How to Combine Window Treatments in Atlanta Homes

For some homeowners in Atlanta, a single window treatment on some windows might not cut it. Whether it’s to achieve a specific aesthetic, increase the amount of heat and sunlight you can block, or any of a variety of other reasons, combining window treatments has become fairly commonplace.

So which window treatment combinations work best to give your home great looks and the most effective window coverage? Let’s highlight some of the most popular combinations for Atlanta homes.

Combining Plantation Shutters with Drapes

Those draperies don’t have to be heavy-duty, highly functional window treatments when combined with shutters, either. Even accent drapes on the sides of a window can fulfill the same purpose, as the plantation shutters give your windows more than enough protection.

Combining Shades and Draperies

 

A combination of shades and drapes can imbue your space with a classy look, ideal for bedrooms and living rooms. What gives this pairing such appeal is in the contrasting textures you can end up with, especially with roman or cellular shades. When you match colors but contrast textures, you’re able to make your space feel simultaneously cozy and classy.

Window Treatments with Cornices and Valances

Though not as common as they once were, valances and cornices are still used in certain homes, and can fulfill a great role when paired with the right partner. Like drapes do when paired with shutters, a cornice or valance will usually function as an accent. We recommend pairing an interesting hue on top with a neutral-toned window treatment, like Polywood® plantation shutters or faux-wood blinds. This kind of combination works very well in certain rooms like the kitchen, where you probably want a waterproof window treatment such as Polywood.

Window Film Pairs with Any Window Treatment 

A while back, window film was just used to darken windows, which was a double-edged sword because it could make a space feel a little lifeless as well as prevent you from getting a clear outside view. Modern window film doesn’t have these issues, as it blocks close to 80% of energy from the sun without impeding your view with a layer of tint.

That makes window film a great complement to any window treatment, because it can easily adhere to your window glass and drastically increase your window’s energy efficiency. Window film accomplishes all this while allowing you total freedom in how you want to dress your window, whether it’s cellular shades, plantation shutters, or another window treatment.