Does the interior of your home need a little upgrade, but you don’t have time or cash for a major overhaul?
You can make your home feel like it had a makeover just by changing a few things. Where should you start?
Change up your window treatments!
When you enter a room, your eyes are immediately drawn to the windows. That’s why new curtains or blinds can completely transform the look of a space.
Want to make your living room more fun and spunky? Add a splash of color!
Maybe you’d like to tone down the living room and make it appear more mature. Try using the “new neutral” colors for 2020, slate and grey.
There are so many chic options that are in style this year. These are the window treatment trends that you need to know for 2020.
1. Roman Shades
Roman shades are a sleek and stylish looking window treatment. There are a couple different styles of Roman shades.
If you want a shade with a bold pattern, flat Roman shades are the way to go. When they are completely lowered you can see the fabric with no folds.
Hobbled Roman shades have a cascading waterfall effect even when they’re down. The folds pull together tightly when the shade is up.
There are so many fabrics and materials to choose from. You can find a Roman shade that fits any taste.
2. Letting in Natural Light
Another window treatment trend is using sheer panels to let in some natural light.
You can mix and match panels in contrasting colors that will add some warmth. It won’t block out too much sun, but you’ll still have a nice pop of color.
This is a great option for a room in the home that doesn’t get much direct sun. You can let in a little bit of sun to brighten things up without overheating the room.
Worried about glare? There are semi-opaque drapes that can filter it out, while you still get to enjoy the sun.
3. Motorized Patio Shades
Get more use out of your patio or outdoor living spaces with motorized shades.
Leave them open during the day to let in the light. Instead of heading inside when the sun goes down and bugs come out, put down your patio shades.
Motorized shades are convenient. Often patio shades are large and heavy. Pulling each one up on your own is a pain.
With motorized shades you never have to get out of your seat to put them up or down. A window treatment that has style and function is always the way to go.
4. Shimmer and Sparkle
This is a 2020 window treatment trend that doesn’t have to stay in a kid’s room. There are shimmery fabrics that look subtle and elegant.
Many of these fabrics just have threads of sparkling thread woven through. Just enough where it catches the light.
A shimmer fabric is toned down when it’s in a neutral colored fabric. Of course, if you want to go glamorous and eye-catching you can do that too!
5. Lots of Layers
Layering textures, materials, patterns and colors is a big trend right now.
When you mix these different layers, it makes the room look personalized. You didn’t just order something random online. You took the time to put together a cohesive, yet unexpected look.
You could mix bamboo blinds with printed drapes. You could layer a dark blackout shade with breezy, delicate panels over it. You can even mix prints!
6. Horizontal Wood Blinds and Shades
Wood blinds and shades look both modern and classic. The natural color goes with all types of decor. Plus, it never goes out of style.
With horizontal wood blinds, you can easily find a stain that matches your room. You can choose from different sizes like 1 inch or 2 inch slats.
Wood shades come in reeds, bamboo, and grasses. Their woven look gives texture and depth to any area of the home.
7. Resort-Inspired
Want to feel like you’re on vacation all year round? Then outfit your home in resort-inspired window treatments.
If bold patterns and shimmery fabrics aren’t your cup of tea, then this trend is for you. Look for treatments in bright whites. Try some shutters with clean lines.
This look is chic and understated, like an upscale hotel.
8. Motorized Solar Shades
Light blocking curtains often don’t get the job done. But, motorized solar shades effectively block out skin cancer-causing ultraviolet rays.
Another great thing about solar shades? You have control over the amount of light you let in.
These shades come in 1%, 3%, 5%, and 10% weaves. The higher the percentage, the more light it lets in.
A 1% weave lets in only 1% of sunlight. That’s a great option for media rooms or bedrooms. 10% weaves still block the UV rays, but allows you to see through the shade to the outdoors.
9. Velvet
Velvet has been a huge trend in fashion over the last year. Now this fabric is getting off the runway and into your home!
This fabric trend has taken over in the world of interior design. You’ll often see this fabric used to upholster furniture. But, now curtains are getting the velvet treatment!
Velvet drapes look great with the jewel tone window treatment trend. Just don’t mix it with the funky trim trend. Adding tassels to your velvet drapes runs the risk of looking dated.
10. Exterior Shades and Shutters
Exterior shades and shutters not only look great, they’re very functional. That’s especially true if you live in an area with extreme weather conditions.
Unlike interior shades, exterior shades block the elements from your windows.
Exterior shades also do a great job of keeping out the sun. If you have large windows, you might notice your home can heat up like a green house.
Interior shades might block some sun, but the glass is still heating up. Exterior shades blocks out the light before it hits your window at all.
Love These Window Treatment Trends?
Then try them out in your own home! No matter what your personal taste, there’s a fashion-forward window treatment that you will love.
Not sure which of these trends work for your home, style, and budget? Let us help you narrow down your options! Contact us here and we’ll help you decide what’s right for you.
