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Trendey • Décor Ideas • 10 Window Treatment Ideas to Suit Every Room

10 Window Treatment Ideas to Suit Every Room

10 Window Treatment Ideas to Suit Every Room

  • by — Andra DelMonico
  • Published on April 13, 2022

  • Updated on August 5, 2024

While you could leave your windows bare, this can leave your rooms feeling unfinished. Window coverings are like the jewelry of a well put together outfit. You could look nice without jewelry, but adding it gives you a finished and a polished look. If the windows in your home lack treatments, then it’s time to step up your interior design style by adding the finishing touch. Dress up the windows in your home with these window treatment ideas.

1. Blinds for Light Control and Privacy

Adding blinds to your windows is a simple and affordable method for adding light filtering and privacy. You could invest in real wood blinds, but they can be quite expensive. You’ll likely need to custom order them.

Minimalist living room with a grey sofa and white blinds
Modern room with zebra blinds and a view of green hills
Dining room with vertical blinds and a glass table

A more affordable and popular alternative is to order faux wood blinds instead. They look and feel like wood but are more durable and affordable.  Other blinds options are vertical blinds or roller blinds. These give your window a different effect and work better on certain sized windows. For example, vertical blinds are better for oversized windows.

2. Versatile Curtains for Comfort and Style

Blackout curtains are a must for your bedroom. These curtains have a special lining on the backside that helps to prevent the natural light from coming into the room. You can buy them in a variety of sizes and designs.

Elegant bathtub with window curtain and chandelier
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Cozy nook with checkered curtains and Roman shades
Source: @kiawahislandshades via Instagram
Chic room with white sofa and purple drapes
Bright room with sheer curtains and round window
Living room with plush sofa and garden view
Rustic window with sheer lace curtains and sunlight
Bright window with patterned curtains and countryside view

Curtains are also good for the large window in your living room. You may not need the light-blocking variety. However, these curtains can be useful when you have a window that receives a lot of hot afternoon sun. The light-blocking quality can help to keep the room cooler. You can also choose a thicker fabric that can help prevent heat loss in winter. While plain curtains are popular, don’t be afraid to make a statement with patterned curtains.

3. Decorative Drapery Panels for a Polished Window Aesthetic

Similar to curtains, drapery panels dress up a window to give it a more polished and finished look. They are typically fabric panels that frame a window. Unlike curtains that you can pull close to cover the entire window, drapery panels frame the window. They aren’t meant for closing over the window. While they may be less functional, they are better equipped for dressing your window.

Luxurious drapes with sheer lace in a classic room
Opulent dining room with golden drapes and chandelier
Curved bay window with elegant green drapes and sheers
Sheer curtains with blue drapes between wooden blinds
Spacious room with curved blue drapes and chandeliers
Modern living room with green sofa and grey curtains
Cozy corner sofa with beige drapes and blinds
Dramatic purple room with elegant gray drapes
Grand arched window with tall beige drapes in stone room

For looks and functionality, consider a multi-bar curtain rod. Then you can hang decorative drapes on the front bar and a functional curtain on the behind bar. This creates a multi-layered effect.

4. Luxurious Window Treatments for an Opulent Interior Decor

If you’ve taken a luxurious approach to your interior decor, your window dressings should match. Add luxurious custom window treatments to your windows and glass doors. This works well for French doors where they can look plain without the drapery panels.

Luxurious swag curtain over ornate glass doors
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Elegant drapery in archway with classic columns
Luxe golden and brown curtains with sheer backdrop
Elegant peach drapery with decorative trim detail
Regal red and beige window treatment with valance
Opulent blue and cream drapery with intricate patterns
Sumptuous red and taupe curtains with floral valance
Elegant cream curtains with tassels and sheer behind
Classic drapes in bay window with antique chairs
Swagged beige curtains with ruffled sheer layers

Another look of luxury is to embrace modern window treatment trends that utilize technology. Motorized shades make it simple and easy to manage the amount of natural light you allow in. Some even have an app that lets you schedule their opening and closing.

5. Elegant Roman Shades for Soft and Stylish Window Dressing

Roman shades or Roman blinds are a popular window covering option because they create a soft window covering. They are made from fabric that gently folds as you draw them up to open them. They are more elegant than cellular shades with a honeycomb structure. You commonly see cellular shades encased in two sheets of glass that are in a patio door.

