Choosing the Right Fabric for Your Window Treatment Design

Whether you’ve moved into a new house or are redecorating your current home, window treatments can be a pain. You have to measure, then measure again, and not to mention the fabric. Feeling stuck is infuriating. Continue reading this blog post to help you choose the right fabric material for your window treatment design.

Choose the Window Treatment’s Function

Choosing the window treatment’s function is vital for deciding which fabric is right for you. Color and texture are important, but so is fabric weight. Do you want to block out the sun? Are the window treatments there for aesthetic purposes? The answers to these questions make a difference in which fabric will work best for your window treatments.

A heavier fabric will work best if you want to block out light. The fabric weight doesn’t matter as much if you apply window treatments to style and looks.

Define the Room’s Mood

Before picking out fabric, you need to define the room’s mood. Cotton and linen are clean and versatile fabrics that will amplify various styles. They have a sense of familiarity that can work well in a farmhouse-style space. Find materials with crisp, clean lines for modern or industrial-style homes. For more luxurious spaces, try velvet or silk to provide richness and weight to a room. Linen can also look superb in a bedroom. It gives a casual and comforting feeling to the area.

Stick With the Room’s Décor

What other décor, artwork, and overall style do you have in the space? You won’t want to clash with the aesthetic of the room. Creating a cohesive look can be challenging, but take a moment to remember what décor you have in the area.

What colors already live in the room? Do you want to add a pop of color or stick with something more neutral? If you want to go with a pattern, ensure it matches the entire room. Your window treatments should help amplify the streamlined look, not pull away from the décor.

Choosing the right fabric for your window treatments doesn’t have to be difficult. Following the above tips will help make the process simple and easy. Once you’ve picked the fabric, grab some custom drapery hardware from Paso Robles Ironworks. Our quality hardware will leave you coming back for more.