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Woven Wood Shades Shopping Guide

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Inner Layer: Roller Shades — Sullivan / Outer Layer: Waterfall Woven Wood Shades — Artisan Weaves Reed, Slate

What Are Woven Wood Shades?

Woven Wood Shades are woven shades for windows made from natural woods, reeds, bamboo or grasses. Woven Wood Shades add immediate visual interest to any room’s décor with their rich organic texture. They also provide a relaxed atmosphere, inviting the peace of the outdoors inside. Woven wood window treatments look beautiful layered with drapery or alone for a simple, natural look. If you’ve decided on woven wood window treatments for your home, we’re certain you’ve chosen a versatile window treatment style you’ll love for years.

Standard Woven Wood Shades — Artisan Weaves Coastline, Muslin

Different Types of Woven Wood Shades

At The Shade Store, we offer four styles of woven shades for windows: Waterfall, Standard, Cascade and Roller. Three of these styles — Waterfall, Standard, and Cascade — can be thought of as Roman-style Woven Wood Shades due to how they stack when raised. The fourth style — Roller — operates just like a our regular roller shades made of fabric or other materials.

We’ll explain the differences among woven shades for windows and help you choose the right type depending on your needs and taste.

Woven Roman Shades: Waterfall, Cascade and Standard

Waterfall, Cascade and Standard Woven Wood Shades function like Roman Shades. The Shade Store offers a wide selection of materials and colors to complement your home décor.

The Waterfall Woven Wood Shade is our most popular style. It embodies a clean, simple look and has neat stack when raised. Pictured: Waterfall Woven Wood Shades — Grassweave, Cafe

Our Standard Woven Wood Shades provide clean lines and include a custom valance. This option allows for further customization with decorative borders, as seen above. Pictured: Standard Woven Wood Shade — Artisan Weaves Bayshore, Sage

Finally, for even more visual interest in your shade, the Cascade Woven Wood Shade features aluminum dowels hand-sewn into the shade every 5-7”, creating a beautiful ‘cascading’ horizontal pattern. Pictured: Cascade Woven Wood Shade — Grassweave, Snow

Privacy

Similar to Roman Shades, the above three styles of woven shades for windows can be made with blackout and privacy linings, making them well-suited for bedrooms, bathrooms, rooms facing the street and other areas where privacy is essential. In addition, you can choose the Top Down Bottom Up option for Cascade, Waterfall and Standard Woven Wood Shades (this option is not available for Woven Wood Roller Shades). Top Down Bottom Up woven shades for windows let you lower the shade from the top and raise it from the bottom, letting in natural light while maintaining privacy.

Woven Wood Roller Shades

Woven Wood Roller Shade — Jackson, Grey

Unlike the previously mentioned styles of woven wood window treatments, our Roller Woven Wood Shades don’t stack at the top of the window when raised. Sophisticated and minimal, these woven shades for windows take up only a small amount of space at the top of the window when raised, making them ideal for spaces with beautiful views.

Woven Wood Roller Shades are light-filtering, meaning they let in a bit of ambient natural light even when the shades are lowered.

For the brackets that hold roller woven wood window treatments in place, you can choose from a variety of stylish finishes. We also offer upholstered valances in the same material as your roller shade, as well as sleek metal valances.

Cord vs. Cordless Wood Shades

The Shade Store offers woven wood window treatments with and without cords. Our cordless woven wood shades let you adjust your shades’ height with a simple pull. Our motorized woven shades for windows are the ultimate in smart home solution — letting you synchonize multiple window treatments, set your favorite positions and schedule timers with your remote, smartphone, tablet or home automation system.

What to Consider When Purchasing Woven Shades

Waterfall Woven Wood Shade — Artisan Weaves Del Rey, Taupe

You have lots of options when designing your perfect Woven Wood Shades. For rooms that need privacy, Roman-style Woven Wood Shades are your best bet due to the available lining options. For a more modern style that lets light filter in, we recommend our minimalist Roller Woven Wood Shades.

The Shade Store offers an extensive selection of woven wood textiles to suit your taste and complement your interior décor. Sustainably sourced and environmentally conscious, they are handcrafted from the finest natural materials, bamboos and grasses.

We invite you to explore our newly released Artisan Weaves collection. Mastering the art of simplicity, this distinct collection of all-natural materials is beautifully textured and made with only natural fibers to create a theater of light that softens every space.

Here to Help

Our Design Consultants are always ready to answer your questions about woven shades for windows. Visit us at your local showroom, give us a call at 800.754.1455 or request a complimentary design consultation today.

 

Explore the Benefits of Blackout Shades

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Inner Layer: Blackout Roller Shades — Bond, Charcoal / Outer Layer: Tailored Pleat Drapery — Victoria Hagan Oceana, Stone

You should consider Blackout Shades if you’re in the market for window treatments and looking to prevent natural light from seeping into a room. Blackout Shades are great for bedrooms, nurseries, home theatres, and so many more spaces. We also recommend them to customers who work at night and sleep during the day.

If you are interested in finding the perfect Blackout Shades for your windows or learning more about the benefits of Blackout Shades, The Shade Store has everything you need. Continue reading for ideas and custom Blackout Shade options available at The Shade Store.

What Are Blackout Shades?

