What should I put on my windows? Do I need anything on these windows? I need privacy but also don’t want it to be too dark in this room, what should I do? The topic of window treatments comes up a lot for me with clients during consultations as well as when I am working with clients on a renovation project. I’m going to go over some of the more common types of window treatments along with photo examples from some client projects.
Let’s start with Roman Shades - whether you do a pattern or a solid fabric, the shades are functional and beautiful. In the below example, my client wanted the ability to raise and lower the shades and have a liner for blackout purposes. We did raise them all the way on photo shoot day to allow as much natural light as possible to come in on a cloudy day.
Drapes are ideal when you don’t need to open and close them regularly. It’s also a great option when you have space on either side of the window trim to let the drapes extend past the windows. How fun is the ruffle detail on the drapes in my example below?! This was for a tween bedroom transformation.
Woven Woods are one of my favorite window treatments - as you can see in my three example photos from client projects, they come in a variety of different colors/textures and they are easy to raise and lower.
What is your favorite window treatment?
Christie Adams Design is a Northern NJ interior designer based in Bergen County. Specializing in design consultations, room transformations and kitchen and bathroom renovations, Christie works all over the Wyckoff area including Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Franklin Lakes, Montclair, Glen Ridge, Westwood, Oradell, Westwood, Ramsey, Allendale and Ho-Ho-Kus to name a few.
Bergen County Interior Designer, Christie Adams has a background in graphic design and photography and an eye for creating homes that are both beautiful and functional.