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Layered Window Treatments for Your Living Room

Layering window treatments in your living room adds depth and an upscale aesthetic. If you prefer understated décor, having multiple coverings on one window will elevate the appearance of a space without being too bold.

Layered window treatments, wood blinds with sheer drapes, on a home's interior window with greenery outside at Hubbard's Custom Blinds near Cambridge, Maryland (MD)

Hubbard’s Custom Blinds & Framing Gallery can help you create stunning window treatment pairs for any window in your home.

Parkland® Wood Blinds and Drapery

Wood blinds and drapery are always a winning combination because of their absolute timelessness. Hunter Douglas Parkland® Wood Blinds have a versatile aesthetic that you can pair with elegant velvet drapes or more casual linen panels. You can match the stain on your blinds to wood trim or flooring in a room for a polished appearance.

Additionally, try using Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds as your base treatment for a sleek, contemporary vibe. A marble or metallic finish will be attention-grabbing when you open drapes with sheer opacities or a crisp white or light neutral panel.

Hunter Douglas Shades with Drapery

Blinds aren’t your only options for layering window coverings in your living room. Placing two fabric treatments on the same window creates a cozy ambiance, especially for fall and winter. For maximum insulation, layer Duette® Cellular Shades beneath drapes and add the optional LightLock® feature for more light control. To enjoy natural light without sacrificing privacy, consider cellular shades with Duolite®, which places an opaque liner behind a sheer front shade.

Vignette® Roman Shades are also an exquisite complement to drapes in living rooms. The understated flat fold creates clean lines, while the full fold adds drama and elegance.

The Benefits of Layering Window Treatments

Drapes are fantastic but all-or-nothing in natural light; blinds offer variable light control but have small gaps where unwanted light sneaks through. You enjoy complete privacy, maximum light control, and insulation by window treatments underneath drapes.

Tips for Layering Your Window Coverings

Here are a few tips to consider when layering your window coverings:

  • Choose your base layer first, as this will be the one you rely on for light control and privacy.
  • Splurge on one window treatment and save on the other when working with a budget. If luxe drapery fabric is a must, consider EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds.
  • Pair a bold pattern with a subtle fabric. If you choose a printed shade, consider solid fabric drapes, and vice versa.
  • Ensure your drapery hardware matches other hardware elements in the room, like the light fixtures or wood trim finishes.
  • Mount your base layer inside the window frame for a tidy aesthetic when possible.

Shop Window Treatments Near Cambridge, Maryland

Work with the experts at Hubbard’s Custom Blinds & Framing Gallery to bring the visual interest of layered window treatments to your home. We’ve served the community for over 30 years and offer professional services like measuring and installing your new window treatments.

Call us at (410) 221-9961 or request a consultation online. Hubbard’s Custom Blinds & Framing Gallery is located near Cambridge, Maryland, and we proudly serve Cambridge, Easton, Salisbury, Denton, Preston, Bay Bridge, Kent Island, Caroline County, and Talbot County, Maryland, and the surrounding area.