Choosing Custom Shades for Windows
If you’re planning on redecorating your living room, bedroom, or even dining room, you may have already thought about the placement of furniture, the wall art, or even the new light fixtures you want to install, but have you considered giving your window treatments a facelift as well? When we’re redecorating our homes, we tend to forget about the windows and think of blinds or shades as a fixture of the house. But this part of your home is crucial to setting the scene, especially when it comes to shaping the color of the incoming natural light.
At Home Carpet & Window Treatments, we believe in the power of custom shades to control the look and feel of an entire room. Let’s take a closer look at some design tips for choosing the right custom shades for your windows and how they can uplift a space.
Match Your Custom Shades to Your Room’s Needs
Every room in your home serves a different purpose, which means your window treatments should too. In bedrooms, custom shades with blackout options, like Duette® Cellular Shades from Hunter Douglas, help promote better sleep by blocking incoming outside light from the sun or busy streets.
In living rooms or dining spaces where you want to enjoy sunlight without glare or harsh shadows, light-filtering fabrics offer a soft, diffused glow. Right now, we’re loving Aura® Illuminated Shades, which feature a unique built-in lighting feature for all-day light control. If you’re a fan of warm, natural light, this is definitely a style of custom shades you’ll want to explore.
Choosing the Right Material for Your Custom Shades
Once you’ve considered function, it’s time to explore the wide range of materials available. Custom roller shades remain a popular choice for their clean, modern profile and ease of use. They come in solar, blackout, and decorative options, giving you flexibility whether you're prioritizing privacy, light control, or style. For a more layered or organic look, you might consider options like the Alustra® Woven Textures collection, which combines the simplicity of a roller shade with the organic vibes of natural jutes, reeds, and grasses to add some visual interest to your windows.
Modernize Your Custom Shades with Automation
Nowadays, even your window treatments can be smart! We love the seamless integration Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation brings to the table (or, window in this case.) Control your custom shades from virtually anywhere with the PowerView® app. Create custom schedules and sit back as your shades open and close throughout the day completely hands-free. Wake up to soft, morning light or close up your house for bedtime with one touch. Its cordless design is free from safety hazards and visual clutter, making it a safe choice for homes with pets and kids.
Find Your Perfect Custom Window Shades Near Los Angeles
At Home Carpet & Window Treatments, our in-house team makes the process of selecting and installing custom shades for windows simple and stress-free. Whether you’re searching for custom roller shades for a living room update or something soft and classic for a cozy bedroom retreat, we’ll help you find exactly what you need. Book a free in-home consultation today and our team will bring the custom shades right to you!
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