Window Treatment & Fabric Shades to Add Texture to Any Space
Texture is one of the most powerful and trending elements in modern home design, and we’re not sure why many homeowners don’t use contrast more. Compare it to making a salad: Which looks better, a bowl of crispy lettuce, or the same thing with crispy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy croutons?
Our Interior Views Design Center team members aren’t chefs, but we’re talented artists who get the appeal of transforming a one-dimensional room into a space that engages the senses. It’s not that complicated; multiple strategies can add depth and character to any room, starting with window treatments like fabric shades.
Why We Like Custom Fabric Shades
Windows are a prime opportunity for texture introduction through carefully selected window treatments like natural wood blinds or fabric shades. Linen, linen-blend, and natural fiber shades provide a raw, organic texture that softens light beautifully. Or, layer archtectural lines like shutters, blinds, or Roman shades in a nubby fabric with bold custom drapery in smooth velvet for sophisticated contrast. Layering adds visual texture and functional coverage that lead a room's design narrative.
We partner with Hunter Douglas for custom fabric shades in several unique styles:
Textured Wall Treatments and Finishes
A room’s walls set the foundation for texture. Consider installing textured wallpapers, trim, moldings, accent walls like shiplap or board-and-batten installations to create immediate visual dimension. These treatments catch light differently throughout the day — what could be more interesting?
Furniture and Fabrics
Custom furniture and fabrics also play well with other elements in a room. Try mixing smooth upholstery with chunky knit throws, pair polished leather with shiny metal hardware, and layer geometric patterned fabrics with solid textures. The interplay between fabric finishes, such as matte, sheen, and reflective, creates depth that flat materials cannot achieve.
Flooring and Area Rugs
Flooring is another open canvas for texture. Hardwood, natural stone, and concrete each offer distinct tactile qualities; use different flooring materials in a room or vary them throughout your home. Layer them with area rugs in varying pile heights: Examples include low-pile patterned rugs, plush wool pieces, or jute. This layering draws the eye downward, making spaces feel more grounded and sophisticated.
Layering Window Treatment Fabric Shades and Other Elements
The key to your textured interior decor strategy is balance. We tell all of our clients the same thing: Too many competing textures create chaos, while too few result in monotony. Strive for a blend of smooth and rough, matte and reflective, and/or natural and manufactured elements. Your window treatment fabric shades can be anchor pieces — quality materials with eye-catching embellishments and texture will serve as inspiration for coordinating the rest of the room.
You’ve Found the Best Professional Interior Designing Services Near You
Interior Views Design Center has the products and talented team you need to design a stunning home. We offer a range of interior design services, including space planning, window treatments, custom drapery, custom drapery hardware, custom fabric/trim, embellishments, furniture, wall coverings/wallpaper, flooring, window tinting, and awnings.
Contact us for a consultation in Manasquan, Wall, Spring Lake, Sea Girt, Avon, Northern Brick, Farmingdale, Bay Head, Point Pleasant, Mantoloking, Lavallette, Seaside Park, Northern Ocean County, and Monmouth County, NJ.
