Windows are huge, attention-grabbing architectural elements that draw the eye and often become the focal point of any room. Styling them, however, can be daunting and the options seem endless. Considering how you want your window treatments to transform or contribute to the overall design aesthetic can help.
Unless you’re attempting modern minimalist design and choose not to treat or barely treat your windows, window treatments have the power to turbocharge your design style. In almost all other design styles, untreated windows make a room seem sparse, unfinished, bare, and cold.
Here are several ways window treatments can transform a space.
We all have a plain, boring square room with plain, boring, square windows. Even basic window treatments can turn these bland windows into eye-catching, important-looking architectural features.
Just like a repetitive rhythm in a song catches your attention, so does visual rhythm in a room. Window treatments are one of the most powerful ways to create a striking visual rhythm. Whether it’s a recurring pattern, matching accent color, or a similar texture to other pieces, the repetition creates harmony and a sense of importance.
Window treatments can either be the star of the room, or a supporting cast member. Deciding early on which role you would like your window treatments to take will increase your chances of success. A star window treatment takes the spotlight and is one of the first things you notice. This can be achieved with a bold print or a striking color. Conversely, a supporting treatment is quieter and more subdued. Its job is to support and reinforce the design of the room without stealing the spotlight.
Window treatments are an opportunity to provide an important or alternative texture to a room. If you have a room with lots of soft, plush features, adding a wood blind can provide some rigidity and structure. Alternatively, A room full of rustic wood and hard iron could benefit from some soft, fabric drapes for balance.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, window treatments always provide a finishing touch, regardless of how simple or quiet they may be. A room with no window treatments will look like a face with no eyebrows. It just doesn’t look right.
Never underestimate the ability of window treatments to completely transform and enhance a room, regardless of design style. Whether you choose ready-made treatments or custom-made, having a strategy and reason for your choice will double your chances of creating a gorgeous room that you love.
Many people feel overwhelmed or completely lost when planning and selecting the right treatments. Planning for window treatments early in the design stage will increase your odds of achieving design success.
At The Reflective Designer in Phoenix, window treatments are one of our specialties. Our designers have over 150 years of combined design experience and will guide you towards the right statement for your space.
Let us help you tell your story and experience the vision you have for your home with window treatments curated for function, style, and beauty. Call us at 480.247.3367 or connect with us here to set up your complimentary consultation!
