Window Treatment Ideas & How-Tos

A living room with cellular shades

Who let the draft in?

Maybe it’s that pesky north-facing window that just won’t keep out the cold.

Rather than weathering the winter in a Snuggy, you may want to consider upgrading your window treatments.

Teal Victorian bay window with white curtains

Bay windows are beautiful but tricky. They add character and light to a room but can expose you. The windows bow outward, maximizing natural light and presenting a panoramic view of the outdoors.

However, the very features that make bay windows so appealing can make it hard to cover them.

A modern living room with vertical blinds
John Webster, an upholsterer from London, introduced Venetian blinds as we know them today to the New World in 1767. But while Webster’s blinds invariably featured wide wooden slats, you now have a broad choice of style and material. In this post, we’ll explore the world of window blinds, comparing...
A man measures a roller shade with a tape measure

Few things are as frustrating as a roller shade that won’t roll.

It may stick somewhere in the middle or snag at various points as you raise and lower it. So then the question arises: will you have to replace it?

Sheer curtains covering a wide window

Wide windows offer stunning views and ample natural light, but finding the right curtains can be a challenge.

In this post, we’ll guide you through the various curtain choices for wide windows, from design and practicality to privacy and DIY solutions.

A macramé DIY curtain

This blog offers creative and affordable ideas for DIY window treatments, ranging from macramé curtains to painted fabric designs. Many of the projects require minimal sewing skills or even no sewing at all.

Read the FAQs to choose the right materials and ensure a professional finish.

A pink orchid on a windowsill, with floral curtains nearby

While drilling to anchor curtains is often the best option, it’s not the only option. And there may be times when it’s inadvisable.

In this blog, we’ve compiled no-hole methods for hanging curtain rods that won’t leave lasting marks.

Cellular shades in a modern living room

Cellular shades are so effective at saving energy that they’ll qualify you for a federal tax credit!

But some cellular shades do a better job than others, depending on fabric, cell design, and other factors we’ll explore in this blog.

Silhouette shades cast shadows in a modern living room

Discover the various types of window shades: their features, benefits, and ideal applications.

Learn about motorized, Roman, pleated, cellular, and matchstick shades, among others, and read practical advice on selection, installation, and maintenance.

A modern living room with roller shades
Some minimalist homes can feel sterile and industrial, almost like prison cells, but in the hands of a talented designer, they have a serene, zen-like simplicity. A clunky, gaudy, or thoughtless window treatment ruins that aesthetic. The treatments you choose are as critical to the aesthetics of your contemporary living...
Opaque motorized shades in a modern living room
Windows are a blessing only if they keep out prying eyes, glaring sunshine, oppressive heat, and bone-chilling drafts. They should offer complete privacy when you want it and an unobstructed view when you turn your gaze outside. Therefore, we’ve listed 10 of our favorite window treatments for privacy and style,...
Honeycomb shades in a sunlit living room

Dust, pet hair, and other debris can make honeycomb shades look dull and dingy.

Their unique cellular structure gives them a contemporary quality and superb insulating properties. But the same cells that trap air also trap unwanted particles in hard-to-reach places.