Window treatments increase home value in the following three ways:

1. By serving important functions in the home

2. By creating a pleasant atmosphere throughout the home

3. By improving the home’s appearance both inside and out

Part 1: Functionality

Shade, privacy, and insulation are all practical benefits that potential buyers will need once they decide to purchase the property. Having them in place prior to the purchase can be advantageous if they are in good enough condition to convince the buyers to keep them around. Long-lasting window treatments are the most valuable in this regard. However, if function were the only concern, it would not typically be a wise investment to spend money on window coverings, as you are unlikely to recover your investment in this way. Further benefits are required to convince people that blinds and shades are worth as much or more than they cost.

Part 2: Atmosphere

Creating a good atmosphere is more of an art than a science, but the right window treatments are an important element in doing so for most homes. Living spaces benefit most from window treatments that provide soft natural lighting, as well as a feeling of openness and airiness. Some affordable options for accomplishing these goals include light filtering zebra or solar shades. In bedrooms, the preference is typically for a peaceful and cozy atmosphere that can be closed off from the outside world when needed. Blackout roller or cellular shades are both good options for this task.

Part 3: Appearance

Having an attractive exterior will help draw potential buyers in to see what your home has to offer, while an attractive interior will help them to imagine themselves living there happily in the future. Window treatments are an easy way to upgrade the look of your home, both inside and out without doing major renovations. California shutters, roman shades, and natural shades are among the most attractive window treatment options, but they are also among the most expensive, so there are tradeoffs to selecting window treatments based on appearance if your plan is to sell right away. If you already have window treatments, simply cleaning or repairing any faults in them also helps to improve the look of your home.