Blackout Roller Shades — Sheila Bridges Porringer, Mimosa

While every window treatment from The Shade Store is handcrafted to meet your privacy and light-filtering needs, our Blackout Shades are designed specifically to block out natural light — properly installed Blackout Shades can make your room almost completely dark. To achieve this effect, Blackout Shades are made with high-quality opaque materials and designed to fit tightly into window casings to reduce light seepage. Blackout Shades’ unique design also makes them great for helping control the temperature in your home.

At The Shade Store, blackout materials are available for many window treatments styles. If you decide on a material that is not inherently blackout, consider adding blackout lining. Blackout lining is applied to the back of shades, which helps to block 95-99% of natural light from entering a room. Similar to Blackout Shades, blackout lining provides added sun protection, improves insulation and offers great light control.

Benefits of Blackout Shades at a glance:

  • Block Sound
  • Improve Energy Efficiency
  • Light Filtering
  • Privacy

Choosing the Right Design


Flat Roman Shade — Baldwin, Stone, with blackout lining and Samuel & Sons Flanders Trim, Granite

At The Shade Store, we offer an assortment of Blackout Shades suited to meet your unique style and design preferences. Blackout solutions are available for the following window treatments:

Once you’ve selected your window treatment type, it’s time to select your fabric. At The Shade Store, you can choose from a wide variety of fabrics and designer materials to complement the aesthetic of any room in your home.

Designer Tips About Styling Blackout Shades

Recently, The Shade Store was featured in a piece by House Beautiful showcasing the best blackout window treatments if you’re having trouble falling asleep. In it, our designer partners Nate Berkus and The Novogratz shared a few of their tips for selecting the perfect Blackout Shades.

Nate Berkus

What are some key things to consider when selecting the best blackout shades?

The most important thing is to make sure your blackout shades fit the window properly. I always recommend going with a custom shade to ensure no light peeks through, especially in the bedroom. The Shade Store is truly the best resource for custom window treatments as they make the process so simple and seamless. They handle all the measurements and installation — there is zero guesswork.

How would you balance style and function when looking for blackout shades?

Blackout shades are so hardworking, minimizing light and elevating spaces. But they can also be attractive, adding a subtle pattern or color that complements the overall design of a room. My collection for The Shade Store includes an assortment of timeless, travel-inspired prints for blackout Roller Shades that can easily be combined with Drapery. The beauty of these blackout Roller Shades is in the versatility of their patterns. Each style is a subtle, curated backdrop for the home that can either stand alone as a powder room accent or fold into a large living room.

What are your recommendations for abnormally sized windows?

Go the custom window treatment route. It’s worth the investment and will make a big impact.

Bob and Cortney Novogratz, aka The Novogratz

How would you balance style and function when looking for blackout window treatments?

We always feel comfortable choosing styles and patterns, but as designers, we’re constantly curious. That is why we rely on other experts when it comes to function. We’ll never know everything about a home, so we’re not afraid to ask experts. That’s what they’re there for, and they’ll be happy to share their knowledge. Enjoy the learning process as you invest in your home.

Can you share with us your absolute favorite blackout window treatment and why?

We’ve always been partial to our Backgammon Design, and it’s available in a blackout treatment. The pattern can be used both in traditional and modern settings, so it gives us a lot of surprising design flexibility. It’s versatile in its function and form.

If I need one that’s insulated, what are some things I should look out for?

First, understand whether you are insulating to keep heat out or if you need to insulate from the cold — there are different options for everything so it’s good to explain your unique situation to a Design Consultant at The Shade Store and pick their brain. We still do that today on certain projects.

What are your recommendations for abnormally sized windows?

We’ve currently finished a project in The Bird Streets of LA with huge windows, and we’re working on another one in NYC. We’ve also designed hospitality projects with abnormally sized windows. We recommend creating a custom treatment to make a bold statement. There are places to save in design and places to splurge. Think of a large window as an artistic moment — you want to adorn it with a gorgeous frame.

Have questions about Blackout Shades? We’re here to help.

If you have questions about Blackout Shades — or if you need assistance achieving your dream windows, we’re here to help. The Shade Store offers expert services every step of the way — from inspiration to installation. Our team of Design Consultants is available to assist you with material selection, color coordination, measurement & installation scheduling and more, however you choose to shop. To get started, stop by your local showroom, visit us online or give us a call at 800.754.1455.

 

Spring 2022 Window Treatment Trends from the Kips Bay Palm Beach Decorator Show House Palm Beach

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The Shade Store, the leader in custom window treatments, has returned to the Kips Bay Decorator Show House in Palm Beach, Florida for the fourth year as the exclusive window treatment partner. Collaborating with 21 renowned designers, The Shade Store is once again showcasing the transformational impact of decorative window treatments in creating inimitable environments.

The Kips Bay Decorator Show House brings each designer’s vision to life through an array of window treatment styles that display a variety of illustrious details and rich fabrics — showcased in custom Roman Shades, Drapery, Woven Wood Shades, Valances, Cornices and more. It features custom window treatments in materials from The Shade Store’s in-stock collection of 1,300+ styles, as well as designer-supplied C.O.M. fabrics.

“It has been an honor to partner with The Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach for the fourth year in a row,” says Ian Gibbs, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of The Shade Store. “Since inception, it has provided some of the most talented global designers with a platform to showcase their rich ingenuity and creativity, all to benefit an excellent cause. Today, we gather together to support and celebrate the inspiring work of our design partners and help bring their visions to life through the wide range of capabilities The Shade Store has to offer. It is a privilege to once again be working with these incredibly talented designers and helping to foster imaginative and immersive experiences.”

