Choosing Window Treatments is About More Than Style
Points to consider beyond color and style when choosing new window treatments for your home.
Scot Bonde
EXPERT CONTRIBUTOR
Owner, Made In The Shade
Q: How do I choose the right window treatments for each room?
When people start shopping for window treatments, they often focus on color or style first. While that’s important, the best choice really comes down to how you use each room and what you want your window treatments to do.
Every room has different needs, so it’s worth taking a little time to think about how you live in each space.
Start With What Matters Most
Ask yourself a few simple questions:
- Do I need more privacy?
- Is the room too bright during the day?
- Does it get hot in the summer or chilly in the winter?
- Do I want to keep my view?
- Are the windows difficult to reach?
- Do I have children or pets?
Your answers will help narrow down the best options.
Bedrooms
If you’re trying to get a better night’s sleep, room-darkening or blackout shades are a great choice. They’re especially helpful for people who work nights and sleep during the day, children who are sensitive to light, or anyone who simply enjoys a dark room for sleeping.
Living rooms
Many homes in the Black Hills have beautiful views, and nobody wants to cover those up. If glare is the problem, solar shades or light-filtering shades can reduce the brightness while still letting you enjoy the scenery outside.
Rooms That Are Too Hot or Too Cold
If certain rooms never seem comfortable, your windows could be part of the problem. Some shades are designed to help reduce heat transfer, keeping rooms cooler in the summer and warmer during the winter. They can also help improve your home’s energy efficiency.
Hard-to-Reach Windows
Windows above a bathtub, behind a couch, over a kitchen sink, or in a tall entryway can be difficult to reach every day. Motorized shades make those windows much easier to operate with the push of a button or a remote control.
Homes with Children and Pets
Safety is always important. Cordless window treatments eliminate dangling cords, making them a safer option for homes with young children and pets while also giving your windows a cleaner look.
Every Home is Different
No two homes are exactly alike. The size, shape, and location of your windows all play a role in choosing the right product. That’s why an in-home consultation can be so valuable. Seeing samples in your own lighting and talking through how you use each room helps ensure you choose window treatments you’ll be happy with for years to come.
The right window treatments should do more than look good. They should make your home more comfortable, more functional, and fit the way you live every day. Whether your priority is better sleep, lower energy bills, preserving your view, or making hard-to-reach windows easier to use, there’s a solution that can be tailored to your home.
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