Skip to Content
Save 10% on shutters and Norman products—upgrade your home’s style, comfort, and privacy today! T&C's Apply.
Request Consultation
Top

Designing with Window Coverings: Tips for Every Room

|

Choosing the right window treatments can transform a room, providing both functionality and style. Whether you're looking to control light, enhance privacy, or complement your decor, there are perfect options for every space. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you make the best choices for your home.


Living Room: Balancing Light and Style

The living room is often the centerpiece of the home, a place where natural light and privacy must be balanced with aesthetic appeal. Here are some top choices:

Light Control:

  • Sheer Curtains: These allow plenty of light while offering a degree of privacy. They can be paired with heavier drapes for more control.
  • Roller Shades: Simple and sleek, they can be adjusted to let in just the right amount of light.

Privacy Needs:

  • Layered Treatments: Combine sheer curtains with opaque drapes or blinds to adjust privacy levels throughout the day.

Decor Style:

  • Floor-Length Drapes: Choose luxurious fabrics like velvet or silk for a traditional look, or opt for linen or cotton for a more casual feel

Fresco Roman Shades in Flat Style with Motorized Lift: Orrin, Fawn 3631; Artisan Drapery with Grommet Top: Refuge, Buff 8662

Bedroom: Prioritizing Privacy and Comfort

In the bedroom, privacy and the ability to block out light for sleep are paramount.

Light Control:

  • Blackout Shades: Essential for blocking out light completely, perfect for ensuring a good night's sleep.
  • Roman Shades: Offer a softer look and can be lined with blackout material for added light control.

Privacy Needs:

  • Top-Down/Bottom-Up Shades: Allow flexibility in privacy while still letting in natural light from the top.

Decor Style:

  • Matching Decor: Choose window treatments that complement your bedroom decor. For a serene look, go for soft, muted colors. For a more dramatic effect, rich, dark hues work well.

Roller Shades with UltraLite Cordless Lift and Flat Valance; Flock Blackout, Skyscraper 4620

Kitchen: Functionality and Ease of Cleaning

Kitchens require window treatments that are easy to clean and don’t interfere with cooking activities.

Light Control:

  • Café Curtains: Cover the lower half of the window, allowing light in while maintaining privacy.
  • Faux Wood Blinds: Durable and easy to clean, these are ideal for a kitchen environment.

Privacy Needs:

  • Valances and Shades: Combine a decorative valance with functional shades for a stylish yet practical solution.

Decor Style:

  • Bright and Cheerful: Opt for window treatments in bright colors or patterns to add a cheerful touch to your kitchen decor.

2" Lake Forest Faux Wood Blinds with Cordless Lift/Wand Tilt: Coconut 5630 and Majestic Valance with 1.25" Returns

Bathroom: Moisture-Resistant and Private

Bathrooms need window coverings that can handle moisture and provide privacy.

Light Control:

  • Vinyl Shades: Resistant to moisture and easy to clean.

Privacy Needs:

  • Shutters: Provide excellent privacy and are durable in a moisture-rich environment.

Decor Style:

  • Simple and Clean: Choose treatments that blend seamlessly with the bathroom decor, often in light, neutral colors.

Fresco Roman Shades in Flat Style with Motorized Lift: Revival, Smoked Ember 1071

Home Office: Enhancing Productivity and Light Control

In a home office, window treatments should help control glare on screens while providing a professional look.

Light Control:

  • Cellular Shades: Excellent for insulating and controlling light, reducing glare on computer screens.
  • Vertical Blinds: Great for large windows or sliding doors, offering adjustable light control.

Privacy Needs:

  • Roller Shades with Light Filtering: Offer privacy without completely darkening the room.

Decor Style:

  • Professional and Sleek: Opt for window treatments in neutral tones that create a professional atmosphere conducive to productivity.

Vertical Blinds with Wand Control: Prescott, Mirage 0170 and Round Corner Valance with Returns

By carefully selecting the right window treatments for each room, you can enhance the functionality, privacy, and overall aesthetic of your home. Use these tips to create spaces that are both beautiful and practical.

Schedule your free in-home consultation today and let us bring our showroom to you. We’ll assess your space, discuss your needs, and provide personalized recommendations to enhance your home's style, privacy, and light control.

Don’t wait to create the beautiful, functional spaces you deserve. Click the link below to book your consultation and take the first step toward your dream home!

Book Your Free Consultation Now