How to Use Different Window Treatments Together in Fort Lauderdale Homes

For some Fort Lauderdale homeowners, one window treatment on some windows might not be enough. Whether it’s to achieve a specific style, improve heat and light blocking ability, or any of a variety of other reasons, combining window treatments has become a common practice.

So which window treatment combos give your home the most stunning looks and the most effective window coverage? Let’s highlight some of the most popular pairings for Fort Lauderdale homes.

Using Plantation Shutters with Drapes

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

Pairing Shades with Draperies

 

A combination of shades and draperies can imbue your space with a classic look, perfect for rooms that you want to show off. What gives this combination such appeal is based in the varying textures you can achieve, particularly with cellular shades or roman shades. When you match colors but contrast textures, you’re able to make that room feel simultaneously cozy and sophisticated.

Pairing a Valance or Cornice with Window Treatments

Although they’re not as common as they once were, valances and cornices do still pop up in certain spaces, and can fill a niche when paired with the right partner. Like drapes do when paired with shutters, a cornice or valance will typically function as an accent. We suggest pairing an interesting color up top with a more neutral window treatment, like Polywood® plantation shutters or faux-wood blinds. This type of combination works incredibly well in certain rooms like the kitchen, where you probably want a waterproof window treatment like Polywood.

Window Film Goes with Any Window Treatment 

Back when it was first introduced, window film was just used to darken windows, which had a drawback since it could make a space feel a little lifeless as well as prevent you from getting a clear outside view. The window film available today lacks these issues, as it can block up to 80% of solar energy without hindering your view with a layer of tint.

That makes window film a great partner to any window treatment, since it can seamlessly adhere to your window glass and drastically improve your window’s r-value. Window film accomplishes all this while giving you free reign in how you want to dress the window, whether you choose cellular shades, plantation shutters, or any other window treatment.