Every year brings new products and trends for use in home decor. Window treatments are certainly an important element to a room, and should not be taken for granted. At Spectrum, we specialize in creating Denver window treatments that not only enhance the look of a room, but will solve problems such as privacy, fading, and energy efficiency.

Because of the conscious efforts to become more green, consumers are trending toward materials that are more organic in nature. Woven wood shades and blinds in Denver are more popular than ever, offering a diffused lighting and interesting texture to a room. Made from grasses, bamboo, and other types of wood, these blinds add a textural depth to any window. The typically neutral colors work well in both traditional and modern interiors. The shades add a welcomed look of warmth to any setting.

Luxurious fabrics, such as silk, wool, velvet, and even suede are lavishing custom window treatments. While complicated drapery designs are not as popular now, these materials add a lushness for those who still crave a designer look. Embellishments are expected along with these fabrics, in the form of trims, beading, shimmering hardware, as well as unexpected shirring or pleating.

The simple texture of linen or silk will remain strong in the trends yet, but look out for bold shots of pattern and color to make a big pop this year. The color “mimosa” has been tagged as Pantone’s color of the year, an optimistic sunny yellow shade. This color will be dominant in textiles, and combined with literally any shade. It works as well with subtle grays as it does bright purples, greens, or blues. The trend toward larger scale florals will be everywhere, and these work well for window treatments that set the tone for a room. Overwhelming patterns can be calmed down by hiding them within pleats on side-panels, yet are welcome for a much needed statement on simple treatments such as roman shades. Large graphic trellis or geometric patterns will be everywhere, and are great for window framing panels.

Sheer window treatments allow the best of both worlds – privacy combined with light control. The new sheers are far from the old polyester Grandma had, offering playful textures, shimmer, color, and superior drape-ability. Sheers are being used as primary shades and panels for a chic, minimalist effect.

Perhaps one of the biggest trends in window fashions is the continued advent of technology. Companies such as Hunter Douglas have motorized almost every window shade available. Decorative hardware is now available to be hardwired or on battery operated controls. With the touch of a remote, light switch, or the internet, blinds, shades, and custom window treatments are easily opened and closed. Spectum Window Design carries a wide variety of Hunter Douglas products in Denver.