Window treatments frame the rooms in your home to add color and character. Layering custom drapes and other window treatments offers aesthetic and practical benefits since they look stunning and contribute to insulation and lower utility bills. Make window treatment layering the final decor project for each room so you have color palettes and themes to work with.

3 Recommendations for Layering Window Treatments

1. Consider Texture

Think about window treatment texture in context of the room you are decorating. Does the space have a light and airy feel? Is it full of dark colors and heavy fabrics? Is there a rustic/country, modern, or retro theme? Use the overall look and feel of the room to choose your curtain and drapes. For example, layer country kitchen windows with light-colored, patterned curtains and bamboo roller shades or install double curtain rods to layer custom drapes in rich, heavy fabrics over sheer curtains in a gothic-style living room.

2. Match Curtain Lengths

Stick to floor-length custom drapes and curtains in living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and dens unless furniture layouts or radiators interfere. Mount the drapes so they lightly graze the floor for a timeless look, and pair them with sheer or light inner curtains of the same length. Using short curtains inside long, dramatic drapes can look confusing or cheap. If you want a shorter inner layer, stick to roller or honeycomb shades that are designed to hit the window sill instead of the floor.

3. Use Valances to Spruce up Minimalistic Rooms

Combine fabric, metal, or wood valances with complementary curtains in rooms with spare decor pieces. Using valances in rooms featuring plenty of pictures, paintings, and other wall decor can be overwhelming, especially if the valances include bold colors or distinct patterns and graphics. Make them the focal point of the space by using brightly-designed valances with solid, somewhat sheer curtains.

Custom drapes and other personalized window treatments are among the many outstanding services you can expect from Charlotte’s Interior Decorating. Proudly serving Baldwin County, AL, for over 35 years, renowned interior designer Charlotte Perkins works closely with every client on commercial and residential projects that result in more beautiful, functional spaces. Call (251) 968-7797 today for a detailed phone consultation or visit Charlotte online to learn more about what she can do for you.