When it comes to selecting window treatments, your first thought may be to complement a room’s aesthetics. And while style is definitely a key consideration, you should also keep in mind that each room in your home has different light control and privacy needs, meaning some window treatments are better suited than others for a particular space.

Here’s a look at the main rooms in a home along with things to consider when selecting window treatments for those rooms.

Enhanced Privacy

Having window treatments lets you enjoy privacy when you want it and prevents neighbors and passersby from having a clear view into your home after sunset.

Adjustable Light Control

Adding window treatments gives you the flexibility of controlling the amount of daylight entering a room, which is helpful for averting harsh glare.

Extra Insulation

In winter and in cool climates, window treatments help prevent heat from escaping, keeping a room warmer. Simply open your window treatments during the day to let the sun in, then close them at night to add that insulating layer. In summer or warm climates, keeping window treatments closed during the day prevents the sun’s rays from heating up a room, so it stays cooler.

A Darker Room

Certain window treatment styles are great for darkening a room, especially if you opt for the style in a room-darkening fabric. A darker room is important not only in bedrooms for a better night’s rest, but also in living or media rooms, for optimal viewing when streaming movies.