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Eyes are often touted as windows to the soul. And in my opinion, windows are the eyes to the soul of your home!
Window treatments can bring this soul to life even more as they enhance a window’s trim and style, offer privacy, improve temperature regulation and bring a room together.
There’s a lot to consider when choosing the right window treatments for your space! Employing the window treatment design tips in this blog can help you put the finishing touches on any room in your home. Window treatments are an important investment and one to put thought, time, and give your attention to before just diving right in.
Window Treatment Design Tips to Improve Aesthetics
One of my top window treatment design tips is to not neglect them in your space! Window treatments are an important element in the overall interior design and can help add a layer of intentional detail to your space. Aesthetically, most windows look better dressed and they can inject personality and movement into your space with patterned fabrics, thoughtful texture, and weaves that compliment architectural elements of the room.
Using unexpected details can transform window treatments from ordinary into extraordinary masterpieces and a work of art.
Things to consider in determining the aesthetics of your window treatments include:
- Window casing design
- Type of window treatment (ie. shades, blinds, draperies, etc.)
- Fabric selection and patterns
- Linings
- Pleats
- Hardware
- Height
- Trim - tassels, braids, fringe, decorative elements, oh my!
Temperature, Light, and Sound Regulation
While there’s an obvious aesthetic advantage to window treatments, they also offer several benefits in the area of functionality.
One of the major benefits is being able to control natural light. For example, in a bedroom, a blackout lining or blackout shade can help improve your sleep as it keeps unwanted early morning or street lights from disrupting you.
On the flip side, being able to open wide the blinds, drapery panels, and roman shades to let in the morning sunlight helps invigorate the start of your day and get it started on the right foot.
Window treatments also provide you with privacy, keeping people from being able to see in when it’s dark outside and light inside , or during the day when you need a moment to yourself.
Window treatments also play a role in temperature regulation, keeping a room cooler in the summer by blocking out the blazing sun, and warmer in the winter, providing a layer of insulation and warmth.
Window Treatments Bring the Soul of the Home Together
Window treatments can help to bring a room together, enhance the architecture of the space, and add layering, personality, and character.
Especially when intentionally chosen and tailored specific for your needs and space, they can stand the test of time and become a sophisticated, lasting accessory for your home.
I know it can feel overwhelming to navigate the many options out there for window treatments!
As a professional interior designer, this is one of the many design decisions I help you make. I’m with you every step of the way and help you to choose the right window treatments for your space, bringing it all together, softening your space, and achieving that unmistakable feeling of home. Reach out to me if you need some window treatment design tips.