From the comeback of intricate cornices, valances and classical elements like tapes and trim, to an emphasis on natural materials — including several installations of The Shade Store’s new Artisan Weaves collection — the windows of the show house provide a glimpse at some of the top Spring 2022 trends in interior design. Gibbs adds, “Kips Bay is the global stage for design — it’s where the trends are set. We love to see how designers use their window treatments as a key element of their spaces.”

In this blog post, we present a variety of new trends in window coverings — we invite you to explore each stunning space from the 2022 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach and get inspired.

Please note, in this blog post we list some products as C.O.M. (Customers’s Own Material) and C.O.T. (Customer’s Own Trim). In these instances, designers utilized The Shade Store’s industry-leading trade program to select their own materials and trims. You can learn more about the The Shade Store trade by visiting theshadestore.com/trade.

Photography by John Bessler unless otherwise noted.

Alice Engel, Peter Pennoyer Architects – Living Room

Alice Engel sought to convey a timeless, gracious sense of comfort and hospitality. The window treatments from The Shade Store capture the region’s sunny palette, showcasing deeper hues than those of the famous Palm Beach pastels. The woven grass material informed the selection of Drapery fabric — a winsome brushstroke gingham pattern from Steve McKenzie and the added Samuel & Sons’ rich ruby brush fringe trim on the leading and bottom edges of the panels achieve a more tailored, tactile dimension.

“The Drapery and Roman Shades are critical to our design since the windows are dominant in our room. In dressing up a lengthy wall and tying together a rich array of colors, textures, and patterns, we depend on them to soften the architecture and complement the furnishings, wallcovering and textiles,” says Engel.

Alice Engel’s custom window treatments include: Flat Roman Shades in C.O.M. Fabric — Soane Britain Karun Thakar Floral Lattice, Ocherous Mutka Silk with C.O.T. Samuel & Sons Harbour Beaded Braid, Kelp; Tailored Pleat Drapery in C.O.M. Fabric — Steven McKenzie Gingham, Paprika with C.O.T. Samuel & Sons Aria Silk Brush Fringe, Ruby; Drapery Hardware — Lafayette, Gun Metal.

Craig & Company – Foyer and Staircase

To dress up the foyer and stairway, Craig & Company added elements inspired by the sea to celebrate nautical life and create awareness of our precious oceans. Joan Craig says, “The woven metallic fish-net fabric we sourced from Jim Thompson adds a bit of a glamorous touch to the underwater theme we’ve created in our space with a custom fantastical underwater mural that celebrates the wonders of the sea. We opted for Drapery panels to help elongate and soften the short space where our only window is located. We included a soft sheer Roman Shade to disguise the unwieldy rooflines just beyond outdoors.”

Craig & Company’s custom window treatments include: Relaxed Roman Shade — in-stock Fabric: Linen Sheers, White; Tailored Pleat Drapery in C.O.M. Fabric: Fox Linton Silk Wool, Midnight Wanderings; Tailored Pleat Drapery in C.O.M. Fabric: Jim Thompson Luxe Leno, Gold/Natural; Drapery Hardware: Steel, Antique Bronze. 

Andrea Monath Schumacher, Andrea Schumacher Interiors – Downstairs Powder Room

Andrea Monath Schumacher designed the Powder Room to be both welcoming and private, while also feeling layered. She chose a fabric that is part of her product line, Liesl, which showcases a butterfly pattern that complements the Flutter wallcovering in the foyer. “Thanks to the top-down, bottom-up feature, the window treatment from The Shade Store provides privacy while letting natural light into the room. Natural light is the best decorative accessory,” says Schumacher.

Andrea Schumacher’s custom window treatments include: Flat Roman Shades in C.O.M. Fabric; Liesl by Flutter. 

Paloma Contreras, Paloma Contreras Interior Design – “Green Gardens” Sunroom

Spring window fashion comes alive in Paloma Contreras’s Sunroom, designed to be a fresh interpretation of classic style. Drapery defines the space and lends a sense of architecture, while crisp dentil pelmets add a bit of timelessness. Contreras designed the room to be clad in treillage — or latticework — so that The Shade Store window treatments add texture and balance to the room. “Because the room has windows on three walls, I knew that the window treatments would need to pack a punch as they would be a major focal point of the room. I opted for tailored draperies in a glazed linen with contrasting trim and dentil pelmets to add a crispness to the space and a little wink to the heyday of Palm Beach,” says Contreras.

Paloma Contreras’ custom window treatments include: Tailored Pleat Drapery in C.O.M. Fabric: Schumacher Lange Glazed Linen, Blanc with C.O.T. Samuel & Sons 1.5” Cambridge Strie Braid, Grasshopper; Drapery Hardware — custom track; Custom Valance in C.O.M. Fabric — Schumacher Lange Glazed Linen, Blanc with C.O.T. Samuel & Sons 1.5” Cambridge Strie Braid, Grasshopper. 

Bakes and Kropp – Kitchen

Bob Bakes elected Flat Roman Shades in a crisp white fabric from The Shade Store’s in-stock selection to enhance the architecture of the bay windows and compliment the balanced design of the space.

Bakes & Kropp’s custom window treatments include: Flat Roman Shades – in-stock Fabric – Linen, White.

