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Window Treatment Ideas for Smaller Homes

Small House

Natural lighting is a small house’s best friend. It helps to open up a space and make it feel bigger. Another option is researching various window treatments that compliment smaller-sized homes. There are many styles available to match your home’s décor. With a small house, however, you might be wondering what the best window treatment options are. 

The different styles most prevalent in smaller spaces include:

  • Roman Shades
  • Blinds
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Curtains
  • Tie-Up Shades

You are certain to find a style that will make your home feel cozy. Ready to redecorate your small space? Then open the windows and settle in to learn more about these fashionable window treatment styles.


Roman Shades

Roman Shades

Roman shades are different from blinds or curtains. When open, this window treatment stacks smoothly. The pleating adds dimensions to a space that traditional curtains don’t offer. You can raise the panels to the height you want them to be. It’s not an all-or-nothing option. They allow you to block the sun in the early morning instead of waking up to the blinding light in your eyes.

When Roman shades are partway open, the tops remain smooth. Only the bottom, where the shade is raised, forms pleats. The raised area does stay evenly stacked. Additionally, while Roman shades are generally made from fabric, you can also find them made from materials such as wood. With the variety of choices, you can choose a color or pattern that matches the style of your home.

Blinds

Blinds

Another window treatment option to consider is blinds. The phrase “horizontal blind” probably brings images of traditional mini-blinds to your mind. Don’t worry though, horizontal blinds have come a long way in style since their initial popularity. 

Vertical blinds are also an option, especially if you have a patio door that you want to cover. According to DIYnetwork.com, vertical blinds can add “visual height to a room” as the eye travels up the vane instead of left to right.

You may think that blinds, in general, will make your home feel outdated as if it was stuck in the 1990s. However, if you pick the right style of blind, your home will look even more appealing. 

Plantation Shutters

Plantation Shutters

Plantation shutters can give your small home a sense of elegance. No longer are they reserved for sprawling plantations or turn-of-the-century homes. In reality, they can be mounted on any size window.

Plantation shutters add architecture to a home that is both beautiful and functional at keeping out heat and letting in sun. You can choose how large you want the louvers on your shutters to be. These slats commonly come in 2 ½”, 3 ½”, or 4 ½” widths. The smaller 2 ½” slats are the standard size and probably the best choice for a small house with smaller rooms. However, if you want to have a better view when you open the slats, give ones that are two inches wider a try.

Curtains

As traditional as can be, curtains are another great option to accent a small home. They are simple, colorful, and easy to clean. When they are dirty or dusty, all you have to do is take them down and throw them in the wash.

But easy cleaning isn’t the only reason curtains are a popular choice. You have a wide variety of options when it comes to design. Any fabric pattern you like can be turned into curtains. You can also choose the weight of the fabric. Heavyweight fabric works well to block out the sun. Lightweight or sheer fabrics diffuse light but still allow it to shine through.

You can also choose the length of your curtains. Suppose you are interested in using the curtains more to control the light than for decorative purposes. In that case, a curtain covering the entire length of the window is necessary. You can also choose half-sized curtains to add a bit of décor, but leave the part of the window uncovered.

Tie-Up Shades

A tie-up shade is just how it sounds. It’s a window covering that you tie to hold it up when you want the sun to shine through. Much like curtains, you can choose a cloth in a pattern or color complementary to your home’s décor. 

Using them is also quite straightforward. Hunker.com explains that, to raise the shades, start at the bottom and fold it in an accordion style. Once you have it rolled as high as you want, use the connected ties on each side to hold the shade in place. You can raise or lower the shade by adjusting the ties.


Conclusion

Just because you have a small home doesn’t mean that you can’t have beautiful window treatments. Don’t feel like you have to go with an option that you’re not satisfied with. Traditional blinds are a great choice. Roman shades are also a nice touch that gives you more control over how much sun you get in during the day. Curtains and tie-up shades give you plenty of pattern and color options, while plantation shutters add an extra touch of elegance.

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