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Decorating Windows and Doors with Shades and More | Unusual Designs

One of the fundamental principles in interior design is cohesion. Interiors that feature elements can sometimes come across as artfully collected, but it’s more likely that without an eye for design, spaces that lack a certain level of cohesion and have too many different elements added together without a plan rarely succeed and often look disjointed.

Hunter Douglas Duette® Cellular Shades on windows and doors near Newport News, Virginia (VA)

While there are many ways to ensure a solidified aesthetic, such as unifying a space with paint and flooring, a singular window treatment style is one of the most effective methods to create a cohesive look across one room or an entire home.

When your home features multiple window sizes and glass doors, creating a cohesive look with your window treatments is key to achieving a polished and harmonious interior. By selecting blinds or shades with similar styles and fabrics, you can unify the appearance of your windows throughout your home.

Read on to learn more about creating a cohesive space with a Whole Home Solution™ with Hunter Douglas window treatments from our team at Unusual Designs.

Unify Your Horizontal and Vertical Blinds with These Decorating Ideas

While traditional windows and those requiring vertical panels (such as sliding glass doors) may have significant differences, it's still possible to maintain a consistent aesthetic by choosing shades or blinds with a cohesive look. One of our tips? Consider selecting shades with similar light filtering properties.

Hunter Douglas sheer shades are made from similar materials with comparable textures across different shade types, even if the styles vary.

For example, Luminette® Sheer Panels are a vertical sheer shade that combines the best features of drapery, blinds, and sheers for a vertical window treatment that is perfect for sliding glass doors and windows that are wider than they are tall. To create a cohesive look, pair them with Silhouette® Sheer Shades in a matching fabric. These sheer shades fit windows of all sizes and shapes, but in a horizontal orientation. You can pick the same fabric across Luminette® Sheer Panels and Silhouette® Sheer Shades for a cohesive solution.

Try Multiple Orientations of The Same Shade

When dealing with a variety of window sizes and orientations, it's essential to find window treatments that can adapt to different needs while maintaining a unified appearance. Look for versatile options that can be customized for both multiple applications without compromising on style.

If your home has numerous window and door styles, such as arches, skylights, sliding doors, and more, outfitting them with an adaptable window treatment makes perfect sense. One of our most versatile window treatments is Duette® Cellular Shades. We can easily fit these shades to fit oval, arches, bay, geometrical angles, and even sliding glass doors with the vertical Vertiglide™ feature.

By focusing on these aspects, you can create a cohesive look for your window treatments that enhances the overall aesthetic of your home, regardless of the diversity in window sizes and types.

  • Shutters are also excellent for this type of styling.

Power Up Your Window and Door Shades and Blinds

Nothing detracts from a cohesive look than shades and blinds hanging at different levels. Manual operation is the culprit. It’s challenging to get every shade and blind to hang evenly with manual adjustment. PowerView® Automation, an innovative cord-free automated control system, designed for perfected  and safer window treatment adjustment. You can rest assured that not one blind or shade is out of sync with the others. When you look throughout your home, you’ll see a harmonious, balanced aesthetic.

Visit Us for Window and Door Window Treatments Near Newport News, VA

Unusual Designs is a certified Hunter Douglas Gallery in Newport News, Virginia. Our gifted team of design experts is here and ready to help you create the space of your dreams with custom window treatments and interior design solutions like flooring, wallpaper, and more.

When you are ready to learn how to unify your space with high-quality window treatments, request a consultation today.

We are honored to serve Newport News and the surrounding areas, including Williamsburg, Suffolk, Gloucester, Yorktown, Poquoson, and Portsmouth.