SHEDDING LIGHT ON WINDOW TREATMENTS

Window treatments. So many options. Roman shades, roller shades, inside mount, outside mount, sheer, woven…The list goes on. When selecting window treatments for a space, intention and parameters are your friends.

Defining how to work with the existing natural lighting conditions and deciding whether privacy is needed or not are the raisons d'être of window treatments. Is capturing the most natural light the priority or does direct sunlight need to be softened, dappled, or in the case of a bedroom, blocked out altogether? Likewise, is privacy preferred or is it best to keep the window clear to enjoy a spectacular view? 

In the basement family room shown above, the amount of natural light entering the space is extremely low. The option to forego window treatments altogether was not possible as the room doubles as a guest room, so privacy and blocking morning light were necessary. To make the most of every bit of natural light and create privacy when needed, above-mount roman shades were selected. As an added bonus, the roman shades were mounted at ceiling height giving the illusion of higher ceilings in this low-ceiling room.

There was a call for color in this bedroom. A fabric in chambray blue was selected for the tailor pleat drapery to dress the french doors. Blackout liners lend weight to the drapery and serve the dual purpose of eliminating all light in the morning. A sheer layer adds the option to filter the afternoon sunlight.

For this media room, adding inside mount roman shades with a fabric that picks up on the color of the existing dark gray walls enhances the mood while keeping the room appropriately dark for optimal movie watching!

If the window adds character like the window above, sometimes no window treatment at all is a fresh way to go. 

Of course these are just a few examples. But they give an idea of how making selections for effect not only help narrow down the options but most importantly create beautiful and satisfying results!