Inspiring Living Room Window Treatments for a Contemporary Home

Posted by williamsmith on June 6th, 2019

Living rooms have always been a special place in the home. When beautifying any room, window dressing has a significant role to play. Window treatments can accentuate the look of any room or can even destroy the beauty of a room. Therefore, living room window treatments should be selected carefully so that they highlight the beauty of the room.

Here are a few ideas to have modern window dressing to give your living room a contemporary look…

• Contrasting Draperies

To give a modern touch to your window dressing, contrasting color curtains are great. They create a warm and distinct look. The best thing is that these curtains can match any design style – whether it is transitional or traditional. When choosing contrasting drapes, combine strong colors with warm neutral shades to have a stylish layered appearance. It is good to use minimal fittings with contrasting drapes to give a polished and clean look.  

• Window Decals

Want to use something different for your living room windows other than the drapes? Why don’t you go for window decals? They are a beautiful alternative to conventional window dressings. Various kinds of innovative decals are available that can conceal the interior while creating a stylish statement. For instance, window decals looking like stained-glass can enhance the appearance of a simple window.

• Austrian Shades

Austrian shades are the best choice when you are wishing to add drama and elegance in an instant. These shades have delicate layers and a touch of romanticism. They are a grand window dressing which has traditional allure and charm. Austrian shades perfectly fit even in the most minimal space. They have visual appeal and add texture to a room. Punctuate your room with this window dressing and have a luxurious feel.

• Eclectic

Space-dyed fabric or bold batik printing give an unexpected take on window dressings. This gives an expressive note to a room. This window treatment is also perfect for minimal spaces as it lends character.

• Black Window Frames

You must have seen white window frames as they are pretty common. But, black frames are more contemporary and have a dramatic feel. Black window frames for living room window treatments will give a standalone look. Framing them with colored curtains will create a wonderful balance. Black frames enhance the beauty of bold colored, patterned and printed drapes.

So, which of the window dressing idea are you choosing for your living room? Each option will create an exquisite effect in your home.