Tips for Layering Window Solutions for Success!
Your style is imprinted everywhere in your home, from the colors you paint your walls to the type of flooring that you’ve selected. Your aesthetic is unique. By layering window treatments, it is simple to showcase your style and create functional and beautiful solutions that will elevate your home. With some tips and professional installation, we can make this process easier and more cost-effective than you realize!
First step? Picking the layer that will be closest to the window itself, also considered the base layer, is where we like to begin. The base layer is extremely important as it is the primary method of acting as a window solution. This includes providing privacy, light control, insulation, and more. Consider the purpose of the room, what activities happen here, and what the role of window solutions are for the space. For example, when considering treatments for a bedroom or guest room, light pollution is an issue as it impedes a good night’s sleep so you’ll want to select a base solution that can help block out unwanted light at night. We can break down the base layer into types like shades, blinds, shutters, or sliding panels. With so many types of solutions possible to use as a base layer, the choices are vast in finishes and materials, with options to fit any budget.
The decorative layer comes next. As it rests atop the base layer, it will be more prominently displayed in the room. This additional window solution will give you an extra level of privacy, light control, and insulation. Many homeowners are fans of drapery panels, curtains, or valances for this top layer. Often, this section is one that can reflect your style using patterns, bold colors, or designer-inspired prints. Especially for a room that favors neutral colors like cream, gray, or white, the top layer can be the splash of color that serves as an accent for the space. Many of the most popular top layers are made of fabric, ranging from lighter, sheer panels to heavier, substantial drapery. They can be shorter or longer in length, depending on the look you’re trying to achieve.
What combinations are the most popular? The possibilities are endless but there are some specific pairings that are timeless and always in favor. Shutters are iconic beneath curtains. Drapes are an ideal top layer over blinds. Shades are a perfect base layer under curtains. Valances are always a delight on top of curtains. Our design team would love to work with you to find the absolute right combinations to work in any space in your home.
Budget Blinds of Greenwich makes the process of finding new window treatments or pairing elements together simple and painless. With a simple call to 203-580-3362, we’ll bring the showroom right to your home. By seeing the rooms that you would like to elevate, we can get a true sense of your style, aesthetic, and decor. Our professional installers will ensure that you love your new window solutions when they are finished. No project is too big or small. Best of all, the consultation is free!
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