As another year comes to a close, we’re taking time to reflect on where we’ve been. Taking a stroll down memory lane, we are excited to present our top 10 list of window covering favorites. Clients in the Milwaukee area are choosing window coverings that represent their sense of style, but also add function, including modern options like motorized shades. Is there a room in your home that needs design help or serious window solutions? Come see why this annual roundup of favorites is trending–with energy savings, creative design, smart home options, and more–and how to incorporate them into your home.
1. Motorized Shades & Smart Blinds
Automation has enhanced our lives throughout our homes. Motorized blinds are one more way to create effortless function. Achieve light control, comfort, and privacy–even when the windows are hard-to-reach, way up high at the second story, or tucked away behind furniture. From one tap on the remote–or in the app–all the way to voice-controlled movement of your window shades, smart home tech will be a game-changer in your home. Schedule times to have more light as needed, or quiet times with less light for privacy and light control.
Wand motorization is also an option for homeowners who desire this special window covering using the SoftTouch® System, which is also child safe due to the detachable wand.
2. Dual Shades for Day & Night Control
Dual shades are a trend, picking up for homeowners around the Milwaukee area. They offer a sheer or light-filtering portion, plus a blackout fabric portion, all in one. See through to the outside, while protecting your home from glare and UV rays, with levels of privacy. Then, when you want a darkened space with complete privacy, lower the blackout shade into place. Ideal rooms are living rooms–for a wide range of light control and privacy, while many homeowners also love dual shade features in the bedroom where you can enjoy a pleasant daytime atmosphere, but serious control when it’s time to sleep.
3. Window Blinds
Wood blinds, faux wood blinds, aluminum blinds and fabric blinds…our four collections of Hunter Douglas blinds offer a beautiful look at the window. From paints and stains to metallic finishes, the slats are customizable in size and coordinate with other elements in the room. Our newest collection, Aria Fabric Blinds, offers exclusive room darkening and light filtering control with the ability to lift the entire blind with motorized control. As an affordable option in window coverings, they invite light control and privacy with ease.
4. Designer Roller Shades (a Minimalist Favorite)
Roller shades offer great options for window coverings because they have a clean, fresh design and are ideal for glare reduction. Consider the designer textures and beautiful details you can select to enhance your home’s aesthetic and function. They also pair beautifully with our Skyline® panel track blinds–a great option for sliding glass doors.
5. Sheer Shades Offer a Soft Glow
Have you heard? Sheer is in! Not just any sheer, but beautifully designed Silhouette® or Pirouette® shades that look great while offering functional shade from harsh light outside. Perfect for spaces with less intrusive, direct light and for areas where you want to have some privacy but still look outside.
6. Energy Efficient Honeycomb Shades
Living in the Milwaukee area, we see a wide range of temperatures, from the intense summer heat, to the chill of winter. Consider Duette® honeycomb shades for their enhanced insulation and climate-related energy efficiency. Not only that, but the additional characteristics you select to customize your window shades ensure the ideal atmosphere and style in your home.
7. Custom Drapery Panels
Fabrics soften the design of a room. Draperies cloak the edges of the window with style and beauty. Closing them allows access to light control, comfort, and privacy. With drapery, you get design and style paired with amazing function. Layer them with window shades for additional control and beautiful style.
8. Plantation Shutters for Classic Durability
Coming in at the top of our window covering favorites are plantation shutters. There are wood and composite styles, along with hidden tilt features and design selections to make your home look beautiful without compromising the aesthetic. Consider motorized shutters that also move instantly when you need to block the light or access privacy.
9. Child-Safe Cordless Options
Child safety is a number one priority with all our shades and blinds, but ‘cordless‘ and ‘stringless’ window coverings are special features we offer, especially for this dynamic. Think motorization, cordless lift systems and window coverings with specific compliance updates. These not only provide peace of mind but also offer stunning design paired with light and privacy functions.
10. Woven Wood Shades for Natural Texture
You know what they say…we saved the best for last! Our woven wood shades collection is simply stunning. Unique weaves and textures are highlighted through the use of natural fibers, like woods, grasses, reeds, and bamboo. We love it for the organic textures and layers. The big trend of the moment is warm neutral tones, but you’ll discover a wide range of choices in color-way and weave as you browse this collection. If you love the look of bamboo shades, you have to see these window coverings!
We’ve Got Design Ideas!
We come right to you with expert ideas, inspiration, and advice to create the ideal solutions in your Milwaukee area home. Our team at Bazaar Home Decorating is excited to bring you continual inspiration with design tips, product innovations, window treatment ideas and style trends…all available on our design ideas blog. Our window treatment showroom is known as an inspiration playground! It’s an amazing opportunity to see and feel fabrics and features up close and in person. Operate the window shades, and find exactly what you consider your own window covering favorites. Get in touch with our team for your FREE in-home consultation.
