Popular Trends in Window Fashions

DEB LOHMAN • BLINDED BY THE LIGHT Expert in home décor finishing touches, including unique accessories, accent furniture, wall art, rugs, lamps, and gifts.

Design pros are often asked about the popular trends in window fashions. Following are some popular soft shades and features.

Where do you begin?

There are many window covering choices available. For starters, consider how you live in a room. Do you need privacy, protection from the sun glare, light filtering, or room darkening? Room darkening shades are usually reserved for bedrooms and media rooms. Light filtering allows some natural light to filter through and is usually used in the main living areas, however, it can be put in any room where you want to have natural light filtering through. The best approach is to go with what you love and what best fits your lifestyle and personal taste.

HONEYCOMB SHADES

This shade is very popular due to its high level of energy efficiency.  These pleated shades have insulating pockets that reduce heat loss and unwanted solar heat gain.

WOVEN WOOD SHADES

Thanks to HGTV, woven wood shades have made a huge comeback.  Once popular in the 1970s, they are now back in full force and going strong.  These shades bring an organic style to your home, having been handcrafted from natural wood, reeds, bamboo, and grasses. Today’s fresh woven wood fabrics are created with lighter weight materials to combine natural fibers and materials into designs rich in texture and personality. If you are looking for shades to fit your casual lifestyle, boho style, or create a beachy vibe, woven woods will accomplish that.

DESIGNER ROLLER SHADES

Another shade style that has made a big comeback for the minimalist who is looking for clean lines and a simple aesthetic. Gone are the days of the old-fashioned spring-loaded shades that would spin around the roller if you let go too quickly.  Today they are offered in many sophisticated fabrics, beautiful textures, and timeless colors.  Depending on your needs, these shades are available in semi-sheer fabrics, light filtering, or room darkening for privacy and light control.

PRIVACY SHEERS: These shades offer an elevated style of luxury and elegance to any room.  Fabric vanes between sheer fabrics rotate for privacy while controlling the light in a room.  When the vanes are open, the sheer fabric allows you to enjoy your view while protecting your furnishings from harmful UV rays. Turn harsh rays into soft, ambient light without the glare.  Closing the vanes will give you complete privacy.  There are various options available for large windows and sliding glass doors too.

MOTORIZED SHADES

Once considered a luxury in window fashions, motorization is now a much sought after product. Smart technology is so advanced that your shades can be scheduled to adjust to various positions throughout the day to create the perfect balance of light and privacy. Motorized shades can also be easily integrated with smart home technology and voice assistance. Keep in mind, motorization is an available option on any shade.