How you decide to layer different types of window coverings and treatments is really up to you and what you want to accomplish. As you start this process, think about things like what you’d want to achieve, the problem you’re looking to solve, and the mood you’d like to create for each room. 

Your window treatments can be beautiful and functional. By layering treatments, you can create the perfect look to complete your interior design goals. We’ll show you how to do it like a pro. 

Combine Curtains with Window Treatments

Layering window treatments is a great look for any room, the combination of curtains with blinds, shades, or other window treatments, is both attractive and practical. It’s especially well-suited for living rooms, bedrooms, studies, sitting rooms, lounge rooms, common areas, and home offices. Try any of these combinations:

  • Bold-colored curtains matched with neutral blinds
  • Accent curtains that pick up a color in the room, matched with light shades
  • Solid roman or solar shades in a darker tone, combined with pastel curtains
  • Top-to-bottom verticals, with accent valences along the top

The window treatments you choose can give you the level of brightness control and privacy you want, while the curtains can add a beautiful touch to frame your windows. 

Combine Sheer with Thicker Fabrics

For a dreamy, romantic style, mix and match sheer fabrics with thicker materials. There are so many ways to combine lighter and thicker fabrics. Here are some ideas. 

  • Wood or faux wood blinds or shutters paired with sheer, thin curtains
  • Solid, thicker curtains with light, sheer shades
  • Mix shades and shutters—whenever you want your shutters open, you can close your sheer shades to let in muted light
  • Make it three layers—thick drapes, sheer curtains, and traditional blinds

Mixing different materials provides options. Depending on how much light needs to be let in or blocked, the sheer and thick fabrics can be moved to different positions for a variety of effects. 

Combine Patterns/Prints with Solids

Make your own fashion statement by combining prints with solids. Consider these possibilities:

  • Try solid blinds layered with patterned curtains
  • Or go with patterned shades paired with solid curtains
  • If you have a unique window, such as one that’s rectangular on the bottom and circular on the top, you can cover the rectangle with a solid shade, and the half circle with a print, or vice versa

Combining patterns and solids can add style to any room. It can also bring a cheerful ambiance to kitchens, bathrooms, kids’ rooms, and other zones. 

Combine Motorized Treatments with Stationary Elements

There’s nothing quite like the convenience of motorized window treatments. Combine the best of both worlds by mixing and matching motorized products with stationary window coverings. Some possibilities:

  • Blend motorized blinds and shades programmed to maximize energy efficiency with stationary, accent top or side curtains that add elegance 
  • Try different color combinations, such as muted tones for your motorized shades, paired with bold prints for your curtains
  • Install motorized blinds snugly against windows, and add a layer of color—and mystery—with sheer, see-through curtains over the blinds 

Like standard shades and blinds, motorized window treatments can be combined with curtains of different styles, thickness, and textures to create just what you’re looking for. Motorized treatments are perfect for sunrooms, rec rooms, and skylights. 

Learn More About Window Treatments in Nashville

Complete the look of your home, business, or new housing development by dressing your windows. Dynamic Delivery Blinds has been serving Nashville and the surrounding communities for over 15 years by providing quality window treatments to local commercial and residential clients alike. Whether you’re in middle Tennessee or lower Kentucky, we’ll be happy to work with you. 

We offer a wide selection of beautiful blinds, shutters, shades, and other window coverings, priced at a fraction of the cost of what national brands charge. We also provide free installation with purchase. 

Find out what’s possible—contact us today!