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Styling a room is one of the most fun aspects of owning or renting a home because you can infuse your personality into the living space. One way to do so is by dressing your windows with curtains or blinds. Many people think you have to choose between one or the other, but with the tips below, you can create a unified, classy look with a combination of both.

3 Tips for Matching Curtains & Blinds

1. Choose Your Type of Blinds First

Blinds will be the bigger investment of the two coverings because, in most cases, they will last longer than curtains, which will fade with machine washing and sun exposure. If you’re going for the layered look, choose between Venetian or roller blinds before purchasing curtains. Once you establish what type of blinds you like, you can pick a curtain fabric that matches their material, such as warm wood or cool aluminum.

2. Avoid Print on Print

windowsLayering too many patterns together in a room creates a messy, disorganized feeling. Instead, choose one pattern for the curtains and a complementary solid shade for the blinds. The best color for your blinds will either match the hue of your wall or one of the shades highlighted in the curtain’s pattern. This will create a unified look and allow you to showcase a favorite pattern in the room.

3. Hang the Curtains High, Wide, & Level

One of the biggest advantages of a curtain-blind combination is that you can change the appearance of the windows by hanging the shades higher and wider than the frame. This will create an illusion of larger, wider windows and make the ceiling look higher. Hang your blinds and curtains on the same level a few inches below the ceiling, and extend the curtain rod 30 to 60 cm beyond the window.

 

If you’re looking for quality blinds or shutters, head to Saiki’s Window Designs, Inc. in Mililani, HI. Their experienced team has served the Oahu community for over 23 years, offering everything from remotely operated roller shades to plantation shutters. They also ship products to neighboring islands. Call (808) 384-5003 to schedule a consultation, or check out photos of their installations on their website and Facebook page.

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