Robert Brown, Robert Brown Interior Design – Media Room


© 2022 Nickolas Sargent of DBA Sargent Photography

Robert Brown chose Roman Shades for the Media Room to complement the space’s strong wallcovering. Brown chose a color that seamlessly blends in with the design, softening the millwork that wraps around the windows and opted for a blackout lining to protect the art from the harsh sun, while being both simple and functional. Robert Brown’s custom window treatments include: Flat Roman Shades in C.O.M. Fabric – James Dunlop Textiles Pueblo, Rust. 

Jim Dove, Jim Dove Design – Den

Jim Dove chose to program his space as a swanky bar, incorporating dramatic Drapery as a key element of his design. “The long pours of orange silk taffeta not only expand the space visually, but they also provide a romantic softness to the room. The added layer of Woven Wood Shades adds context, giving a decidedly tropical vibe. Every good room also needs an organic touch, and the shades definitely accomplish that with high style,” says Dove.

Jim Dove’s custom window treatments include: Waterfall Woven Wood Shades – in-stock Fabric: Tahoe, Oak; Pinch Pleat Drapery – C.O.M. Fabric: Renaissance Fabrics Taffeta, Tangerine – in-stock Trim: Samuel & Sons Strata Strie, Denim; Drapery Hardware – Acero, Matte Black. 

Janie Molster Designs – Pool Deck

Bringing the indoors outside, Molster draped the outdoor Pergola to create a poolside retreat with individual ‘rooms’ with designated personalities, perfect for entertaining and designed to inspire relaxation and celebration. Using a mix of The Shade Store’s in-stock Sunbrella performance fabrics and a custom striped material, Molster notes, “The sheer white fabric panels wrapping the pergola on the sides create a romantic, easy-breezy vibe while providing filtered sunlight. The whimsical pink and white cabana stripe fabric backdrop defines the festive palette.”

Janie Molster’s custom window treatments include: Tailored Pleat Drapery in C.O.M. Fabric: PK Lifestyles Canopy Stripe, Hot Pink; Tailored Pleat Drapery – in-stock Fabric: SunbrellaⓇ Vitela, White; Drapery Hardware: Custom Track, Black. 

Barbara Lewis, The Lewis Design Group – “The Reimagined” Primary Closet

Barbara Lewis’ vision for “The Reimagined Closet” was inspired by the luxury of a window in the closet. She used this as an opportunity to create a sunny seating area that beckons one to relax and set the tone for the day, while being surrounded by a beautiful fashion collection. Lewis chose Roman Shades “…because the softness of this style works well when layering patterns together. The classic tailoring of the Roman Shades in the bold green and white zig-zag strie by Schumacher make the window and seating area the focal point of the space.”

“I love how beautiful the soft lines of the shades look against the hand-painted wallpaper,” Lewis adds.

The Lewis Design Group’s custom window treatments include: Flat Roman Shade in C.O.M. Fabric – Schumacher Chevron Ikat, Green; Custom Valance in C.O.M. Fabric – Schumacher Chevron Ikat, Green with C.O.T. Schumacher Sandpaper Tape, Yellow with Samuel & Sons ¼” Cambridge Cord with Tape, Pineapple. 

Nikki Levy, Nikki Levy Interiors – Primary Bath


Nikki Levy used window treatments to blend beauty and function. Roller Shades on the inner layer of the shower window provide privacy and can withstand a damp environment — they are layered under a Flat Roman Shade that helps to balance the hard surfaces in the bathroom.

Nikki Levy’s custom window treatments include: Roller Shade – in-stock Fabric: Chilewich Boucle, Marshmallow; Flat Roman Shade – in-stock Fabric: Victoria Hagan Tidal Line, Moon. 

Ashley Gilbreath, Ashley Gilbreath Interior Design – “Tented Retreat” Primary Bedroom


© 2022 Nickolas Sargent of DBA Sargent Photography

Ashley Gilbreath’s vision was to tent her room, masking some of the existing architectural elements while doing something fun and different. Working closely with The Shade Store, she took a traditional striped fabric by Schumacher and created custom Drapery and a Valance, setting the tone for the room, “Tented Retreat.” “Carrying the drapery to the ceiling and tenting the space makes the room feel cozy and very much like a retreat”, says Gilbreath.

Ashley Gilbreath’s custom window treatments include: Tailored Pleat Drapery in C.O.M. Fabric: Schumacher Brentwood Stripe, Neutral; Drapery Hardware – Custom Track, White; Custom Valance in C.O.M. Fabric: Schumacher Brentwood Stripe, Neutral. 

Noz Nozawa, Noz Design – Sitting Room

Noz Nozawa’s design serves as a cheerful, comforting space to start the day, and the window treatments from The Shade Store are an integral way to achieve this design. Drapery in a humorous toile with Florida-beachy lifestyle scenes brings to life the same playful colors of the room’s walls and upholstery. Nozawa chose bubbly drape trim, light wood drapery hardware, and light wooden shades to celebrate the views of the bright Florida skies and the lush palms in the front yard.

Noz Nozawa’s custom window treatments include: Waterfall Woven Wood Shades – in-stock fabric: Bayshore, Sand; Tailored Pleat Drapery in C.O.M. Fabric: Vervain Uptown Toile, Lavender & Rouge with The Shade Store in-stock Trim: Samuel & Sons Celine Ombre Ball, Mushroom; Drapery Hardware: Lenox, Beech.

