Layering
While layering is popular, the overall look remains clean, and the palette is usually consistent for both treatments. Blending colours rather than contrasting ones work best when you want to layer treatments. Any type of blind can be used under drapes for a layered look.
This is an interesting look with drapes and two romans with the outer printed one stationary I suspect. I am not a lover of the partial rod because it creates a chopped look and I never choose dark rods with light drapes because the rod becomes the dominant feature as it is above. You can purchase rods with elbows that allow you to span the width of a bay window. This is a much more finished look.
Pattern is hot
When you look through new fabrics you are bound to notice that textures and patterns abound. You can't go wrong with geometric patterns, trellis designs, large scale florals, bold colours, whimsical motifs etc.
Banding
Vertical or horizontal banding is very popular and adds beautiful detailing and interest to any plain drape. You can add banding to good advantage if you want to add visual height or width to a space.
Wider drapes
Overall, drapes are getting longer and wider to accommodate the trend to make windows appear larger in scale which is a trending look right now. Lush materials like velvet and silk add to this look.
Tone on tone
The window treatments in the room below are simple, harmonious with the walls, and allow the view and the room to shine. When deciding the colour of your drapes you should first consider the look/feel you want in your space. If you want restful, choose solid colour with texture and keep to the colour tones in the room.
While on a recent trip to Europe I noticed that pleats are getting softer and longer to provide a more contemporary and less formal feel in a room. There are many different headings to choose from to get the look you want .
window treatments 6 inch pinch pleat
Longer pinch pleat
You can't beat pinch pleated drapes. They continue to be the industry standard for elegance. Pinch-pleated drapes characteristically retain their shape, maintaining a consistent appearance opened or closed and hang beautifully.
Cleaner look in headings
The inverted box pleat (back pleat), my personal favourite, is a soft but tailored look for modern decor. It has been replacing pinch pleat styles when a more clean contemporary feel is required. Lighter colours and tone on tone add softness to home decor.
Grommets have been around for a number of years and are definitely still in vogue. While some grommet drapes can look very informal, it is possible to have a more styled look too. The banded grommets below are a great example.
For grommets to look "lush" you need at least 7 or 8 folds at the top. That means purchasing two sets of ready made panels or have custom fully closing ones. .If you plan to open and close grommet panels daily be warned that you will spend a lot of time fiddling to adjust them so they hang nicely.
Updated Sheers
Yes, sheers are still popular, but they are a world away from the fussy, frilly and lacy ones that the word sheer brings to mind. The "new" sheers have subtle iridescence and are interwoven with unexpected materials, or have embossed or printed patterns or contemporary headings as in the room below.
Roman Shades
Roman shades continue as a favourite for contemporary homes. Who can resist their clean lines and the options for amazing patterns? Because they are a flat construction the fabric needed is much less than full drapes. This allows you to upscale your fabric choice and make a real statement. I can't say enough about Roman shades because they are my personal favourite. Their flat surfaces are almost picture like and work especially well in kitchens, eating areas and bathrooms.
Metal Blinds Return
Who thought we would see a resurgence in metal blinds? It's driven by the popularity of stainless appliances, and other metals especially bronze in an industrial style loft living.
Woven Wood Shades
The trend to more eco-friendly materials has prodded this design aesthetic along. most are made from sustainable materials including: grasses, sisal, reeds or bamboo.
Cellular shades are one of the most versatile window treatments available today. They can be hung by themselves for a very contemporary look or layered with other treatments and provide additional insulation for your windows. Options for cordless, corded, remote and top down/bottom up round out this very popular window treatment.
RollerShades
Roller blinds/shades are sleek, simple and very functional and economical as well. I can think of no other window treatment that solves as many problems as the roller blind:
they fit into tight quarters;
can be used as an inside or outside mount;
look great layered in a more traditional style or stand alone;
are available in a range of opacities from room darkening to almost sheer, and a range of colours;
choose from plain, patterned or textured;
are available in materials that are wipeable making them perfect for kitchens and bathrooms.
So many options for today's windows. All you have to do is decide which works in your home. Do you have favourite window treatments?
Source: Current trends in window treatments
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