Isn’t it mind-boggling that a simple piece of fabric can transform an entire room — bringing a lovely glow to the interior of the home, or creating a connection to the natural world outside?
At a minimum, window treatments should be functional and eye-catching. Beyond that, they are another opportunity to express your sense of personal style. A general rule of thumb is that the fabric you choose should play off the dominant colors and textures as well as the overall ambiance of the room.
In our opinion, the best treatments embrace the idea that windows are the gateway to light in your home. Views and natural light are important to designing a space with a strong indoor-outdoor connection, which is being increasingly prioritized in homes.
– All photos are from projects by Beth Haley Design (BHD).
Roman Shades
Light-filtering Roman shades are ideal for kitchens. Not only do they block out intense sunlight, but they make the room feel more elegant and refined. In this kitchen, a balance of neutral tones combined with the Roman shades have been brought together to create a timeless look.
This timeless kitchen design combines neutral colors, warm accents, and lovely Roman shades.
Double Floor-to-Ceiling Curtains
For extra dimension and less light filtration, double up your curtains. Here, the floor-to-ceiling curtains contribute to the sense of fullness, warmth, and energy in this cozy and eclectic living room.
Change the ambiance in your living room with patterned floor-to-ceiling curtains.
White Window Treatments
This room features white window treatments customized to fit the space, while visually stunning candelabras offer an artistic nod to nature. Additionally, the abundance of windows coupled with the breezy white curtains provides a picturesque view of the outdoors.
This room reflects the homeowner’s desire for calm, casual spaces.
Go Bare
Some rooms can actually be better off without any window treatments at all. This is especially true in a modern kitchen such as this one, where any and all additional lighting is welcome, and fabrics that can be damaged from sunlight are usually nonexistent.
The lack of window treatments in this kitchen helps highlight the space’s architectural features.
Shoji Screens
Shoji screens can be utilized as translucent window treatments and bring a sense of peace and understated sophistication. The paper panels are typically made from washi, a translucent, wind-resistant paper. They allow for extra privacy without needing to hang any curtains.
The austere translucent shoji screens bring a sense of tranquility into this bedroom.
Printed Roman Shades
Use a Roman shade to add a pattern to a room or to play up an existing color scheme. If you are afraid of bold design choices, keep the wall in a neutral tone. Take a cue from this bathroom, which combines neutral walls with patterned Roman shades. A bathroom is a great place to experiment with design risks!
The Roman shades in this bathroom add a pop of visual interest without being overwhelming.
As you can tell, when it comes to choosing window treatments for your home, the possibilities are endless. From floor-to-ceiling curtains to Roman shades and shoji screens, pick a window treatment that you love!
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Whether you’ve been in your house for a while or just purchased a home in need of renovation, you likely have ideas swirling in your head of what “could be” — a drab bathroom made bright and bold or a dated kitchen renewed with fresh designs and updated appliances. Reach out to Beth Haley Design to help bring your vision to life. Please contact us here!
