How to Dress Windows Without Curtains: Stylish Alternatives
Curtains and drapery are an excellent choice for finishing a window, but these days, there is plenty of competition.
Many Bay Area homeowners now want cleaner lines, less fabric to wash, and the freedom to dial brightness and privacy up or down whenever they like.
That’s where our team at Rebarts Blinds and Shades comes in, with a team that helps homeowners customize modern, stylish alternatives to curtains that can still be layered with custom drapery or that stand on their own as a primary window covering.
Why Do More Homeowners Seek Alternatives to Curtains?
Single window treatments clean and simple, without looking unfinished. These low-profile alternatives to curtains keep surrounding walls free for art, shelving, or furniture, which gives homeowners more flexibility when arranging a room.
Shades, Shutters, and Sheers for Windows Without Curtains
When you choose a window treatment, you can find an option that has a distinct personality, from crisp and tailored to soft and breezy:
- Shades are single fabric panels that raise and lower to cover as much glass as needed, in materials ranging from translucent to room-darkening.
- Shutters add architectural detail, with adjustable louvers that open, close, or tilt to redirect light and block views.
- Sheers gently soften the sunlight and provide daytime privacy while keeping outside views visible.
How to Cover Windows for Privacy Without Curtains
Privacy is a priority for homeowners who don’t want nosy neighbors or strangers peeking inside.
One of the best ways to accomplish this is through the Hunter Douglas shades with Top-Down/Bottom-Up control: These window treatments lower from the top and raise from the bottom, so the lower part of the window stays covered while light enters above eye level. This setup works especially well in bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices.
We’ve selected three Hunter Douglas styles that offer Top-Down/Bottom-Up.
Duette® Honeycomb Shades
Duette® Honeycomb Shades have a cellular design, with horizontal, air-trapping pockets that form an insulating barrier. These cellular shades feature luxurious, high-quality materials, including fabrics made from over 50 percent recycled content; that same honeycomb construction provides sound absorption for a quieter room. The pleats come in ¾" or 1 ¼" sizes—you’ll also see hundreds of fabrics to choose from.
Provenance® Woven Wood Shades
Crafted with artistically woven woods, reeds, grasses, and bamboo, Provenance® Woven Wood Shades are a fine match for coastal, rustic, and contemporary decor. Your style choices include Roman, Waterfall Roman, Recessed Roman, and Vertical Drapery. Just as importantly, the fabric selection spans a spectrum of fabrics and textures, from airy sheers to full opaques, including refined, lighter-weight weaves. And Provenance® Woven Wood Shades are stronger than they look, with minimal stretching, bowing, or breaking.
Vignette® Roman Shades
With Vignette® Roman Shades, you get the soft folds of a classic Roman shade with no exposed rear cords; the back of the shade looks clean from the inside and outside. The beautiful fabrics come in a luxurious, high-quality selection, with sheer, light-filtering, or room-darkening opacities. We can show you the rolling or stacking shade, as well as a 4" full fold or a 6" flat fold. Ask us about room-darkening Roman shade fabrics, which are perfect for bedrooms.
Your Windows Without Curtains Will Look Anything but Bare
Your windows don’t need curtains to control light, manage privacy, and look elegant and complete. To explore the full Hunter Douglas line, visit our showrooms in in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park and San Carlos, or contact us for a consultation. We serve the Bay Area and look forward to working with you.
