A Beautiful Room Blog

What's New in Window Treatments

Trend#1 - Texture

This season we are seeing lots of interesting textures in all sorts of window treatments - from wood and vertical blinds to fabric shades, even aluminum blinds!  We think this really adds style points to window treatments.  Let's face it - most people choose neutral colors for their blinds and shades because they want them to coordinate with other furnishings in their home.  It's very practical, but also kind of boring, right?  Adding texture to neutrals is a great way to add visual interest and style to your windows. 

This season, everything from wood blinds to vertical blinds, roman to roller shades are getting a makeover with textures like grasscloth, raw silk, distressed wood finishes & woven wood looks, and shimmery metallics.  Let's take a look at this season's standouts:

 

Hunter Douglas Silhouette Sheer Window Coverings in Chateau

 

These light-diffusing horizontal sheer blinds are shown in Chateau, a fabric that mimics raw silk.  The vanes are available in 2", 3" , and 4" to complement any size window, even specialty shaped windows.   In addition to adding texture, color, and style to your interiors, they do a beautiful job filtering daylight and also block 99% of UV light, protecting your floors and furnishings. 

 

 

 

 

 

Graber Traditions 2" Wood Blinds in Barnwood

Distressed finishes, like the Windswept Barnwood pictured here, add a weathered look and natural texture to traditional wood blinds.  We really like Graber's Elite Woods & Unique Finishes Collection which features whitewashed and hand-glazed wood looks, as well as natural hardwoods and bamboo.  Graber also lets you custom match your wood blinds to any paint or stain color!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hunter Douglas Natural Elements Metallic Blinds

I know you're thinking, "Aluminum blinds - really?"  The new Natural Elements collection made us take another look at metallic blinds.  This collection features riverstone looks,  sophisticated brushed matte finishes and shimmery, fashionable metallic finishes in Bronze, Nickel and Copper that will highlight any decor.  Made of a special spring-tempered alloy, these blinds have superior resiliency and are extremely durable.  They are also made from 95% recycled aluminum, making them an eco-friendly choice.  Natural Elements will add a lot of style to your home for the money - a great value!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Key Takeaway: 

This season, we're seeing all sorts of textures in blinds & shades which add great style and fashion to your windows.  Stop in to Pucher's to see the latest fabric, wood, even metallic looks in blinds and shades.