Planning Window Treatments for a New Home, Room by Room

Moving into a new home is exciting, and full of infinite possibilities like picking new furniture, appliances, paint colors, and flooring. There are many important decisions, including selecting the right window solutions for each room of your home. Make the most of each space with options that maximize functionality and style.  

Let’s start with the heart of the home, the kitchen. New construction can feature elements like gorgeous islands, including seating. With popular open floor plans, there is often a view into the kitchen from the living room or dining room, so it is wise to plan for a highly visible space. To ample natural light in the kitchen, sheer shades work well, absorbing sunlight to lessen the harmful UV rays of the sun, while giving you the ability to close the vanes between the fabric to gain privacy as needed. Shutters are another viable option to incorporate both privacy and elegance. Consider composite shutters since they stand up well to high humidity and won’t warp or fade.

Formal dining rooms are a great place to share a meal and display a bit of drama. Elegance and warmth are achieved using flowing drapery panels that soften a room and pool with style on the floor below. Neutrals are inviting and bold prints in heavier fabrics create a statement. Authentic wood blinds are a luxurious and stately choice for this gathering place.

Creating a living room that encourages relaxation and conversation begins with expressing your own unique style. Since you’ll be spending quality time here with your family and guests, it should reflect your aesthetic. For any room where you’ll gather to stream or watch movies like the living room, den, or home theater spaces, think about using blackout or room-darkening shades to cut the sun's glare on the screen. If the room contains a large bank or hard-to-reach windows, motorized shades make operation simple. There’s nothing more convenient than pushing a button to open one or multiple shades!

Set the stage for a good night’s rest by creating a sleep sanctuary in your bedroom. Light and noise are no match for thick shades and blinds, eliminating outside sound and light pollution and helping to provide respite from distraction. This is the same for guest bedrooms. When picking window solutions for a child’s bedroom, always keep safety at the top of your list. Cordless blinds and shades are ideal to eliminate the worry of a dangling cord accident. Add fun-themed drapes to liven up the space and let your kids participate in the selection process to truly make the room their own. 

Faux wood blinds will withstand the steamy environment of your bathroom by providing durability and ample privacy. With a huge amount of colors and materials to choose from, you’ll find it easy to match your color scheme. Faux wood blinds are also a great option for laundry rooms. 

Let us help you get settled in your new home by outfitting each room with window solutions that will delight you. Call 203-580-3362 to find the best window treatments to schedule a free consultation.  We’ll bring the showroom to you and work to ensure that your home reflects your individual personality. 

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