Janet Luckett and Sherry Cox-Seger are co-owners of Sew It Seams, a custom home furnishings workroom in Louisville, Ky. Here they answer questions frequently asked by clients seeking custom window treatments.

Q. What if I want a window treatment that provides privacy and protection from sunlight?

Luckett: You can add panels that open and close to cover the window. Some people choose to add panels just for decoration.

Decorative rods and rings are jewelry for the window. They've really grown in popularity over the past three to four years. The rods can be used with rings or with panel drapes with tab tops.

Q. Can you talk about Roman shades?

Luckett: Roman shades are another option for both ...