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How to Dress Small Windows near Wasilla, AK

Do you have small windows in your home and you’re not quite sure what to do with them? Small windows can be a unique challenge for window shades because of their diminutive proportions, so we have our top 5 tips for you on how to dress small windows to make the most of every inch.

How to Dress Small Windows, Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Window Shadings near Wasilla, Alaska (AK)

Tips for Dressing Small Windows

1. Keep it Simple

Our first tip for how to dress small windows revolves around a single word: simplicity. Because of the proportions of small windows, they can be easily overwhelmed. So, when looking at new window treatments for small windows, opt for styles with simple grace and clean lines like mini blinds, classic plantation shutters, or modern sheer shadings.

2. Go Cordless

The second tip we have for those interested in how to dress small windows is to go cordless. Cordless window treatments like shutters have a cleaner aesthetic, and when it comes to small windows, hanging lines and cords quickly create a messy, unkempt look. Add a layer of convenience when going cordless by upgrading to motorized shades for small windows such as PowerViewÒ Automation from Hunter Douglas that is available on styles of blinds, shutters, and shades like our sheer shadings.

3. Use Color Strategically

It's not only the type of window treatment that needs to be considered when planning how to dress small windows in your home, but you also need to strategically think about color. Generally, the smaller the window, the lighter the color you want to use on your window treatments, as lighter colors will open up small spaces while darker ones will close them off. So, unless you’re dressing a small window in your bedroom or other area where room-darkening is a priority, opt for lighter colors. Our custom side panels and drapery from the Design Studio® by Hunter Douglas come in a range of whites and light colors to suit small window design.

4. Be Cognizant of Proportion & Pattern

You can visually change the perception of your window’s size by using proportion or pattern, which is something to keep in mind when determining how to dress small windows in your home. Long treatments that run floor to ceiling will elongate a space while shades fit exactly to the size of the window will shorten and define the space. Likewise, patterns used can augment our perception of the size of the window with strong vertical patterns making windows seem taller and horizontally inclined patterns like the strong lines in shutters or sheer shadings drawing out the width of a window.

Hunter Douglas Shades for Small Windows

In the Hunter Douglas collection, there are numerous styles of window treatments to choose from that can work on small windows throughout your home, but our favorites from the collections include blinds, sheer shades, and interior shutters for dressing small windows:

  • Blinds – Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds
  1. Blind Slats: ½”, 1”, or 2”
  2. Motorized operating systems: PowerView
  1. Minimum width: 6"
  2. Minimum height: 12"
  3. Motorized operating systems: PowerView
  1. Minimum width: 7"
  2. Minimum height: 8 7/8"
  3. Motorized operating systems: PowerView
Talk with a window treatment expert about Hunter Douglas sheer shadings and interior shutters when planning how to dress small windows. They can walk you through all the features, benefits, and customizations available to help you craft the best small window treatments for your home.

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