Damour Drake – “Toddler’s Haven” Sitting Room

Maryline Damour and Mel Jones’ design brought in elements relating to nature, framing the beautiful Palm Beach views with a beautiful custom Cornice and Drapery panels. They incorporated custom fabrics for the Cornice and Drapery from Helen Prior, a ceramicist who creates her designs in clay and then translates to fabric. Damour notes, “The Cornice and Drapery fabrics act as cousins – while each has their own personality, they relate beautifully. The fabric is 100% linen, so the window treatment has structure versus being flowy, creating an effect that reads traditional with a modern edge.”

Damour Drake’s custom window treatments include: Tailored Pleat Drapery in C.O.M. Fabric: Helen Prior Bloomfield Geometry; Drapery Hardware: Custom Track, White; Custom Cornice in C.O.M. Fabric: Helen Prior custom scalloped fabric. 

Sarah Bartholomew, Sarah Bartholomew Design – Guest Bed and Bath

Sarah Bartholomew used the bedroom Drapery to create cohesion with the walls and ceilings while the Roman Shade and custom Valance in the bathroom reflect a Moroccan influence in their shape, complementing the bedroom décor.

Sarah Bartholomew’s custom window treatments include:

Guest Bedroom: Flat Roman Shade in C.O.M. Fabric: Rose Tarlow Hemp Linen, Seafoam; Tailored Pleat Drapery in C.O.M. Fabric: Guy Goodfellow Collection Taza, Moss with C.O.T. Samuel & Sons Inca Brush Fringe, Avocado and Samuel & Sons ⅝” French Grosgrain Ribbon, Ivy; Drapery Hardware: Custom Track, White.

Bathroom: Flat Roman Shade in C.O.M. Fabric: Rose Tarlow Hemp Linen, Seafoam; Custom Valance in C.O.M. Fabric: Fabricut Hamlet Stripe, Linen with C.O.T. Samuel & Sons ¼” French Grosgrain Piping, Ivy.

Amanda Reynal, Amanda Reynal Interiors –“Breezy Breakfast Hideaway”


© 2022 Nickolas Sargent of DBA Sargent Photography

Amanda Reynal’s “Breezy Breakfast Hideaway” is a veranda retreat overlooking the pool and lush gardens, providing a private outdoor room. The Drapery panels are particularly vital to the room as both a decorative and functional aspect of the space that emulates the look of an indoor window covering while providing protection from the elements. “The inspiration behind this space is old-world Palm Beach and the colorful and floral tropical interiors that preceded ours,” says Reynal.

Amanda Reynal’s custom window treatments include: Ripple Fold Drapery in C.O.M. Fabric: Schumacher Easton Stripe, Leaf with contrast lining in C.O.M. Fabric: Schumacher Ravello, Lemon and C.O.T. Schumacher Castille Tape, Leaf.                                    

Tiffany Brooks, Tiffany Brooks Interiors – Guest Bedroom

Tiffany Brooks envisioned the Guest Bedroom to be “dripping in opulence” and worked with The Shade Store to turn her vision into reality, using her hand-sketched drawing to construct a beautifully crafted Cornice. Brooks’ room included a wall of windows, so it was therefore essential for the window treatments to be impactful, adding to the overall design of the space while creating a moment.

Tiffany Brooks’ custom window treatments from The Shade Store include: Pinch Pleat Drapery – in-stock Fabric: Holland & Sherry Wool Flannel, Azure with a Glacier border; Drapery Hardware – Custom Track, White; Custom Cornice – in-stock Fabric: Holland & Sherry Wool Flannel, Azure. 

Philip Gorrivan, Philip Gorrivan Design – Guest Bedroom

Philip Gorrivan set out to create a space that evoked a feeling of calmness and harmony, while looking sleek and polished. Using layered window treatments in a variety of solid colorways, he selected a lush fabric from The Shade Store’s in-stock collection with Holland & Sherry for the shades, layered under ceiling-mounted Drapery in a dreamy-yet-simple fabric from Classic Cloth that complements the other finishes in the space.

Phillip Gorrivan’s custom window treatments include: Pleated Roman Shades – in-stock Fabric: Holland & Sherry Andes, Blush; Tailored Pleat Drapery in C.O.M. Fabric: Classic Cloth Simplicity, Meringue; Drapery Hardware: Custom Track, White. 

Catherine Austin, Catherine Austin Interior Design – Guest House

The window treatments used for Catherine Austin’s design of the Guest House Dining Room were inspired by the whimsical awnings seen throughout Palm Beach, complementing its Mediterranean-style architecture. Austin selected a sunshine-yellow linen from Schumacher to play off of the brilliant multicolored Celebration wallpaper by CW Stockwell & Voutsa — a recolored version of the iconic Martinique wallpaper from the 1940s. A solid white linen bands the upholstered cornices to highlight the shape and is repeated on the lead edge of the panels.

In the Guest House Kitchen, Austin flipped the window treatment palette and used the Celebration fabric for the main fabric of the treatments, highlighting them with sunshine-yellow pom pom tape from Samuel & Sons. She notes, “A room does not feel complete until the windows are properly dressed. Not only do they provide a way to frame the exteriors views and play off of the architecture, but the window treatments also add another decorative layer to an interior in which to use color, texture, pattern, and shape.”

Catherine Austin’s custom window treatments from The Shade Store include:

Dining Room: Tailored Pleat Drapery in C.O.M. Fabric: Schumacher Piet Performance Linen, Yellow with C.O.T. Schumacher Piet Performance Linen, Blanc; Drapery Hardware: Custom Track, White; Custom Cornice in C.O.M. Fabric: Schumacher Piet Performance Linen, Yellow with C.O.T. Schumacher Piet Performance Lien, Blanc.

