Tips For Combining Window Treatments in Sacramento Homes

For some Sacramento homeowners, a single window treatment on some windows may not be sufficient. Whether you’re trying to achieve a certain style, increase the amount of heat and sunlight you can block, or for any other reason, using multiple window treatments has become a common practice.

So what are the window treatment combinations that give your home the most great looks and top-notch window coverage? Let’s highlight some of the best pairings for Sacramento homes.

Using Plantation Shutters with Drapes

The drapes you pair with shutters 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 fulfill the same purpose, as your shutters give your windows more than enough coverage.

Pairing Shades with Draperies

 

A window treatment combo consisting of shades and drapes can imbue your space with an elegant look, great for bedrooms and living rooms. What gives this combination such a unique appeal is based in the contrasting textures you can end up with, especially with cellular shades or roman shades. When you can complement colors but contrast textures, you can make your room feel cozy and classy at the same time.

Pairing a Valance or Cornice with Window Treatments

Although they’re not as common as they once were, valances and cornices do still pop up in certain houses, and can fulfill a niche when paired with the right window covering. Like drapes do when paired with shutters, a cornice or valance is going to be your accent piece. We suggest using an interesting color up top with a more neutral window treatment, like Polywood® plantation shutters or faux-wood blinds. This kind of pairing does incredibly well in specialty rooms like the kitchen, where you probably want a water-resistant window treatment like Polywood.

Window Film Pairs with Any Window Treatment 

Back when it was first introduced, window film was just used to darken windows, which was tricky since it could make a space feel somewhat dull and prevent you from getting a clear outside view. The window film available today has solved these issues, as it blocks up to 80% of energy from the sun without impeding your view with a layer of shade.

That makes window film a great partner to any window treatment, because it can seamlessly stick to your window glass and drastically improve your window’s heat-blocking ability. Window film does all this while giving you complete freedom in how you want to dress the window, whether you choose cellular shades, plantation shutters, or a different window treatment.