6 Tips For Decorating With Blinds

Windows play an important role in any living or working space. For one, they ventilate the area and allow natural light to get into the room. Beyond this, windows add an aesthetic value to rooms. Interior designers love to leverage different aspects of blinds to enhance the appearance of any living space.

For instance, if you’re looking to boost the look in your home or workplace, consider having grey blinds. These blinds make an impressive impact when used effectively.

Here are some other valuable tips when designing your space with blinds:

Add Patterns In Monochrome Rooms

There are rooms, such as bathrooms, that are basically one color thanks to all that tile. When there is no splash of color, the room appears boring.

To break the monotony in the room, consider getting shades that have freehand designs and large patterns.

Contrast Color Tones

One of the most effective ways to decorate your home with blinds is to contrast color tones in your décor. The easiest way to do this is to use multiple fabrics – each with a different color.

Alternatively, you can opt for a bright fabric that matches the color of your room. You could also use a mix of medium and light colors on your windows.

Play Around With Prints And Patterns

Shades allow you to experiment with delicate prints and vibrant designs. If your living space has muted hues, considering large, brightly colored symmetrical designs as it’ll help you balance the simplicity.

You can also add substance to your interior design by introducing shades with small prints to the room. Doing this will give your room a fluid yet sophisticated look.

Use Unlined Fabrics In Some Rooms

Shade linings are often used to provide additional protection to the main fabric and from the harsh rays of the sun, which is the cause of fading and deterioration. If you have wood blinds, the sun’s rays will also ruin your home’s curb appeal by causing the color to fade.

However, if you have a room that’s not directly facing the sunlight, you can leverage the effects of natural light by using unlined fabrics.

For instance, if you choose a material with delicate prints, the natural light will penetrate the fabric and lighten the room. The fabric will also withstand the light longer because the blinds aren’t facing the sunlight.

Matching Blinds With Drapes

Double drapery is a trend that’s gaining traction fast. This is because it offers the unique advantage of increasing efficiency and enhancing the design of a room.

If your room's windows are facing south to east, adding an extra layer to your blinds can help you block excess light from getting into the room. A great way to design such a room with blinds is by adding matching drapes to them, as it’ll reduce the amount of light that gets into the room.

In addition to the double drapes helping insulate the room from excessive gusts of wind, light, and temperature, they also provide a unique opportunity to enhance the look of the room. To do this, consider using drapes that have fine prints or colors that contrast those on your drapes.

Use Striped Fabric To Accentuate Your Rooms

To make your room look longer and bigger, design your space using shades that have striped fabric. This trick can work well if you have high or low ceilings in your rooms.

For high ceilings, horizontal stripes highlight the height, while vertical lines can highlight low ceilings. Additionally, choose bright colors since these shades can make the room more spacious.

Final Thoughts

Everyone wants to live or work in an environment that has harmony and looks good. However, it takes effort to create such an environment. Though they’re often overlooked, blinds play a critical role in shaping a home or an office's appearance. But this can only happen when you take a deliberate step to design your living or working space with them.

The tips discussed above offer helpful yet straightforward ideas that can get you started with improving the look and feel of your living space.

If you’re unsure what actions you need to take when working with blinds, consider talking to experts. Alternatively, find an interior designer and get their opinion about the ideas you have in mind.

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