Do you want to redecorate your home — without a dramatic demolition or major renovations? Take a look at the ways to revamp your space, give your home a makeover, and potentially save money with new window treatments.
Add an Accent Wall Without Paint
The accent wall provides a pop of color, without going overboard. While paint is a standard way to create an interior accent wall, it isn't the only option. If you don't have time to paint one interior wall of your home or you're not ready to commit to one color, window treatments can achieve a similar effect.
To create an accent wall or area with window treatments:
- Choose a large or longer sized drape or curtain.
A small shade or short blind isn't likely to stand out against the rest of the room. Instead, your accent wall or area needs a sweeping, over-sized window treatment.
- Select a bold color. An accent wall needs high visibility.
To create this, hang drapes or curtains in a bright or bold hue. This can set the wall apart from other spaces in the room or contrast with a neutral décor palette.
- Hang other types of window treatments. A long crimson drape can create an accent wall. But if you hang this same color window treatment on two different walls (in a corner room), you'll lose the eye-drawing effect.
Will you always want an accent wall in your room? If you're not sure about this décor strategy, a window treatment wall is the best option. You can easily remove the window treatment or switch it for a neutral, less noticeable option.
Create a Textured or Patterned Effect
Do you like the look of wallpaper? Even though a high-quality paper can add texture to the walls or complement the room with plenty of patterns, it's a costly option that isn't easy to install. Beyond the price and installation issues, wallpaper is a semi-permanent décor choice. If you don't like the paper or decide to redecorate, you'll need to remove the product and any adhesives from the walls.
Before you prepare to paper your bedroom or other living space:
- Explore window treatment options with an expert.
Contact a professional to learn more about fabrics, textures, and patterned materials. A window treatment professional can help you to choose the right curtain, drape, or blind for your home décor needs.
- Choose a few different options.
Are you stuck between patterns? With window treatments you don't have to worry about a long, challenging redecoration process. Choose two different patterns and switch the window treatments a few months from now.
- Consider how much drama you want to create in the space.
Do you want a high-drama type of décor? Even though wallpaper can provide this, a rich texture or bold pattern on your curtains or drapes can add an extreme effect.
If you don't like the look of curtains or drapes, consider a textured or patterned shade. Add a colorful print pattern type of fabric to the front of a roll down shade to create a stylish look.
Divide the Space Without a Wall
Open floor plans are common in contemporary décor floor plans. But this doesn't mean you always need to keep a room completely open and airy. If you want to divide a room and section off part of the space, hang a draping window treatment in the middle or near an edge of the area. This strategy can:
- Save you money. A window treatment is a budget-friendly option — especially in comparison to the cost of building a new wall.
- Add a designer look. Choose a patterned or bold window treatment to create a completely new style of décor in the new partial room.
- Create a temporary space. If you're not sure whether you want to divide the space, a curtain or drape is a temporary option.
Along with a physical divider, you can use different colors or patterns of window treatments to stylistically separate the space. Add a different pattern, color, or texture to create visual divisions or lines.
