It’s a popular approach to layer different window treatments on top of each other for maximum aesthetic pop – and light control. In this blog entry, LA Shades and Blinds will detail the benefits of layering multiple window treatments together.
Layering Curtains with Shades or Blinds
The idea here is to achieve a contrast but not clashing. Matching a neutral tone with a solid or patterned tone could work. If you’re choosing a soft blind like a Roman blind, choose a print that will work with thetecture. Be careful as you plan this.
Best Reasons to Layer Window Treatments
Sun Control
Window treatments provide insulation, privacy, and importantly, light control. If your windows face a busy street or in a bright area, you need to focus on the functionality of your window treatments. Many window treatments don’t provide ideal levels of functionality if light is passing through slats – and in these cases, your unique needs for light control might benefit with the layering of a curtain. You can choose from curtains with various light control capabilities ranging from room darkening and blackout to light filtering and simply sheer – with a variety of shifting light control capacities. If your blinds are light controlling but you want total blackout, consider layering them with blackout drapes!
Energy Efficiency
By layering a high quality blind that keeps cold out in Winter and heat out in Summer (but still allows temperature through the side) with a blackout or simply thick fabric curtain, you can keep your interior temperature steady. This helps you lower the utility bills and energy usage of your property.
Sophisticated Aesthetic Benefits
If you want to achieve a classy and sophisticated aesthetic appearance in your home interiors, go for window treatment layering. This can help you achieve the perfect fashionable accents to help accentuate your existing decor or even draw the eye as a focus point or conversation piece. Experiment with layering contrasting textures and colors that compliment each other to delightful effect and watch as your traditional interiors are exponentially beautified!
