Top 5 Window Treatment Trends for Waukesha Homeowners

Selecting the right window treatments can turn into a huge challenge or time consuming task. However, if you have always neglected your windows, you are missing out on excellent décor and adding to the aesthetic of your home. We are going to tell you about the top 5 trends in window treatments, so you can consider these if you have been thinking about giving a new look to the windows in your home.

Organic

Organic materials bring a nice earthy feel to your home. Wood grains used in blinds, along with natural woven shades, are now becoming just as notorious as bamboo has been in the past. Wood is also making a comeback in home décor, while bamboo, birch, and maple are the choices for the new finials and pulls.

The most popular window treatments are the natural woven shades made of bamboo and matchstick. These woven shades come in different colors of woods, and some grassy woven accents. The benefits of these woven shades are that they diffuse the light yet still allow you to see outside the window, but with the way they diffuse the light it is hard for people to see in, so you can be assured privacy.

Color

One of the best and fastest ways to update a window is with colored treatments. In 2007 we saw the trend of white paired with black or navy. But lately blue has become the leading color in the window treatment industry. The current trends are new varieties of ocean hues in teal, aquamarine and soft green. Soft lavender and gray dusty hues round out the soothing parts of these colors. Orange and gold are in the top running for the jewel tone colors schemes, but brown continues to come out on the top for the classic basic color for homes.

Luxe Fabrics

Luxe fabrics are responsible for some of the most breathtaking window treatments. Luxurious and flashy luxe fabrics are comprised of bold colors and rich textures that dazzle the eye. Other materials that fall under Luxury Fabrics are silks, velvets, damasks, fur, leather and suede. While the application and installation of this trend is simple in its design, it will remain popular with those who desire embellishment and luxury.

Bamboo

Zen inspired bamboo in Roman shades continues to be a popular trend. Metals are now out, and they have been getting replaced with wood and natural textures. Bamboo is also popular because it is eco friendly.

Velvet and Grosgrain

Velvet and grosgrain are a trend taking its cues from the fashion industry. Soft textiles are still driving the market and styles. Fashion and interiors trends are almost simultaneous now, and because of that you are seeing couture fabrications and dressmaker details such as ruffles, cording, beading, and lace.

Grosgrain, closely woven ribbed fabric usually made of silk or rayon, is used as a ribbon detailing on blinds and drapes. Velvet banding can also be used as detailing, or to cover up route holes for string in blinds.