Tips for Choosing the Right Window Coverings for Your Home

Last updated 3 months ago

Catering your window treatments to each room will help you find custom fashions that enhance the style and function of the whole house. Whether you are trying to update the custom drapery in one room or every room, the right coverings will complete your décor. Use these tips to choose the perfect window treatments for your house:

Think About Function

In certain rooms you might want to use window fashions that are purely decorative. Other rooms require window treatments that serve a function. Think about the needs for each room to find the best window coverings. In rooms where you want to control the light, like the bedroom, soft or Roman shades will work well. Blinds and shutters look great in the living room and offer increased privacy.

Don’t Forget Style

No matter what kind of window coverings you find for a room, it’s important to choose styles that complement the rest of your décor. Stick to colour schemes that you already established for that space. If you are not good with matching different hues, your Hunter Douglas dealer can give you a comprehensive colour consultation. For rooms with a contemporary twist, simple designs and solid colours work the best. Custom drapery looks beautiful in traditional spaces. Roman motorized shades are perfect if you want to keep it casual but functional.

Prioritize Practicality

The best window coverings are those that fit perfectly with your lifestyle. If you have pets or young children, for example, floor-length drapes might not be ideal. With an on-site consultation, your window coverings company can help you choose the style that looks great and is durable and unobtrusive.

Dodds Interiors are the window fashion experts of Canada. With our on-location consultations, we will help you choose the perfect window treatments for each room. For more information on our products, please call us at (905) 848-2877.