Whether it’s swathes of pooling curtain fabric, smart shutters or elegant blinds, there's a covering to dress every window type, whether picture or period. Read on for on-trend inspo that will help elevate your rooms from standard to stunning…
Feature LAURIE DAVIDSON
BEAUTIFUL BLINDS
1 . Layer up Can’t decide between two colours? Or a pattern and plain? Why not go for both, adding layers at your windows with two blinds rather than one, which is also a great way to add extra insulation. Here, a botanical roller blind sits underneath, with a bold yellow Roman blind on top. Daisy Spring roller blind, from £55; Harper Sunshine Roman blind, from £117, both Hillarys 1 Foxglove fabric in pink & green, £125 per m, Eloise Home 2 Little Trees fabric in yellow, £43 per m, MissPrint
2. OPT FOR WOOD
Get the look of shutters without the cost by choosing some wooden Venetian blinds. Whether it's beautiful bamboo or a rich dark oak, wood can inject a real sense of warmth to your space.
50mm Wood Essence Venetian blind in Amber, from £13.77, Terrys Fabrics
3 . Go large
If you have a long run of doors or windows, consider fabric panels like this sleek design, which offers a modern look while allowing light to filter through. Plus, if the opening leads out to a garden, its sheer nature enables you to still have a view outdoors. Don’t worry, though – the unique fabric provides privacy at night.
Oculus Slate panels, from £54.75, Blinds 2go
4. Match soft furnishings
Tie in your window dressing with other elements of your room, from sofa covers to cushions or even a dining table runner. Here, a built-in bench seat has a comfy seat pad covered in the same fabric for a stylish, cohesive look.
Blind, seat pad & cushion in Dulcet Old White, £44.95 per m, Annie Sloan 1 Two-tone ruche trimming by Villa Nova, £22 per m, Jane Clayton 2 Duquette Polka Dot tape trimming by Jim Thompson, £44 per m, Jane Clayton 3 Maya Gimp 14mm trimming by Houles, £9 per m, Jane Clayton 4 Cream delicate cotton lace ribbon, £4.30 for 5m, Hobbycraft
TOP TIP
With no slats or holes, Roman & roller blinds are good for bedrooms
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Add a trim to your blind for an on-trend embellishment
5. Don't forget the loft
Sloping or Velux windows can often get overlooked, especially in a loft conversion, but blinds mean you can filter out the sunlight when you need it during the day and keep it cosy in the evenings. If your windows are hard to reach, opt for a motorised or Smart home blind to make life easier.
Roller blinds in 1138 Greenscreen Sea-Tex® NXT, from £251 for a 1200x1200mm design with manual control, Luxaflex
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