When I closed my home decor boutique in 2023 and stepped fully into interior design, I knew one thing: I didn’t want to create homes that felt staged. I wanted homes that felt lived in, layered, and deeply personal.
This project is exactly that.
It’s a home designed for real life. For grandkids running through the family room. For dogs perched on the breakfast room banquette. For holidays, conversations, and slow mornings with coffee. You might be surprised that window treatments actually do a lot of the heavy lifting in a design.
Why Window Treatments Matter More Than People Think
Lamps shape a room at night. Window treatments shape it during the day. They control light, yes. But more importantly, they control mood. In this home, every treatment was intentionally selected to:
- Soften natural light without losing brightness
- Add warmth and depth through layering
- Reinforce the color story in each space
- Create continuity throughout the house
The Family Room: Bold, Personal, and Layered
This is where the family spends most of their time, so it needed to feel both elevated and comfortable. We leaned into color here. The Liz curtains from TWOPAGES Curtains bring in a bold tone that ties directly to the ottoman fabric. That wasn’t accidental. The detail that takes it up a notch is the trim. That border tape adds just enough contrast to make the curtains feel custom and intentional instead of off-the-shelf.
We paired them with:
- A custom-cut rod (over 200 inches wide, no telescoping nonsense)
- Clip rings that allow micro-adjustments so the drapery just kisses the floor
That level of precision is what separates a good room from a finished one.
Cordless Bamboo Shades: Practical Without Looking Basic
Throughout the home, I used bamboo shades from TWOPAGES Curtains, always in a cordless option. Here’s the reality: if your clients have kids or grandkids, cords are a non-starter. But beyond safety, these shades:
- Filter light instead of blocking it
- Hold their position exactly where you leave them
- Add texture without visual heaviness
They’re doing function and aesthetics at the same time, which is the goal in every decision.
The Sitting Room: Soft Light + Depth
This room needed to feel calm but not flat. This is where layering really earns its keep. One treatment alone would’ve felt incomplete. Layering bamboo shades with curtains gave us:
- Diffused, flattering light
- A sense of coziness without darkening the space
- Visual depth that makes the room feel finished
The Dining Room: Texture, Pattern, and Subtle Detail
In the dining room, the goal was warmth and calm with a little bit of richness. We used the Linnea curtains from TWOPAGES Curtains because the embroidery adds texture without overwhelming the room. It’s a quieter move, but an important one. Not every space needs to shout. Paired with bamboo shades, it keeps the light soft while adding that layered, collected feeling.
The Breakfast Room: Durable, Happy, Real Life
This space gets used every single day, so everything had to hold up to real life. The shades tie back to the rest of the house, which keeps the design cohesive even though the space itself is more playful. Consistency matters more than people realize. It’s what makes a home feel whole instead of pieced together.
The Bigger Picture
This project is full of custom moments. Upholstery, carpentry, refinished antiques. But the window treatments are what connect everything. They:
- Carry color from room to room
- Control how light interacts with each space
- Add softness to architectural elements
- Make everything feel intentional
Without them, the house would still be beautiful. But with them, it feels complete.
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