Window curtains are a staple in the window fashion world, but what if you want to do things differently? Our designers share some of the most popular alternatives to window curtains to keep your home looking fabulous and on-trend.
Curtains for Bedroom
Privacy is a top priority in the bedroom, and opaque window curtains are an easy way to guarantee yours. Unfortunately, curtains offer an all-or-nothing approach to privacy and light control. They’re open or closed with no in-between. If curtains are a must-have for your bedroom, we recommend pairing them with Parkland® Wood Blinds. You can tilt the slats of blinds to allow for varying amounts of light and privacy. Blinds also allow you to see the outdoors without entirely raising them.
Black Curtains
Black curtains help darken the room and create a dramatic aesthetic but leave no wiggle room for adjusting the amount of light in the room. Designer Roller Shades allow you to enjoy the blackout effects of black curtains with a slim, sleek silhouette. Opt for the Duolite® feature to enjoy a sheer shade and opaque liner on the same headrail or the Dual Roller design to outfit your window with any two roller shade materials.
Duette® Cellular Shades are another great alternative to black curtains. They darken a room while bringing divine texture and insulation to the window. Various cell sizes allow you to accommodate windows of all sizes, and the innovative LightLock® option prevents 50% more unwanted light from entering your home.
Light Filtering Curtains
Light filtering curtains gently diffuse light to give your home a warm, welcoming glow. What these curtains can’t do is offer varying levels of privacy or light control. If you love the look of light-filtering curtains but want more flexibility, we suggest using sheer shades. Silhouette® Sheer Shades feature S-shaped fabric vanes between dual sheer fabric panels that adjust to allow for precision control of natural light. Sheer shades also offer exceptional protection from damaging UV rays.
Floor to Ceiling Curtains
Floor-to-ceiling curtains are elegant and sophisticated, but fabric brushing the floor is a magnet for dust and other allergens. Vertical blinds are an attractive alternative to floor-to-ceiling curtains and are far easier to maintain. The vanes of vertical blinds draw the eye upward to make your ceiling appear taller and are a chic addition to any décor.
Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds are another exquisite solution for floor-to-ceiling needs. The panels provide a striking backdrop for a room when closed and stack tightly when open to offer the best view of your backyard. Personalize your Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds with optional top treatments, or mount them from the ceiling to provide a unique room divider.
Contact Us for Popular Alternatives to Window Curtains
White House Designs for Life is the area’s premier full-service interior design firm, offering custom Hunter Douglas window treatments, high-end furniture, and home accents. Our designers can help you dress your home’s windows with attractive alternatives to curtains.
We have four convenient locations, including our Hunter Douglas Design Gallery in Paramus, NJ, proudly serving Fairfield, Wayne, Paramus, and the surrounding areas. Contact us today to schedule your complimentary consultation.