If you have a commercial store that is frequented by customers, whether you are selling products or services, the window treatment must perfectly complement the vibe you are trying to create within the store. Shutters and shades are a popular choice among restaurants and cafes for their quaint appearance, material, and choice of colors. Traditionally, blinds have been associated with offices and conference rooms, but they go very well with shop windows too.
Common Window types and blinds, shades, shutters for them
Most retail stores and commercial spaces have one wall that is completely made of glass. These may be large wall-to-wall windows, sliding doors, or glass doors. When they are street-facing, the window treatment must be selected in such a way to it presents an aesthetic appearance. For instance, if it is a nail bar or a boutique, one may want the window dressing to be of sheer fabric so that the products are visible. Travel agencies or car dealerships may want solid material blinds that will cover meeting areas or offices so that the occupants get privacy from the rest of the store.
For commercial spaces such as Yoga Studios, or spas, where a calm vibe must be created with soothing tones and privacy for the visitors, one can choose plantation shutters with broad vanes, solar shades, or combi shades that have features of blinds and shades for completely shading the interiors from the outside. For a yoga studio, spas, or beauty salons, layering shutters and shades would be preferred window treatment as they will give security to the space and offer measured light filtration to the room. For stores like the florist shop, baker’s shop, or ice cream store, Roman shades of linen material with 3D prints or designs can be opted for with quirky prints that will lend casual elegance or fun pop colors.
Large Retail Store Window treatments
For large retail stores where the windows go from ceiling to store and are at inaccessible heights, it is better to choose shades and blinds that are fully automated. In these places, generally, shades and blinds with large vanes are suitable as they are easy to clean and maintain daily. Furthermore, when the vanes are opened, the entire store will benefit from natural lighting and when the vanes are closed, it will insulate the room with natural warmth. Thus, the store will save a lot in terms of energy bills and reduce their carbon footprint. Another advantage of blinds, shades, shutters with wide vanes is that they give a complete view of the stock in the store from the outside. In fact, if you choose cellular shades or sheer blinds, even when the store is closed customers can get a view of the products in the store.
Large retail stores can have multiple windows within the store too, many are in place to cover office windows within the store. Generally, stores opt for the conventional horizontal blinds in a neutral color to maintain an ambiance of professionalism. However, you can add some color or choose soothing shades that will give the store offices a modern air. So, instead of choosing the off-white blinds, one can go for cellular shades or vertical blinds in natural material.
Creating the right ambiance
Every aspect of the shop ties together to give the right ambiance to customers when they first look at the window display. As much as customers notice the products and services, the window presentation catches their eye too. If you want to create a fun ambiance, like a fast-food joint, then you should use fun prints and colors on the shutters and shades that will catch the visitors eye and make them want to choose that corner to sit and share a meal with their friends or family and take pictures for their social media page. If you want to create an elegant ambiance, then choose solid colors or light shades in blinds and shades that will create the perfect backdrop for your product or service. Customized blinds with 3D images are a popular choice for window advertising.
Depending on the type of business, one can choose a window treatment that gives complete discretion within the store or is present to complement the décor.
