Condo and Apartment Window Treatments: Rules and Best Options
Condos and high-rise apartments come with a wrinkle houses do not: the association often cares what your windows look like from outside, because your covering is part of the building’s facade. Get it right and you comply easily while loving the inside view. Here is what to know about condo window treatments.
Why condo rules exist
In a condo or high-rise, every unit’s windows are visible from the street or the building exterior, so associations frequently require a uniform look, commonly a white or neutral backing facing outward, so the building presents consistently. It is not about your taste inside, only the color and look the world sees. Always check your specific association rules before ordering.
Coverings that satisfy the rules
The easy solution is a covering with a neutral exterior facing, then any interior style you like. Many roller shades, cellular shades, and sheer shadings come with a white or neutral backing that meets association requirements while giving you the color and function you want on the inside. We help you choose a compliant option without compromising your look.
Best options for condo living
Condos favor clean, space-smart coverings, roller and cellular shades take no wall space and look modern, sheer shadings soften high-rise light and glare beautifully, and motorization is popular for the tall or hard-to-reach windows common in high-rises. Cellular shades also help with the heat and cold that big condo windows can bring.
Renters and no-drill options
If you rent your condo or apartment, tension-mount and no-drill shades protect your deposit while upgrading your windows, and they come with you when you move. On a longer lease, it is worth asking the owner about a quality upgrade, some will approve or even help pay for it.
Local help for your condo
We will help you choose a covering that meets your association’s exterior rules and looks great inside, with free measuring and installation. Call or text (832) 772-7137 to book, and check your association guidelines so we can match them exactly.
Ready for a free in-home estimate?
We’ll measure, recommend the right options for your home, and give you an honest quote, with free installation included. Already know your sizes? Order online and we’ll send a free quote within 24 to 48 hours.
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