Dining rooms are a special part of the home. Windows stream-in natural light and provide scenic views to those enjoying the space. However, too much of a good thing can lead to uncomfortable dining conditions. Harsh sunlight or foot traffic outside your windows may distract your family and guests during their meal. We have suggestions for the best dining room window treatments to fit your style and needs.
Why Dining Rooms Deserve Special Window Treatments
Consider whether the area is part of an open floor plan or a traditional closed space, as well as how much natural light the space receives, privacy concerns and the time of day the space is most often used. Once you focus on your dining area issues, your personal decor preferences will guide you to the best window treatment solutions for your space. Be creative and intentional and your personal style will shine through.
The dining room above is filled with incredible natural light. However, before window treatments, this room was difficult to use during certain times of the day because of the harsh sunlight. Once Silhouette® Window Shades were added, this space became glowing and beautiful.
Popular Dining Room Window Treatment Ideas
We’ve gathered some of our favorite window treatment ideas we think you’ll love. Plantation Shutters add timeless beauty and craftsmanship with precise control over light with a polished look. Draperies deliver a very elegant touch with color, texture, and an ambiance of luxury. Roman shades bring a tailored, sophisticated look with soft fabric folds that bring charm and dimension. Woven Wood Shades will serve up a warm and organic style to make meals cozy.
How to Match Window Treatments to Your Dining Room Style
We find that most dining rooms are still styled traditionally–a formal dining room set and buffet. Sound familiar? Today, homeowner decor style is moving toward the transitional look. To achieve a transitional dining room look in your home, simply blend traditional pieces with some contemporary additions. Check out the dining area below. This redesign only took a few steps.
By adding black accents to a warm palette, we’ve freshened up the look of this space. The more contemporary dining table and new chandelier is just enough change to make a huge impact. These subtle improvements take this room from traditional to transitional.
Start small by picking colors and fabrics you enjoy for the dining room window treatments and your style will emerge. Maybe it’s traditional, more modern, farmhouse, or even eclectic pick what you like.
Light Control and Privacy for Entertaining
If you have generous light filling your dining room, this may be a distraction to your family and guests. It is hard to enjoy a meal while squinting from glare or overheating under direct light. The ideal dining room window treatments will give you control over these elements and provide everyone with a more enjoyable experience and offer privacy.
Pirouette shades are used in this dining room to provide a range of light control. When these shades are opened, they reveal light diffusing sheer fabrics. However, when closed, they offer complete privacy, light blocking and protection from harsh UV rays.
If privacy is a concern for you but you still want generous amounts of light in your dining area consider top down bottom up shades. They will solve any foot traffic distractions outside the windows while allowing sunlight to brighten the space. While top down is for shades, shutters offer a similar feature and benefits.
This dining room uses NewStyle Hybrid Shutters which offers a “split tilt” system. In this system, the top of the shutters remains open, allowing light into the space, while the bottom of the shutters can be closed for complete privacy and light control at eye-level.
Finishing Touches: Fabrics, Hardware & Layering
Fabrics provide a custom appearance by softening the windows and bringing color into the space. Using draperies is a simple and stylish way to achieve light and privacy control. If more control is desired, this is the perfect opportunity to layer your window treatments.
In this dining room, Designer Screen Shades are used as a base layer and coupled with flowing draperies to provide light control and privacy. These shades offer diffused natural light and reduced glare while enjoying the view.
And don’t forget to focus on the hardware. Small details can make a big difference. It doesn’t just hold window coverings, it defines the mood of your dining room and can add elegance, warmth, and simplicity.
Bring Your Dining Room Vision to Life
Ready to explore window covering options that are custom to your home? Our Design experts are here to offer inspiration, ideas and advice. Contact us to schedule your free consultation with Window Fashions of Texas to explore custom dining room window treatments.
