Selecting the right window treatments can make or break the ambiance in every room of your home. While picking the correct window treatments for every room in the house sounds like a heavy task, Denise Loehr, owner of Lakeshore Interiors, ensures that, really, all it comes down to is deciding what the space will ultimately be used for.
“Each treatment depends on the goals for the room. If you want to bring in natural light but still want UV protection, add in a blind or shade that has a sheer factor. Even sheer fabrics could have a UV rating to protect furniture from fading over time,” says Denise. Having the ability to control the lighting is key in a TV room or office, for example. “You might want some different room darkening options, and a roller would be a great choice,” says Denise. Thinking about types of fabrics is something else to be considered. “Some rollers can be made with vinyl fabrics, that would work well in a kitchen as they can easily be cleaned.”
In a bedroom or bathroom, privacy and darkness at certain times of the day might be important factors in selecting how to dress the windows. “In the bedroom or bathroom, you could select blinds with a top-down, bottom-up control. That way, the blinds can be all the way down, and the top can be adjusted to control privacy and light,” explains Denise. “Room darkening fabrics will really block the light. A lot of times with blinds, there may still be some light seepage. Drapey panels can also offer light blocking, and then texture can be incorporated as well. Natural fibers and woven woods have liners to adjust the lighting and darkness.”
Selecting how to open and close drapes and blinds is something to be considered. There are many options to choose from, such as manual cords or lifts, motorization, and even powered drapery. “If you are doing a home remodel or build, for example, this is something you can think ahead on and actually hardwire for blinds to have them motorized without the need for batteries. We’re seeing more of this as people make ‘smart homes,’” says Denise. “People that have ordered power blinds with batteries or hardwired haven’t regretted it! It is super convenient and can offer better security.”
While drapery and blinds are not a new concept, most people are focused on a cleaner look with their window treatments, utilizing one pleat instead of multiple, a more traditional look, and a simple, nice roll. “Drapes can be so pretty and can really bring the whole room together,” says Denise.
For those who want assistance from beginning to end with selecting blinds or drapes for their home, Lakeshore Interiors is here to help. “We come in and give the consult and provide thoughts on recommending different product options based on what is going to work for the home, style, and goals of the room,” shares Denise. “We will also do the installation, and we can work on creating customized drapes and blinds. For example, we did a pretty roller from a fabric that a customer chose from our fabric room. We can customize most anything to fit whatever color, texture, and style you want in your home.”
To schedule a consult with Lakeshore Interiors or to get more information on the options available, visit lakeshoreinteriorswindowtreatments.com, or visit their shop in Wayzata.
Each treatment depends on the goals for the room. If you want to bring in natural light but still want UV protection, add in a blind or shade that has a sheer factor.