3 Tips for Layering Shades and Drapery

Layered window treatments near Eugene, Oregon, are an excellent way to enhance the aesthetics of your home while maintaining beauty, functionality, and versatility. If you have been itching to learn the ins and outs of layering shades and drapery, you are in the right place! We dive into our top tips so you can enjoy impressive style and functionality.

Tip 1: Mix Materials for Visual Interest

The first of our three tips for layering shades and drapery is to combine sheer materials with thicker fabrics for enhanced visual interest and functionality. This allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds separately and even more privacy and light control when combined.

Sheer window treatments, like Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Sheer Shades, allow soft light to filter through space for a warm, inviting feel. When layered with a thicker window treatment, like custom drapes, these window treatments provide drama and depth at the window for visual intrigue. Functionally, this combination provides enhanced privacy, light control, and even noise pollution reduction.

Tip 2: Combine Patterns with Solids

Layering shades and drapery leaves a lot of room for creative exploration. For some, they know exactly what they want this to look like. For others, some inspiration is needed. If you fall into the latter bucket, we suggest combining patterns and solid colors.

Prints and patterns are widely available within our custom drapery collection, allowing you to find a style that you adore. Additionally, our collection of shades comes in hundreds of colors—ranging from neutral to bold—to complement the pattern you choose. Pairing a pattern with a solid color allows the products to enhance each other while adding a playful, visually pleasing style to your windows.

Tip 3: Hang Each Style the Right Way

We understand that this tip for layering shades and drapery might seem a little silly. Is there really a wrong way to hang window treatments? Not necessarily, but there is a way to hang them so that the window looks as beautiful as it can.

For curtains, we suggest hanging them as high and wide as possible. This helps make your window look bigger and ensures that the drapes don’t overwhelm the shades that they are covering. This will be achieved while installing your curtain rod, so be sure to make proper measurements before getting that drill out!

Find Shades and Drapery Near Eugene, OR

From creating visual interest to providing additional functional benefits, layering shades and drapery come with a variety of perks. To learn more about our suggested tips or to explore our available collection, be sure to contact or visit us today at VSC Window Coverings. Our friendly team of experts cannot wait to assist you on your interior design journey.

Plus, visit our promotions page for great deals on our window treatments throughout the year to find great deals on your favorite Hunter Douglas shades, blinds, and shutters.

VSC Window Coverings is located in Eugene, Oregon, and proudly serves Eugene, OR, and the greater Lane County, Oregon area.