People spend a lot of time and effort decorating their homes, selecting colors, patterns, and textures that reflect their tastes and make the different rooms in their home feel comfortable and look appealing. Often, people change their decor when they need a refresh or as the seasons change, trying to achieve the exact mood they’re aiming for, and window coverings are a critical element in achieving this.
Accordingly, as days grow shorter and the weather cools across North Idaho and Eastern Washington in fall and winter, it’s not surprising that many homeowners change their interiors. Just as nature adorns the outdoors with frost, colorful foliage, and dustings of snow, most people begin to adorn their interiors with warm or festive colors to create a warm, inviting atmosphere that complements and contrasts with the chilly weather. Whether you’re in a lakeside cabin near Coeur d’Alene, a modern home in Spokane Valley, or a classic farmhouse outside LC Valley, your choice of window coverings will play a big role in how cozy and comfortable your home feels.
Best Blinds & Awnings can be your partner in finding window appointments that bring function, style, and the right mood to every room. Here’s how the right window coverings can transform your space into a haven for relaxation.
1. Softening Natural Light
Natural light is one of the biggest mood-setters in a home, and during winters here, naturally light is a precious commodity. However, when the sun is so low in the sky, it can glare directly into your home. Sheer shades, layered drapery, or light-filtering roller shades can soften the light, bringing a warm glow into your home during the day. This creates an inviting atmosphere perfect for reading by the window or gathering with family.
2. Adding Warmth Through Color and Texture
Window coverings are a natural way to introduce warm tones and rich textures into your home design. Fabrics like linen, wool blends, or velvet bring depth and warmth, while earthy colors such as scarlet, amber, or rust add seasonal comfort. Roman shades or layered curtains are especially effective at creating a warm, tactile look.
3. Improving Insulation for Comfort
Warmth isn’t just about looks; it’s also about how a space feels. Drafty windows can make even the most beautifully decorated room feel uncomfortable. Window treatments such as cellular (honeycomb) shades, lined drapes, or shutters provide insulation, keeping out drafts and helping HVAC systems maintain steady indoor temperatures during the Inland Northwest’s chilling winters. The result is a space that feels snug and welcoming, no matter the weather outside.
4. Enhancing Privacy
Even though the sun drops early in the winter, you’re still up and about in your home, whether playing games, watching movies, dining, or doing homework. When your windows aren’t covered, it’s easy for people to peek into your home. That can make you feel a bit exposed, even if it’s just the neighbor heading home from work or walking the dog. To make your home feel more private and secure, motorized blinds or layered treatments give homeowners the ability to quickly adjust for privacy. The simple act of lowering shades in the evening makes a room feel more intimate and relaxing.
5. Layering for Depth and Style
Layering is one of the most effective design techniques for creating a sense of warmth and abundance in interior design. Pairing functional blinds or shades with decorative drapery panels not only adds insulation and light control but also gives windows a finished, designer feel. The extra dimension makes rooms look more polished while providing practical versatility.
6. Setting the Mood with Motorization
Motorized window coverings can enhance the sense of comfort by letting you control light and privacy with the touch of a button. Dim the sunlight while working on your computer screen or close the blinds at night with a single tap. Motorized blinds are convenient, comfortable, and practical, allowing you to get just the right amount of light or set the height of the blinds without having to get up and down to see what works best from your favorite chair.
Bringing Comfort Home
The right window coverings do more than frame your view; they influence the entire mood of each room in your home. By softening light, adding warmth and texture, improving insulation, and providing privacy, the right window coverings transform your living spaces into inviting retreats perfect for every season.