How Spring Window Treatments can Brighten Your Home.
After months of closing your window treatments to keep the cold winter out, it’s now time to transition to beautiful spring inspired window treatments to let in the sun and springtime views. For some homes, winter meant heavy fabrics and textiles on the windows, while spring should signal a time for lighter colors and lighter weight fabrics. From sheers to textiles that enable you to open the windows, rather than cover them are ideal. If you’re trying to brighten your interiors, here are tips to bring spring window treatments into your home.
- Springtime means brightening colors: Once the winter has ended, brighten your space with warm tans, blues, greens and yellows to evoke a renewal for your interiors. While many people think you have to stick with the same window treatments year around, the contrary is actually true. Dark and heavy fabrics will actually make you feel warmer inside your home, and springtime is about letting in cool breezes and refreshing views. Opt for colorful Roman shades, modern valances, and light colored blinds to help out. While you’re at it, consider matching couch throw pillows and area rugs to match the window treatments color. This will make the space feel instantly inviting and renewed for spring!
- Leave the fabric behind: While many people enjoy fabric, there is a large population who prefers to remove it and enjoy treatmentless windows, or even shutters or blinds. Especially if you have gorgeous vistas to look it, white plantation shutters, vertical or even light wood blinds make for uninterrupted views. Many varieties are available for unique decorative styles, from modern and clean lined treatments to traditional treatments with ornate cornice headers to make your windows look clean and not bare. If you opt for no fabric, ensure that your windows are clean and inviting for guest to enjoy the views.
- Using multiple treatments on your windows: If your windows feel bare and you prefer a well dressed window, consider layers of color, texture and pattern to complete your springtime window. If glare is a problem in your home from bright sunlight, or reflective water views, opt for sheers, or even window films that can obscure light. Window treatments that span from the ceiling to the floor will elongate your walls, and make the room appear larger. By layering window treatments you can add versatility to your windows. For many homes that are still experiencing winter-like conditions. Layering decorative window treatments over lighter fabrics will help keep out cooler air, while still bringing in sunny views. For wall treatment ideas, look online on home design blogs, window treatment manufacturers and other inspirational resources.
- Know your home: While you may fall in love with the dreamiest window treatment in a home decor magazine, think of your own home’s views and sun exposure before choosing window treatments. Much of your home’s heat gain and loss is through the windows. If your home receives heavy sun exposure, have the appropriate treatments to filter out the light. While you may love valances, remember they only adorn the top of your windows, and your home may need sheers, or light fabric shades to assist with keeping out sunlight. Know your home so that you won’t regret your decision later!
Window treatments for your spring home can be inviting and inspiring! Spring colors, fabrics and textures are what give your home a lift of light and airiness for a renewed spring home. If you are having challenges in finding a window treatment for your home, hire an interior designer, or visit the window treatment area of your local home improvement store. You will be surprised how helpful they can be! Get started on updating your window treatments for your spring home today!