When you're choosing curtains or blinds for your home, you’re about to make a major impact on your interior decorating. Window treatments are one of the biggest visual elements in any room, and the brightness of the window draws the eye. Just the right design can add a powerful aesthetic touch to your living room or bedroom--but to achieve it, you need to look beyond just a simple choice of fabric. Here are three strategies.

How to Select Visually Stunning Window Treatments

1. Vary Your Colors

Bright crayon colors are making their way back into modern decor. Add a pop of color and excitement to a room with multicolored curtain sections in red, blue, green, and other vibrant hues. Even if this isn't your look, multiple colors can help visually divide the window into sections to make it look taller or draw the eye to your favorite part of the room.

2. Use Layers

A layered look adds complexity and sophistication to what would otherwise be a utilitarian part of the room. Try a sheer drape in front of, behind, or along the edges of a more solid curtain for a romantic touch. You can also use curtains to soften the appearance of blinds while maintaining all of their convenience.

3. Don't Neglect Your Curtain Rod

A simple, functional curtain rod is a missed opportunity to decorate your windows. Consider a more intricate wrought-iron option or a series of hooks instead of a rod. Or decorate the rod with lights, greenery, and crafty solutions like hanging ornaments or paper decorations. The number of looks you can achieve even with simple, basic curtains is endless.

For help choosing and installing creative and attractive window treatments, rely on Charlotte's Interior and Design in Gulf Shores, AL. With over 35 years of experience in Baldwin County, Charlotte started in interior design when she was only 17 and has spent the years since creating custom solutions to give each client exactly the aesthetic they're looking for. To get started, call (251) 978-2443 or learn more about the team’s services online.