Best window coverings for guest bedrooms

Decorating your home's guest bedroom is a great opportunity to have a little fun and add some personality to a brand new space. As you're selecting everything from furniture to duvet covers, don't forget to think about the best window coverings for the guest bedroom. 

How to use window coverings to add character to your guest bedroom

Like all bedrooms, guest bedrooms require at least one window for home safety. Whether your room has one large window or two smaller windows, they will provide a significant opportunity to add colors and patterns to the space. Use these easy design tips to start your search for drapes, blinds, or shutters:

Stay neutral, but not boring

Don't make your curtains stand out with an accent color or a stark geometric pattern. Instead, opt for neutral colors like grays, tans, or blues that complement the rest of the space. These colors are calming, especially when it comes to warm tones.

If you want to make your neutral color scheme pop a little, look for subtle patterns, gradients, or tone-on-tone designs. You can also choose fabrics and materials based on their textures, such as a linen-patterned fabric or a subtle embroidery. Your curtain rods and curtain holdbacks can also introduce fun style; unique hardware will accent the room.

Tie the window coverings to features and accents in your home

Choose window coverings that match the rest of your home's style. The curtains and blinds don't have to be identical to the room across the hall, but maintaining a consistent color scheme or hardware style can help pull the whole house together. Also, choosing the same blinds or shutters while allowing for more unique curtains around them gives you more design flexibility without sacrificing cohesion.

Choose warm colors and finishes

Warm colors have undertones of yellow, orange, or red, and they can make any guest room seem more cozy and comfortable for new visitors. If you're redesigning your guest bedroom with a brand new color palette, opt for colors with these undertones. Choosing exclusively warm colors also creates an inviting and welcoming feeling to the space. 

Find guest-ready window coverings at InDesign Blinds

Creating the perfect guest bedroom starts with finding the best window coverings for the room. Consider everything from the color palette and style of the room to how to keep the room temperature comfortable. Window coverings can add a splash of color that suits your home's style. At InDesign Blinds, we offer custom window treatments, including plantation shutters, blinds, and shades in Melbourne and Sydney. Browse our selection of options or schedule a free consultation with your local design consultant and create custom-made solutions perfect for your guests.

How to choose the right blind for your bathroom

When picking the perfect set of bathroom blinds there’s a lot to consider. It’s difficult enough deciding on the right blinds for a bedroom or a kitchen with the many sizes and patterns available. But when choosing blinds for the bathroom there is something else to consider: water. The humidity, condensation and moisture of a bathroom will put blinds under a lot of pressure. This is particularly an issue in smaller bathrooms where there is less room for moisture to disperse. In the worst case, a set of blinds can contribute to the problem by trapping condensation in the room. Fortunately, there are plenty of blinds designed to overcome these issues.

What to Look for in Bathroom-Proof Blinds

An essential choice for any bathroom project is a set of waterproof bathroom blinds. With cold windows attracting the warm, moist air in your bathroom, blinds will inevitably get wet. For certain fabrics this can cause both staining and potential mould. Not only can this be difficult to clean, but in many cases requires replacement. Polyester or PVC are a good choice for bathroom roller blinds as the water will run straight off them. This will prevent the blinds from remaining soaked in moisture, which will otherwise give rise to damp, staining, or mould. A set of roller blinds will also be quick and simple to open and close. This means you can quickly ventilate the bathroom if the air gets particularly steamy.

Alternatively, window shutters are a stylish choice for any bathroom. A set of PVC shutters combines the elegance of a wood-look with the resilience of vinyl. Made from water resistant, these shutters are sure to stay clean and weather even the wettest conditions. A set of bathroom shutters will be easy to open and close, for ventilation or privacy. Faux-wood blinds provide the classic look of shutters without the damp issues. Both bathroom shutters, and water resistant blinds, are resilient choices that remain simple to clean.

Getting the Style Right for Bathroom Blinds

Having chosen a set of blinds that can handle the humidity of a bathroom, you also need to think about shape and colour. For bathrooms with a small window, brighter colours are recommended, as they will help make the most of limited light. There are a range of bathroom blinds in neutral tones for a subdued look, and plenty of choice for bolder colours on roller blinds. One of the great benefits of PVC roller blinds are the great range of patterns available; and being waterproof, you won’t have to worry about the patterns being affected by moisture.

At inDesign Blinds we have a wide range of blinds, shutters, and awnings for fitting throughout Melbourne and Sydney. Whether you’re doing work on a bathroom, a kitchen, or a conservatory, we’ll supply you with all you need to shade and shelter your home. We have plenty of bespoke designs that can be tailored to the needs of your property. Enquire now for more information, or book a free, no-obligation consultation with us today.