Custom window treatments are an upgrade that can really pull a room's décor together. Not only do custom draperies fit the windows perfectly, granting just the effect you want, but they can also promote any décor style you desire.

When you customize your décor, you may not think to focus as much on the guest bedroom because it's a less-used space than the rest of your house. However, this bedroom houses your guests, and it's a big place for making a positive impression on them. Choose custom draperies for your guest bedroom that give a sense of your unique style.

Bamboo Shades and Linen Curtain Panels

When choosing guest bedroom window treatments, many homeowners opt for neutral draperies because they want their guests to feel comfortable. For any set of window treatments, you need to start with a light control option. In this case, consider bamboo shades whose warm brown color and soft texture provide a homey backdrop for the windows.

You could use these blinds as your only window treatment. However, if you want to kick the look up a notch, consider linen curtain panels. Left in its natural state, linen provides another shade of warm brown. Tailored linen panels will also add some structure to the overall draperies.

Paisley Roman Shades

When it comes to guest room window treatments, sometimes less is more. If you don't want the added layer of both light control and curtain panels, consider Roman shades. These shades feature the accordion action of blinds with the fabric of shades. In other words, you get the best of both the blinds' and curtain's worlds.

While your color and pattern options are almost unlimited with Roman shades, consider giving a paisley pattern a go. Paisley patterns take their inspiration from Middle Eastern textiles, giving them a sense of the exotic, which could be fun for the guest room. While you often see these patterns in a bright palette, consider a neutral hue to make the shades more universally appealing.

Mixed Pattern Shades and Panels

And sometimes more is more. Because the guest bedroom is not used as often as, say, your living room, the space affords you an area where you can get creative. You may hesitate to draw too much attention to draperies in the living room, but you can make them center stage in the guest room. To that end, consider mixing patterns between the curtains and Roman shades.

Mixing patterns can be tricky. However, you can manage by following a couple of practices. The first is to choose patterns with the same color palette - here's where customized treatments pay off. The second is to choose a classic match, such as stripes and florals. If you choose the Roman shades in one of the patterns and curtains in the other, you can have a subtly creative window treatment.

Structured Cornice and Roll-Up Shades

You want your guests to feel as comfortable as possible in their little getaway. Part of that comfort comes from being able to control light and privacy. Roll-up shades are a common method for controlling both. You can even choose blackout shades for maximum control.

While you can find attractive roll-up shades, these generally present a bland profile when rolled up. To combat that profile, consider having the windows fitted with cornices, which are essentially structured valances. Cornices can be wood or wood-look, or you can choose ones covered in fabric. Either way, cornices will hide the shades when they're rolled up, leaving a tidy presentation instead.

When you choose window treatments for any room in your home, you want them to complement the rest of your décor. Evaluate what kind of statement you want your guest room décor to make, and choose custom window treatments to match. Genie's Drapery Service INC can help you navigate this process from inception to completion. Call us today!