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Roman shades coverining three small windows

When choosing window treatments for small spaces, look for low-profile options that help keep your home comfortable. Focusing on the right features will help you choose the best options.

Rustic wooden window blinds

Pairing rustic window blinds with a modern interior is a bit like adding a jeans jacket to a tailored outfit — it just works.

The contrast brings warmth, texture, and personality to otherwise clean-lined spaces.

Roller shades in a beach house

Living by the beach offers beautiful views and a casual vibe. However, beachfront living also brings harsh sunlight, salty air, and high humidity. You need window treatments that can withstand these elements while maintaining a relaxed, elegant style.

Layered window treatment with blinds and curtains
Living in sunny Southern California has its perks — abundant sunshine, warm breezes, and bright interiors. But it also comes with challenges: harsh glare, heat gain, and the never-ending balance between natural light and privacy. That’s where one design trick comes in: layering sheer curtains with blinds. It’s simple, stylish,...
A luxurious living room with an ocean view and smart window treatments

Statement furniture and bold wall art are the stars of interior design, commanding most of the attention.

Window treatments assume a supporting role, yet done with imagination and style, they can be transformative.

A man measures the width of a window frame

Every great window treatment starts with a precise height, width, and depth assessment.

Without accurate measurements, you risk ordering window covers that don’t fit, look good, or provide the privacy and light control you need. You could waste considerable time and cash on your “cost-cutting” DIY effort.

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 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,...
3D rendering of arched windows

Arched windows are architectural gems.

They’re also an architectural nuisance if you can’t find the right window treatments.

No one wants an uncovered eye-level window, but so many coverings detract from that graceful arched form. What’s a homeowner to do?

A dollhouse with a kitchen, living room, and bedrooms
Small rooms often feel cramped and dark. The right window treatments can transform them into cozy, bright, inviting havens. Window coverings aren’t just about aesthetics — they significantly impact a room’s atmosphere. The wrong window treatments can make a small room seem even smaller, while the right choices will open...
A woman cleaning blinds
Cleaning blinds can seem a chore, but as Mary Poppins said, “In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun.” Okay, so maybe it’s never as fun as taking a cruise or binge-watching your favorite show, but mastering the right cleaning methods for different materials can...