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Blinds and Drapes, the Marriage of Hard and Soft

Do you like the precision of hard window treatments but the flowing vibe of soft shades? Or maybe it’s the dramatic contrast of soft fabric treatments against the hard structure of slatted design that meets your aesthetic goals. When it comes to creating striking layered window treatments, it is often the marriage of opposite textures that make the most exciting styles of window fashions. One popular pairing of opposites is hard blinds and drapes made of soft fabric, and the resulting multi-tiered design has both aesthetic and performance enhancements.

Parkland® Wood Blinds and drapes from Design Studio™ make stylish layered window treatments Edmond, Oklahoma (OK).

Complementing Aesthetics

Using multiple layers in a window treatment is one way to add design features to a space in a graceful and purposeful way. Play with contrasting textures and complementing colors by customizing blinds and drapes to suit personal tastes and existing home décor.

  • Textures: When it comes to the textures of blinds and drapes it is a matter of opposites attract. Hardwood or faux wood blinds complement the soft aesthetic of drapery by contrasting its flowing nature with structured movement. Have the best of both worlds with layered window treatments that use hard blinds and soft fabric shades.
  • Colors: Available in a rich palette of neutral colors, blinds make a dynamic neutral base layer for window fashions to build upon. When using Hunter Douglas blinds, partner it with drapery from the Hunter Douglas Design Studio™ Collection for copasetic treatments that match stylistically and can perform in unison. Design Studio™ drapery is available in a wide range of materials with ranging textures, colors and patterns including lines of designer fabrics from contemporary artists.

Better Performance

Beyond looking good, layered window treatments offer enhanced performance increasing the return on some of the most desirable attributes of window coverings. Better light control with increased room-darkening abilities and money saving insulation for better energy efficiency both from the smart union of blinds and drapes.

  • Light Control: When it comes to controlling light few window treatments are more proficient or precise than blinds. With hard, impenetrable slats natural sunlight cannot permeate through blinds when closed, and when open and engage the tilted slats on a blind deflect light with purpose and precision. When combining blinds and drapes into a single window fashion the drapery increases the room-darkening abilities by covering any light leaks from the edges of the blinds or between the slats.
  • Insulation: A primary benefit of window coverings is their insulating abilities. High-quality window treatments block energy transfer through windows to keep inside feeling more comfortable, whether that’s warmer in the winter by keeping the cold out or cooler in the summer by keeping air conditioning in. Combining window treatments in a layered fashion increases the insulation thus providing better protection around home environments.
Create winning layered window treatments with blinds and drapes under the expert design guidance of the team at Premier Blinds. Explore the unique benefits of all 3 style of Hunter Douglas blinds and the wide selection of drapery fabrics with your design consultants to find the best combination of blinds and drapes for your home.

HUNTER DOUGLAS BLINDS AND DRAPES

Premier Blinds is located near Edmond, Oklahoma, and serves the greater Oklahoma City area including Nichols Hills and Edmond, OK. Request a consultation today.