Functional Style: Living Room Window Treatments

Your living room should be inviting, versatile, and of course cozy. It often acts as the home’s centerpiece. This is the spot to catch up with friends or watch your show once the kids are in bed. It’s a nice landing area that can adapt depending on the desired activity. We know living room window treatments help aid in transforming your space. Let’s look at some tips.

Functionality

First thing to focus on is how the room will function. We know this doesn’t seem the most “fun,” but it’s necessary. This will help you get to know and evaluate your space to take it to its highest potential. Take a moment to go over the questions below while browsing ideas.

  • Does the room require more privacy?
  • Is direct sunlight an issue?
  • Can you reach your windows?
  • Does the room have both windows and doors?

Consider the Entire Room

Every person in your family will use the living room differently. So, the goal is to make it an ever-changing atmosphere at any time. Sheer fabrics are an amazing choice to diffuse incoming light. Thus, a soft and natural glow will illuminate the room.

living room with sheer drapes on black drapery rod layered over window shades
Pirouette® Shades with Drapery

Another favorite is the top down feature. Adjustments can be made to suit different areas of the living room. Natural light enters across the ceiling and in-turn lights up the whole room. The best part? The direct sunlight will stay out of everyone’s eyes.

Duette® Honeycomb Shades

Enjoy the Scenery

A lot of homes feature gorgeous windows that share an equally impressive view. Don’t sacrifice that landscape view by covering it up. We have living room window treatments that allow a view but then can be closed for privacy or room darkening. Yes, we’re talking about the best of both worlds.

pairing shades with drapes in roseville, ca
Sheer Shades with Custom Drapery

Create Multi-Purpose

This one room can be used in multiple ways. Knowing what kinds of activities you will be doing will help you decide on the right living room window treatments. But, if there’s a large amount of activities, consider dual shades.

gray dual shade shadings in neutral living room with chromatic elements
Designer Roller Shades with Duolite®

There are more functional benefits for having two shades at the same window. Enjoy the view while softening the light. Block out direct light at the top and enjoy the views at the bottom. Want total privacy? Close the black out shade! An ideal atmosphere just got a lot easier. Every portion of the day–and every activity–will have its own lighting option.

 

Cohesive Look: Doors & Windows

A common feature with living room spaces is the existence of both windows and doors. There are two options we suggest. The first is to identically match the living room window treatments to the door coverings.

living room with black trim windows and doors with roller shades covering patio doors and large windows in Roseville
Designer Roller Shades

The second option is to coordinate the coverings. They don’t need to be the exact color or style but rather complement each other. The windows can have horizontal shades and the doors have vertical shades. Many fabrics are used in the same collections but different products.

custom vertical luminettes on sliding door with coordinating shades in roseville, ca home
Luminette® Privacy Sheers cover the sliding door; Silhouette® Window Shades cover the large windows.

 Effortless Atmosphere

Motorized blinds are one of the best things to happen to modern window covering design. Just one tap or voice command and your request is met with immediate results. Hard to reach windows are a thing of the past. In an instant, the ultimate atmosphere is achieved.

Dual shades installed in living room, showing light filtering option and blackout option
Vignette® Modern Roman Shades

Which Living Room Window Treatments Caught Your Eye?

Are you ready to find solutions and comfort for your living room? Breathe life into a multipurpose room that has so many possibilities? Our experts at California Window Fashions want to get you started with a free in-home design consultation. Contact our team to get started.