Create a Dimensional Look

At Altra Home Décor serving the greater Phoenix area, many of our customers hope to achieve a unique, personalized look with their new window fashions. One way to do this—while also creating dimension at the window—is to pair drapery with new window shades. Below are some ideas for how to achieve that; be sure to contact one of our specialists for specific advice for your needs.

Create the Pairing

First decide what you want the base window treatment to be, remembering that it’s easier to change the drapes later than to change the base treatment. If your room is small, think about a treatment that will offer a clean look. If your room is large, consider more colorful, dramatic shades. Also consider your décor—if the space has bright colors, you might consider a more neutral shade; similarly, if you have a good deal of pattern in the room, you might want a simpler style for the treatment. Then round out your look:

• Elegant: With timeless Vignette® Modern Roman Shades as your base window treatment, you can choose from a number of styles and fold sizes that will bring depth and style to your room in an elegant, sophisticated way. Your side panels or drapery will help reduce any potential light gaps from the shade, while adding drama and visual interest to the window.
• Nature-inspired: With Provenance® Woven Wood Shades—which are made from woven reeds, grasses, and bamboo—as your base window treatment, you can enjoy the benefits of the natural materials, including beautifully diffused light and lots of texture for the room. A great pairing choice for these shades is boldly colored or patterned drapes, which will complement the look and allow you complete privacy and light control when you want it.
• Modern: With a pairing of honeycomb shades with drapery or side panels, you can achieve a sleek, contemporary window. Duette® Honeycomb Shades offer crisp lines, energy efficiency, and numerous options for pleat sizes and colors, so you’re bound to find something that matches well with your décor. If your shade is light or neutral, you can complement it with a darker drape; if your shade is solid, you could consider a patterned drape.

Window Treatments From Hunter Douglas

As your local Hunter Douglas dealer, we will work with you to identify your requirements and specify the proper custom solution. We will find the balance you need to achieve the look, privacy, daylighting, energy efficiency, and glare reduction that your home needs.

Pairing Shades With Drapes in the Greater Phoenix Area

Altra Home Decor is your source for window treatments, custom drapery, flooring, and more! We serve the greater Phoenix area, including Peoria, Sun City West, Glendale, and Scottsdale, with a showroom in Surprise.

Stop by our locally owned store to view our full-size window treatment displays and sample books. Contact us today to schedule an in-home design consultation!