Sunlit bay area with relaxed Roman shades
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Floral Roman shade with ribbon detail on window
Source: @katyandersoninteriors via Instagram

Roman shades can look elegant in a dining room. Choose a fabric that complements the rest of the textiles in the room. You could even choose bamboo shades that are made from sustainable and environmentally friendly materials.

6. Decorative Pleated Shades for Bedroom Windows

If you’re looking for a decorative bedroom window treatment, consider a pleated shade. These simple shades are made from a wide variety of decorative fabrics and fit inside of the window frame. Typically, this style of window covering isn’t the best at blocking light.

Close up of textured pleated window shades
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Elegant dining room with light filtering cellular shades
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Airy living room with sheer roller shades and ocean view
Source: @kiawahislandshades via Instagram
Warm lit cafe with roll up shades and greenery

Shades are typically not made from thick material, so they will allow light to filter through. Even shades with a light-blocking backing don’t fully cover the window. This allows light to come through in the gaps on either side of the shade.

7. Sheer Shades in Delicate Weaves

If you’re concerned about the amount of natural light coming into a room and want to create privacy, then sheer shades are ideal. These lightweight curtains are made from thin fabrics and have a delicate weave.

Cozy living room with sheer vertical blinds and pool view
Source: @jillatelite via Instagram
Light filled room with floor-length sheer curtains
Source: @our.home.in.squares via Instagram
Modern living room with plush sofa and lilac curtains
Bright room with sheer curtains and elegant chandelier
Modern living space with white curtains
Modern living space with sheer curtains

A sheer curtain is good in a bathroom where you don’t want to use heavy materials that dry slowly. You can also layer sheer curtains with heavier fabric curtains. This gives you more flexibility in how you cover your window.

8. Go with Window Film or Solar Shades for Big and Tall Windows

The tall windows in your home present a unique challenge. These oversized windows can be too tall to be able to use the typical window covering options. Unlike a bay window, you won’t be able to reach the top of the window. Additionally, trying to gather a window covering at the top of the window would become overwhelming.

Solar shades for tall windows
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Solar shades for tall windows
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Solar shades for tall windows
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Solar shades for tall windows
Solar shades for tall windows

Alternative options are window film or solar shades. These window coverings are highly effective at blocking UV rays to help keep your rooms cooler. They are also effective at filtering the amount of light coming into the room without completely eliminating it.

9. Louvered Shutters for a Charming Cottage-Style Home Decor

Louvered shutters give your home a cottage look. Depending on how you finish the shutter, this can give your home a farmhouse, country cottage, or coastal feel. These shutters could be mounted to the window frame on the inside or outside the house.

Louvered shutters interior
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Louvered shutters interior
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Louvered shutters interior
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Louvered shutters interior
Louvered shutters interior
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Louvered shutters interior
Louvered shutters interior
Source: @aspireshutters via Instagram

Window shutters mounted on the inside of your window require a lot of space. This makes them less ideal for small spaces. They also aren’t great for large windows. The larger the window, the larger the shutter needs to be. This means the shutter will swing out further into the room, making them awkward to open and close.

10. Textured Woven Shades for Rustic and Coastal Interiors

Add a touch of texture with woven shades. They could be made from fabric or be woven wood shades. They typically roll up to open and then unroll to extend down and cover the window. This type of window shade looks best in a rustic, farmhouse, tropical, or coastal interior design style.

Woven wood shades
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Woven wood shades
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You’ll typically find them in neutral colors, such as shades of brown, tan, beige, grey, and white. What’s nice about these woven shades is that they filter light for a gentle illumination throughout the room.

FAQs

How do you dress a window without curtains?

Give your window some style by adding glass window shelves that you can display decor on. Add a vinyl decal that looks like stained glass or is frosted for privacy without sacrificing natural light. Add a stenciled design to the window to give it a decorative appeal without having to mount anything on your interior wall.

How do I make my windows private without curtains?

A vinyl screen on the window will completely cover the glass. You could add outdoor shutters to the exterior of your home. Try placing lush leafy plants in front of the window to block people’s view. Add a macrame hanging to the window that allows light to filter through but makes it harder for someone to peer in.

Is it ok not to have curtains?

Yes, not having curtains makes more sense in certain situations. However, curtains are like the finishing touch to your interior design, so don’t skip them simply because you don’t want to bother or spend the money.

Andra DelMonico

Writer

With over ten years of experience, Andra understands the unique challenges that come with home improvement projects and interior design.

With over ten years of experience, Andra understands the unique challenges that come with home improvement projects and interior design.

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