Tips For Combining Window Treatments in Baltimore Homes

For some Baltimore homeowners, one window treatment on certain windows may not cut it. Whether it’s to achieve a particular look, double down on blocking light and heat, or for any other reason, using multiple window treatments has become a common practice.

So which window treatment combos work best to give your home great looks and top-notch window coverage? Let’s highlight some of the best pairings for Baltimore homes.

Combining Plantation Shutters with Draperies

Those draperies don’t need to be heavy, highly functional window coverings when accompanied by shutters, either. Even accent drapes on the sides of a window can get the job done, as your shutters give your windows more than sufficient protection.

Combining Shades and Draperies

 

A combination of shades and draperies can give a room a classy look, great for bedrooms and living rooms. What gives this combination such a unique appeal is based in the contrasting textures that are achievable, especially with roman or cellular shades. When you match colors but contrast textures, you can make that room feel simultaneously cozy and sophisticated.

Using Valances and Cornices with Other Window Treatments

Though not as common as they once were, valances and cornices do still pop up in some spaces, and can fill a great role when combined with the right partner. Like drapes do when paired with shutters, a cornice or valance will typically be your accent piece. We recommend using an interesting color up top with a neutral-toned window treatment, like Polywood® plantation shutters or faux-wood blinds. This type of combo does very well in specific rooms like the kitchen, where you’d benefit from a waterproof window treatment such as Polywood.

Window Film Works with Anything 

Years ago, window film was just used to blacken windows, which was tricky because it could make a space feel somewhat lifeless as well as prevent you from getting a clear outside view. The window film available today lacks these issues, as it blocks nearly 80% of solar energy without hindering your view with a layer of tint.

That makes window film a great complement to any window treatment, as it can seamlessly stick to your window glass and drastically improve your window’s r-value. Window film accomplishes all this while allowing you free reign in how you want to dress the window, whether it’s cellular shades, plantation shutters, or any other window treatment.