{"id":338456,"date":"2020-01-15T15:01:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T20:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/?p=338456"},"modified":"2021-12-15T06:25:56","modified_gmt":"2021-12-15T11:25:56","slug":"window-treatment-guide-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/window-treatment-guide-2\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Window Treatment Styles We\u2019re Coveting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Window treatments serve multiple functions: filtering light, maintaining privacy and injecting personality. Like furniture, they have the ability to transform and elevate a room. Here, we share six interiors that seamlessly integrate window treatments with the surrounding decor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bold Patterns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photo by Jessica Antola<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

To adorn the windows in this New York City bedroom, Starrett Ringborn<\/a> decided on colorful patterned shades. \u201cI often select interesting and beautiful fabrics that speak for themselves when it comes to window treatments,\u201d says Ringbom. “I just loved the emerald and sapphire tones of this ikat fabric<\/a> against the charcoal-hued wallpaper.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A firm believer in the power of window dressings, Starrett puts a lot of thought into choosing just the right type and design. Regardless of their appearance, though, they must work with the existing architecture. As Starrett puts it, \u201cWindow treatments are a vital component of any room design.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Classic White<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photo courtesy of Romanek Design Studio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Brigette Romanek<\/a> believes that the perfect window treatment blends usability with aesthetics. That mix is elegantly exemplified in this dual-use Los Angeles living room. \u201cIn the daytime, you can pull the drapes and let all that light in and enjoy the incredible view. This space is also a media room, and the blinds do a great job of blacking out the room for weekend afternoon movie marathons.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Romanek warns against ignoring the little things, such as the rods and end caps, which should harmonize with the overall look. “I sometimes take my cue on this from existing moldings or baseboards,\u201d she says. “You can either go with the aesthetic of the architecture of find an artful counterpoint.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Naturally Bohemian<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photo courtesy of Verdoier<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to window treatments, I tend to gravitate toward natural materials, such as bamboo<\/a>,\u201d says Jill Danyelle, owner and principal of Verdoier<\/a>. \u201cIn this New York City living room, the shade is frequently drawn because of the proximity of a neighboring building, so it creates privacy while also filtering in some light.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Danyelle tests swatches of the fabrics she\u2019s considering for a shade before committing to one. “A blind that will be open and closed daily should be able to withstand the wear and also be easy to use,” she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\t

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