Kitchen: Flat Roman Shade in C.O.M. Fabric: CW Stockwell & Voutsa Martinique Celebration, Henri with C.O.T. Samuel & Sons 1.4” Dolce Pom Pom Border, Banana Split; C.O.M. Tailored Pleat Drapery in C.O.M. Fabric: CW Stockwell & Voutsa Martinique Celebration, Henri with C.O.T. Samuel & Sons 1.4” Dolce Pom Pom Border, Banana Split; Custom Valance in C.O.M. Fabric: Schumacher Piet Performance Linen, Yellow with C.O.T. Samuel & Sons 1.4” Dolce Pom Pom Border, Banana Split. 

Goddard Design Group – Guest House


Goddard Design Group took a layered approach to the design of their window treatments from The Shade Store, creating an opportunity to control light and ambiance while adding visual interest and natural elements. Keeping in mind both the space and overall design which dictated the style, the treatments include a woven shade for both texture and filtered light, and a modern sheer from Kravet for moody light control. The main drapery is an over-the-top colorful explosion of embroidered fabric trimmed in a double band of box-pleated ruffles for a strong visual impact.

Goddard Design Group’s custom window treatments include: Standard Woven Wood Shades – in-stock fabric: Reed, Sand; Tailored Pleat Drapery in C.O.M. Fabric: Inner layer with Kravet Party Favors, Old Gold and outer layer with GP&J Baker Exotic Garden, Multi with C.O.T. Kravet Basics 3777-7 and 3777-33; Drapery Hardware: Madison Track, Gold. 

Tish Mills – Guest House

For the home office in the guest house, Tish Mills wanted to create a functional space that inspires creativity while also feeling serene and calm from the crazy work world. She dressed the windows in beautiful, luscious Drapery to feel like a cocoon with a layer of Roller Shades for light control. She notes, “The Drapery was the first item I pulled for the room. I was looking for color inspiration and the minute I saw the lavender wool from the in-stock Holland & Sherry collection, my mind went to the beautiful colors of the early moments of a sunset. That sealed it for me.”

Tish Mills’ custom window treatments include: Roller Shades – in-stock Fabric: Looking-Glass, White; Ripple Fold Drapery – in-stock Fabric: Holland & Sherry Andes, Lavender Mist; Drapery Hardware: Lincoln, Satin Nickel 

Joy Street Design – “In Real Life” Guest Suite

Kelly Finley of Joy Street Design’s “In Real Life” Guest Suite is a respite from everyday life, enveloping its inhabitants in warm duo-chromatic colors, cozy fabrics, and modern features. The suite brings certain elements of the metaverse, including digital art and NFTs, into the real world to bridge the gap between the spaces that are inhabited physically and the spaces that are inhabited virtually. To add to this vision, Finley opted to motorize the Ripple Fold Drapery to help further the notion of making this space more future-forward thinking and a continued infusion of smart home technology.

Joy Street Design’s custom window treatments include:

Bedroom: Cascade Roman Shades in-stock Fabric: Grassweave, Khaki; Flat Roman Shades in C.O.M. Fabric: S. Harris Bukhara 03; Ripple Fold Drapery in C.O.M. Fabric: S. Harris Bukhara 03; Drapery Hardware: Motorized Track, White.

Bathroom: Flat Roman Shades in C.O.M. Fabric: S. Harris Fryer, Pink Alloy.

Have questions about custom window treatments? We’re here to help.


If you have questions about new trends in window coverings — or if you need assistance achieving your dream windows, we’re here to help. The Shade Store offers expert services every step of the way — from inspiration to installation. Our team of Design Consultants is available to assist you with material selection, color coordination, measurement & installation scheduling and more, however you choose to shop. To get started, stop by your local showroom, visit us online or give us a call at 800.754.1455.

About The Shade Store

The Shade Store is a premium custom window treatment company with a rich heritage in luxury textiles and interior design. Its exclusive collection of more than 1,300 in-stock fabrics and materials provides customers with an unparalleled amount of style and customization options. Every window treatment is proudly handcrafted in the USA, hung and tested for quality assurance and ships free in 10 days or less. With showrooms nationwide, The Shade Store offers a complete range of in-person and virtual design services for consumers and design-trade clientele, including samples, complimentary professional window measurements and photo rendering. Additionally, the company is an advocate for environmental sustainability: For every purchase made, the company provides the ‘Gift of Shade’ by planting a tree in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation. For more information about The Shade Store, please visit theshadestore.com.

 

Create an Eco-Friendly Home, Starting with Window Treatments

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Waterfall Woven Wood Shade — Artisan Weaves Del Rey, Taupe

Eco-friendly window shades, blinds and drapery are an essential part of a healthy home. They control light, prevent glare, protect from UV Rays and help regulate temperature. They transform everyday spaces into relaxing retreats and can even help you get a great night’s sleep. At The Shade Store, we offer the finest custom window treatments — including natural woven shades, woven wood window shades, energy-efficient window treatments and more — made from high-quality, eco-friendly materials.

Energy-Efficient Window Treatments

High energy bills are something no one wants to deal with. Luckily, at The Shade Store, we offer a variety of energy-efficient window treatments to help keep your bills in check. Let’s explore your options:

Cellular Shades


Cellular Shade — 3/8″ Double Cell Light Filtering, White

Made with a unique honeycomb design, our Cellular Shades are some of the best energy-efficient window treatments you can find. Their cells trap air, providing excellent insulation and helping maintain comfortable temperatures. Available in light-filtering and blackout options, Cellular Shades can soften natural light or block it out completely, while providing full privacy.

