How to mix your curtains and blinds to achieve a cohesive look.
Have you ever contemplated how to manage windows of varying sizes in your living room design or bedroom design when it comes to curtains, blinds, romans and shutters?
Is it more fitting to exclusively opt for Roman blinds or does a combination of voluminous drapes on some panes and Romans on others strike achieve a more aesthetically pleasing look?
While there are no strict guidelines governing window treatments, your preferences and budget play a pivotal role. With a plethora of beautiful curtain fabric available there are options for everyones taste.
Take the time to consider the following factors to achieve a cohesive and pleasing look and feel in your living space or bedroom
Blend shutters and sheers
Using timber shutters on smaller windows adds intrigue, offering both a focal point and privacy. For spaces with a mix of small and large windows, consider adorning the larger panes with exquisite sheer linen in a palette that complements with your bedroom decor.
Ensure to think about the fabric composition particularly if your windows receive a lot of sunlight. You don’t want your fabric to fade or rot.
Embrace neutrality with varied treatments
When your bedding and cushions make a statement, maintain window treatments in a neutral tone to avoid visual clutter. Roman blinds provide simplicity for smaller windows flanking the bed, while the larger window becomes a canvas for drapes and contrasting hardware.
Play with contrasting colours
Utilise neutral coloured roller blinds that seamlessly blend with the ceiling colour for minimal impact. Thermal blockout blinds manage light and heat, allowing the introduction of sheer curtains in contrasting colours to make a visual statement.
Express boldness through patterns and stripes
Infuse colour with patterned fabrics, creating focal points. Particularly suited to those who enjoy a maximalist vibe. Did you know that vertically running striped fabric can create the illusion of a higher ceiling?
Enjoy French doors
Highlight the elegance of French doors in your living room design either through sheer drapery paired with roller blinds or a heavier fabric with backing for those winter nights.
Maintain symmetry
Achieve symmetry by aligning the heights of different window treatments resulting in a visually pleasing and considered room. Also consider the alignment of artwork with blinds and curtain rails for balance.
Double up
Enjoy the versatility of double tracks – where you can have a front facing fabric on one track and a blockout behind on another giving you the option to pull one or both depending on the activity in the room.
If you are looking to invest heavily in your curtains and blinds, it pays to speak to a professional who can measure accurately and provide the best fit solution. In Auckland there are several quality fabric suppliers I like to use:
James Dunlop Textiles
Mokum
Seneca Textiles
Unique Fabrics
Warwick
Textilia
Atelier
Images: Stacey Gillies Inteiors, James Dunlop Textiles