The Dos and Don'ts of Selecting Window Treatments for Opulent Interiors
Opulent
op·u·lent
/ˈäpyəl(ə)nt,ˈōpyəl(ə)nt/
adjective
ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish.
So, you want to get window treatments that match your already beautiful, opulent interiors? Of course, you do! You didn’t spend all that time and money on your furniture, walls, and floors to then hang cheap sheets over your windows. This time on the Budget Blinds of Scottsdale and Fountain Hills blog, we’re going to give you a quick rundown of the Dos and Don’ts of selecting window treatments for your opulent interiors. Enough preamble. Let’s get to it!
Do’s and Don’ts of Selecting Window Treatments
The Do’s
There are a lot of options out there, so to find the right window treatment for your space, you will want to do a number of things first.
Define Your Needs
First thing first, identify what the functional needs you have are. Are you looking for more privacy? More insulation? More nuanced control over the light? All of the above? Know what features you have to have and what you’d like to have. Knowing this ahead of time will help streamline the process.
Work With Your Décor
This is an obvious one, but it should be mentioned. If you’re looking for window treatments that enhance your home’s opulence, you should consider styles that will match or enhance, not clash, with your overall home aesthetic.
Have a more modern, minimalist look? Check out sleek window coverings like roller shades or Venetian blinds. Know what your aesthetic is, and shop accordingly.
Take Proper Measurements
You’ve considered function. You have an idea of style. Now it’s time to get to the nitty-gritty. If you want your treatments to enhance your overall look, you want to make sure they are the right size. So take proper measurements before you start shopping! Measure the exact width and height (left to right, top to bottom) of the inside edge of the window frame in three places (top, middle, and bottom). Make all measurements to the nearest 1/8th inch, rounding up for height and down for width if necessary.
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Hang Curtains Wide and High
Do you know what really enhances an opulent look? Hanging curtains high and wide. It makes the space look bigger and makes the windows look more opulent. Hanging curtains and drapes about a foot above the frame and an extra 6” on each side will give you this look.
Wide Slat Shutters
Same concept as the last one, wide slat shutters look more opulent. Especially if your windows have a great view, a wide slat shutter will obstruct the view less and allow the maximum amount of light and air in.
The Don’ts
Don’t Use the Same Window Coverings for Every Room
You don’t decorate every room the same, do you? Right, so why would all your windows look identical? Consider each room's purpose and style and make your home spectacular.
Don’t Overdo It
To quote Coco Chanel, “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.” The same applies to décor. Too much of a good thing is real, and window coverings are no exception. Layering windows is great, but keep it reasonable. Also, windows are often the accent. To do too much would cause them to clash or take all the attention.
Don’t Ignore Your Home Décor
We hear you. Isn’t this the same thing as “Do: Work With Your Décor?” But you know what? It’s that important! If you want to select window treatments that enhance your home's opulence, you just can’t ignore what you’re already working with. But you already know that that’s why you’re here!
Plenty of things can go sideways when it comes to selecting window treatments for your opulent interiors. That’s why you need to think things through, make plans, and vision board it. You can also talk to the trusted professionals at Budget Blinds of Scottsdale and Fountain Hills for more help! Book a free personalized consultation with our design experts to transform your vision!