Wools & Blends


Inner Layer: Waterfall Woven Wood Shades — Artisan Weaves Cove, Ash
Outer Layer: Ripple Fold Drapery — Holland & Sherry Andes, Castle Wall, with Bottom Border — Holland & Sherry Andes, Rye

If you have leaky windows, our Wools & Blends collection is full of beautiful energy-efficient and sustainable window treatments that help cut down on unwanted drafts. Wool Drapery is especially great at keeping chilly air out in the colder months and air conditioning in during the warmer months. We highly recommend exploring our partnership with Holland & Sherry — this exclusive collection showcases five gorgeous materials in 30+ colors, each made with 100% natural wool.

Eco-Friendly Window Shades


3% Smart Solar Shade, Ivory / Design: Christina Wikman Interiors / Photo: Jessica Delaney

If you’re looking for eco-friendly window shades with lasting appeal, we invite you to check out our 3% Smart Solar material. Available in five versatile neutrals, it blocks 97% of UV rays and is GREENGUARD Certified, 100% recyclable, PVC-free and easy to clean.

We also recommend Osprey, Osprey Check and Osprey Diamond if eco-friendly window shades are at the top of your list. Made of 95% bamboo and 5% linen and available for Roman Shades, Drapery and Cornices, these materials are the perfect way to add natural material shades to your home décor.

Natural Woven Shades


Inner Layer: Roller Shades — Sullivan, Sand
Outer Layer: Waterfall Woven Wood Shades — Artisan Weaves Reed, Slate

Who doesn’t love adding a touch of pure, natural beauty to their home? We’re proud to introduce Artisan Weaves. Beautifully textured and made with only natural fibers, this exclusive collection of natural woven shades blurs the boundaries between the interior and exterior — showcasing 10 unique materials in 30+ colors made to suit every style.

When it comes to natural woven shades, energy-efficient window treatments and other eco-friendly window treatment materials, The Shade Store has a lot more to offer than what we presented in this blog post! Request a complimentary consultation with our expert Design Consultants or come visit us at your local showroom and we’ll be happy to help you find the perfect eco-friendly essentials for your windows.

Have questions about eco-friendly window shades, blinds and drapery? We’re here to help.


If you have questions about our natural woven shades, energy-efficient window treatments or other eco-friendly options — or if you need assistance finding your dream window treatments, we’re here to help. The Shade Store offers expert services every step of the way — from inspiration to installation. Our team of Design Consultants is available to assist you with material selection, color coordination, measurement & installation scheduling and more, however you choose to shop. To get started, stop by your local showroom, visit us online or give us a call at 800.754.1455.

About The Shade Store


The Shade Store is a premium custom window treatment company with a rich heritage in luxury textiles and interior design. Its exclusive collection of more than 1,300 in-stock fabrics and materials provides customers with an unparalleled amount of style and customization options. Every window treatment is proudly handcrafted in the USA, hung and tested for quality assurance and ships free in 10 days or less. With showrooms nationwide, The Shade Store offers a complete range of in-person and virtual design services for consumers and design-trade clientele, including samples, complimentary professional window measurements and photo rendering. Additionally, the company is an advocate for environmental sustainability: For every purchase made, the company provides the ‘Gift of Shade’ by planting a tree in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation. For more information about The Shade Store, please visit theshadestore.com.

 

6 Window Treatment Trends You’ll Be Seeing a Lot of in 2022

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Tailored Pleat Drapery —The Novogratz Family of Cranes, Waverly Blue

Keeping up with current window treatment trends can be a challenge. Whether you love to change your window treatments often, or just want to make sure what you have going on isn’t totally outdated, these are the top window decorating trends you need to know for 2022, according to our exclusive design partners. 

Trend 1: Window Treatment Patterns & Color


Tailored Pleat Drapery — Martyn Lawrence Bullard Palmier, Onyx

Neutrals may always be in style, but color and pattern are having a serious moment, giving everyone an opportunity to make their interior decor a bit more unique. Whether you tend toward bright and bold or more minimalistic, there are a variety of ways to work this window treatment trend into your home. 

For the more adventurous, picking a pattern that involves multiple eye-catching colors, like Family of Cranes by The Novogratz, will add unexpected appeal. But if you tend toward simplicity, layering your window treatments for a more subtle pop of color will do the trick, too. 

“Trends in window coverings moving into 2022 show the use of color and pattern playing a stronger role. Overall patterns in two or three colors seem very popular, bringing joy to the interior with unexpected twists,” said The Shade Store design partner Martyn Lawrence Bullard.

The Shade Store is here to help bring your vision to life. To learn more about how you can create the perfect custom window treatment looks for you home, request a complimentary design consultation or visit your local showroom.

Trend 2: Sustainable Window Treatments

Inner Layer: Solar Shades — SunbrellaⓇ 3% Sonoma, Charcoal / Middle Layer: Waterfall Woven Wood Shades — Atlantique, Espresso / Outer Layer: Ripple Fold Drapery — Wool Blend, Charcoal / Trim: Samuel & Sons Aristotle Greek Key, Classic White/Black

In today’s world, it’s almost impossible not to be faced with more sustainable choices everywhere you turn—and that includes window covering trends! “Sustainability has become a major issue for everyone, as it should,” said The Shade Store design partners The Novogratz. “Looking into the sustainability of everything is a must.”

