A window refresh is one of the best ways to give your home a modern, polished update. Transforming your home starts with thinking about how to reflect your personal choices. Taking time to plan your project helps avoid those window covering mistakes that may occur, like mis-measuring window coverings or choosing the wrong style for your room. Mistakes happen, but we are here to offer smart solutions that include minimalist shades to energy-efficient window treatments and smart solutions that level up your window game. We will help you find ways to take those “oops” moments and transform them into “wow” statements.
Finding Your Voice
As easy as it seems to get carried away looking at magazines, portfolios, or blogs about window design, the truth is that strategically designed windows–that reflect your design voice and how you use the space–are optimal. Your home has real-life scenarios happening–including bright light at random times of day, large (tricky to cover) bay windows, and high-up windows in hard-to-reach spots. With all these considerations, it helps to contact a window covering specialist or to ask for help in choosing the best coverings for your home.
Room Refresh
No two rooms are alike. Each has its own personality, shape, and look. It’s tempting to design the same concept in each room, but the lighting, privacy challenges, and style differ, and so should your approach! A strategy helps to get a cohesive look while enhancing the natural beauty of each room. Here are some key things to keep in mind as you look around your home.
- Home Office: glare-reducing, light-filtering coverings, options for privacy
- Dining Room: optimize privacy control and reduce glare, create ambiance
- Living Room: glare-reducing, light-filtering to blackout options, privacy control
- Bedrooms: room darkening options, privacy control
- Kitchen: glare-reducing, light-filtering, easy to clean
- Bathroom: privacy controls, natural light, hands-free options
Measurement Matters
Measuring your own windows may feel rewarding, but precision is important to avoid window covering mistakes. Small errors may lead to a big impact on window functionality and longevity. The best results come when using a sturdy metal tape measure to record measurements. Start with the top, middle, and bottom to measure width in multiple locations. Do the same with height. Look for cranks or hardware that might be in the way–and impede function or installation–and write down any issues during the measuring process. Make sure to measure for the right mount, whether you have chosen inside or outside mount.
Don’t Skip the Swatches
Whenever people look to create a new design for their window coverings, it’s easy to see colors online, or in their minds, and think that it will automatically look good. This common window covering mistake can leave out important elements. Think about it: you have a beautiful shade on the kitchen window, but can’t seem to control the light filtering through. It may become frustrating for many reasons and not be what you want. Pick and choose the swatches you like and take them home for starters. Begin with the fabric and color, then put it against your lights, walls, existing windows, decor–spots that reflect the tone and depth of the swatch. If you love it, then all is well. If some of the lighting doesn’t work quite right, or the fabric isn’t a great fit, you may need to consider alternative options, but it will save you heartache in the long run.
Motorized Technology
If you haven’t already, you may need to get informed on the new tech in window treatments. Window covering mistakes happen when you try to DIY this yourself. We are here to tell you, implementing new technology into your space is both life-giving and could also be frustrating. Call for a consultation prior to doing it yourself to be sure you know how to get the best outcome for your windows. Some shades will be optimized for one space and windows but not another. Easy control is great, but if it costs you money or trouble down the line due to rushed installation, it can be better to ask the pros for help.
Know the Options
- Cordless or cord-safe: great for kids’ rooms, bathrooms, or anywhere you want easy access
- Motorized Blinds: works with remote, app control or smart home integration; good for rooms with high-privacy needs, bigger windows, or hard-to-reach spaces
- Motorized Wand: individual control at the window, adjust with a nudge up or down; lets you have simple, instant control
Trust the Process
If you are ready to consider putting up new window treatments, the best advice we can offer is: Don’t rush the decisions. Trying to rush the process leads to various window covering mistakes that will end up with frustrating results instead of a dreamy atmosphere. Window coverings are an investment. Taking the time to learn about your options, identify the proper function you need, get accurate measurements, find the colors, fabrics and opacities that work for your family will pay off in the end. At Window Fashions of Texas, we follow a standardized process to ensure your satisfaction. Our window covering specialists help you make the best choices for your home. Start with an in-home consultation, or come into a showroom to see what we have on offer. Look over the colors, designs, and newest features with professionals who understand your needs. Contact us to learn how to get started. We cannot wait to help you achieve the home of your dreams!
