Are you struggling to find the right window treatments? Is searching for blinds or shades that will work in your space taking all the fun out of decorating? Tricky windows can seem impossible. When you’re trying to create a specific look, you often want to use a particular window treatment, but the window may demand a different solution. Consider these suggestions if you’re stuck trying to find a window treatment solution for a tricky spot in your home or office.

Window Treatments for Doors:

Deciding on window treatments for an exterior door with panes leaves many interior design DIYers stumped. Exterior doors or oddly placed doors can add a significant amount of stress to an otherwise straightforward project. We recommend choosing a window shade that matches the window treatments you’re installing in the rest of the space. Mount the shade just outside the window frame on the door. By helping the door blend in with the other windows in your space, you can add style to your exterior door without drawing away from the overall design.

Window Treatments for Window Seats:

Are you trying to figure out what window blinds or shades are best suited for a window seat? We find that combining a bamboo woven shade with a quality short-length curtain panel offers a stylish look with the cozy feel you may be trying to create.

Can Casement Windows Accommodate Window Blinds or Shades?

For casement windows, we recommend looking at roman shades. Mounting roman shades on the outside of the casement window frame is a good idea for windows that swing out away from the house. With roman shades, you get convenience, function, and style. They’re one of the most versatile window treatment options available.

What Should You Do With That Difficult Window Behind the Bed?

If you are decorating a bedroom and have a window behind the bed, we recommend the classic plantation shutter. The plantation shutter is always a solid choice for windows that are hard to reach.

Window Treatments for Windows with Shallow Trim or an Odd Shape:

We recommend cordless shades if you are dealing with a window with an unusually shallow trim or an odd shape. Mount your cordless shades outside the frame to add a pop of style, color, or texture (depending on your cordless shade choice) without blocking out all your light.

Window Treatments for Stair Windows:

When it comes to stair windows, we find there are two common concerns. One, there’s a safety concern, and two, stair windows may be almost completely inaccessible. If your stair windows are within reach of anyone going up and down the stairs (even children in some cases), make sure to go with a cordless shade option – cordless roman shades are often an ideal solution for staircase windows. If your windows are almost inaccessible or very difficult to reach (most common in homes with vaulted ceilings), take a look at the different roman shades and woven shades with a motorization feature. Adding motorization to your blinds or shades means you have complete control over how much light comes in when even if you can’t reach them. You might also enjoy voice-activated control of your shades depending on how you choose to install your motorized blinds or shades.

Window Treatments for Utility Spaces:

If you have a laundry room or a pantry with a window, you’ll probably want to focus mainly on function. Get the exact features you want. For instance, if your priorities are to control the temperature, and control the light, you may want to install a cellular shade. Just mount the cellular shade inside the window frame, and you have a no-fuss solution to almost any window-related problem your utility room faces.

Decorating should be fun – at least for the most part. Don’t let tricky windows take that away from you. When you’re facing a hard-to-decorate window, check back for designer tips and hints at BlindsChalet.com.