Whether through sustainable, eco-friendly materials, like the Greenguard®, Microban® and Oeko-Tex® certified materials available for our Roller and Solar Shades, or through on-trend window coverings that increase energy efficiency, like Cellular Shades and UV-Blocking Shades, there are endless options for making your home a greener place—while staying current with the latest window treatment trends.

Additionally, our Wood Blinds are sourced from low-impact basswood, and our Woven Wood line contains all-natural fibers to minimize your environmental impact while still making a style statement with this window blind trend. Custom Roman Shades and Drapery can also be outfitted with lining to improve insulation and make your home more energy-efficient.

Trend 3: Earth Tones & Neutrals

Inner Layer: Waterfall Woven Wood Shade — Quogue, Ravenna / Outer Layer: Grommet Drapery — Velvet, Camel

There’s nothing new about neutrals, but there are always new ways to incorporate them into your home’s decor—and different reasons for doing so, too. “In the upcoming year, I expect to see lots of earth-toned colors and materials inspired by nature,” said The Shade Store design partner Sheila Bridges. “People are still spending a significant amount of their time indoors, so there is a desire to create environments that still connect us to the outdoors.”

So if the first colors that come to mind when you think of neutrals are black and white, it may be time to reconsider in favor of true neutral earth-inspired tones, like classic Linen in the aptly named color, Natural. 

In congruence with bringing the outdoors in through nature-inspired colors and window decorating trends, letting natural light shine through your window treatments can also help achieve this trend. Consider sheer window treatments, like the always-in-style Sheer Wool Blend, to achieve an even more natural look in any space. 

“People want to feel connected to the outdoors, so window treatments that allow natural light in will be highly desirable,” said Bridges. 

Trend 4: Rattan & Other Natural Window Treatment Materials

Standard Woven Wood Shade — Seaview, Shadow

Continuing the “bringing the outside in” window covering trend, Rattan, and other natural materials are the perfect addition to a sustainably styled home. “Neutral color palettes will always be on-trend, as well as things that have texture. I am loving Rattan finishes right now,” said The Shade Store design partner Nate Berkus.

Woven Wood Shades make achieving a rattan-inspired look easy for every window, but there are many other options when it comes to bringing natural materials into the home. 100% natural and untreated Raw Silk lends effortless elegance to any space with a unique, natural look, while warmer materials, like Wool Challis by Holland & Sherry, and delicately woven Linen will do just the trick. 

Trend 5: Details in Custom Window Treatments


Flat Roman Shade — Cotton, White

From adding custom tapes and trims to your selected window treatment materials to selecting the perfect hardware to tie the look together, 2022 is all about making your window treatment choices unique to you.  “There is a wide offering of hardware finishes, and that is a great accent,” said The Novogratz. “I am seeing a lot of gold, brass, and stainless steel choices.”

The Shade Store offers a range of Drapery Hardware selections, including the classic Steel Hardware Collection and more luxurious options, like the Swarovski Hardware Collection, ensuring a selection that’s just right for your home decor style.

Another way to add your own personal touch to your window treatments is through tapes, trims, and embroidery. The Shade Store’s exclusive Samuel & Sons Collection features a curated assortment of material finishes, designed to turn your windows into works of art. “Embroidery is a strong trend,” said Bullard. “Whether in a pattern or linen or on a sheer.” 

Trend 6: Smart Home Technology & Automation


Inner Layer: Automated Solar Shades — 10%, White
Outer Layer: Ripple Fold Drapery — Holland & Sherry Wool Flannel, Glacier

Set the mood with the push of a button. Create inviting ambiance with the sound of your voice. Achieve complete control over the natural light in your home.

Another important trend we’re noticing in custom window treatments is automation. That’s why we are proud to offer the ultimate in smart home solutions. Our advanced motors and automation by Lutron let you synchronize multiple window treatments, set your favorite positions and schedule timers with your remote, smartphone, tablet or home automation system. Motorization is available for nearly all window treatments and integrates seamlessly with all major home automation systems.

To find out how The Shade Store can help transform your home into a smart home with motorized and automated custom window treatments, request a complimentary design consultation or visit your local showroom.

Have questions about custom window treatments? We’re here to help.

If you have any questions about the latest window treatment trends or need assistance finding your dream window treatments, we’re here to help. The Shade Store offers expert services every step of the way — from inspiration to installation. Our team of Design Consultants is available to assist you with material selection, color coordination, measurement & installation scheduling and more, however you choose to shop. To get started, stop by your local showroom, visit us online or give us a call at 800.754.1455.

About The Shade Store

The Shade Store is a premium custom window treatment company with a rich heritage in luxury textiles and interior design. Its exclusive collection of more than 1,300 in-stock fabrics and materials provides customers with an unparalleled amount of style and customization options. Every window treatment is proudly handcrafted in the USA, hung and tested for quality assurance and ships free in 10 days or less. With showrooms nationwide, The Shade Store offers a complete range of in-person and virtual design services for consumers and design-trade clientele, including swatches, complimentary professional window measurements and photo rendering. Additionally, the company is an advocate for environmental sustainability: For every purchase made, the company provides the ‘Gift of Shade’ by planting a tree in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation. For more information about The Shade Store, please visit theshadestore.com.

 

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