8 Window Treatment Trends That’ll Make Your Rooms More Warm and Welcoming, According to Designers

Last year, café curtains and Roman shades owned the window treatment world. It’s as though designers and architects got together and decided that old-world charm was the only way to go with your window dressings. And while these two styles aren’t showing any signs of slowing down in 2025, I can’t help but wonder what’s next. 

I’m not sure curtains will ever command attention the same way statement art, furniture, lighting, and even rugs can, but they’re a great place to explore pattern and texture — plus, window treatments can literally make a room quieter, more comfortable in terms of temperature, and certainly more private and polished looking.

If you’ve been ignoring your windows, now’s the time to make a decorative move. I spoke to six design pros to bring you eight window treatment trends. So go ahead — show your windows a little love with one or more of these ideas.

When it comes to blinds and shades in particular, those cold metal and plastic styles that might come to mind have really taken a back seat to organic materials and nature-inspired hues. “Rich textures and warm, earthy hues enhance your space aesthetically and also promote a sense of calm and well-being,” says Christa Lynam, a senior design manager of textiles and materials for Hunter Douglas. She points to the brand’s Provenance Woven Wood Shades and Parkland Wood Blinds, both of which feature wood and “bring warmth and authenticity to the window.” 

The Parkland Wood Blinds can even be enhanced with decorative tapes. These trimmings come in a variety of colors and patterns, an example of which you can see at the top of the page in this Brooklyn show house dining room by Rinehard Miller Interiors. 

Trims, fringes, and other decorative details are having a moment in drapery right now. These embellished styles play into the rise of maximalism and the drama that fabric curtain panels, in particular, can bring to a space. “I’m excited to see dramatic window treatments and drapery playing a role in 2025,” says Louisville-based designer Amanda Jacobs, who used gorgeous golden curtain panels trimmed out with a sumptuous contrast fabric in a recent project shown here. “I think we’ll continue to see more experimentation with patterns, textures, and bolder choices in fabric weight and design.”

“Designers are looking to create really cohesive, layered spaces, and matching or coordinating window treatments with wallpaper is such a great way to do that,” says Haley Weidenbaum, an LA-based interior designer and founder of Everhem. “That’s actually part of why we chose Dainty Rose and Circus Circus for the new Carly Kuhn collection — they’re based on Carly’s existing wallpaper designs, so customers can pair the two and create a seamless, elevated look. It brings such a thoughtful, finished feel to a room.”

Jacobs also predicts that this trend will continue to take off throughout the rest of the year. “I love the seamless look of using the same pattern for both wallpaper and curtains,” she says. “It creates such a cohesive and bold statement.”

Convenience is king, even when it comes to window treatments — and opening yours with a touch of a button on a remote (or a smartphone or tablet) really can save you time and energy in the long run. “We continue to see broader adoption of automated window treatments,” says Scott Stephenson, a senior director of product, global motorization, at Hunter Douglas.

“There’s increasing awareness of the benefits of automation, including convenience, safety and security, comfort, and energy efficiency,” he adds. “People realize that the combination of these benefits make automation not a luxury but a must-have feature.” 

On the opposite side of the maximalist coin, NYC-based designer Meagan Camp has been seeing undressed windows take off in areas where what’s outside the window is just too good to cover up. “Minimalism is trending — many clients are opting for no window treatments at all, especially in homes with expansive views,” Camp says. “In one project in the Catskill Mountains (shown here), we worked with an architect to tint the windows instead, eliminating the need for drapery while still maintaining privacy.”

Though amazing for upping natural light and nailing a clean, modern look, leaving your windows bare can be a daring move from a practicality standpoint. For that reason, it’s a good idea to add some kind of tint or film just so you don’t feel like you’re living in a fish bowl. And certain types of spaces are better for undressed windows, too. Bedrooms and bathrooms almost always benefit from some type of window treatment.

Think you have to choose between drapery and shades or blinds? Think again. Many designers are choosing to pair soft window treatments with “harder” ones, creating an interplay of materials within a given single window. “Mixing and matching different types of fabrics, colors, and textures enables you to build your own personal style,” Lynam says. “This adds visual interest, depth, and creates a custom look.”

Camp agrees and also points out the functionality of this trend, too. “Layering is also key — pairing drapery with Roman shades or sheers gives people more flexibility in terms of light control and privacy,” she says. “In my own home, I have a tulip inside-mount Roman shade for a decorative touch, with a roller shade underneath for privacy. Fabric window treatments also provide insulation and reduce noise, which is especially useful in any city.”

If one of Jacobs’ latest projects, shown above, is any indicator, drapery hardware is warming up. “People are using matte or brushed metals — but nothing too shiny,” says designer Lori Weitzner, who also consults for Hunter Douglas. “Moreover, very cool metals are out — even the pewter-like metal finishes have a hint of warmth to them. And gold-hued metals are very much in.” Camp agrees, noting that brass is still very strong in interiors right now.

Weitzner says she’s also seen white drapery hardware being used lately to offset patterned drape fabrics. And if your drapery is skewing more simple, you can try a more embellished finial. These metal end-cap decorations are back again and a great way to potentially refresh your window dressings without spending money on entirely new hardware.

“I’ve come across some new sculptural finials while shopping recently that are really exciting,” Jacobs adds. “While I still appreciate the simplicity of a classic iron rod and minimal finial, the right embellishment can add so much character and elegance to a space when thoughtfully chosen.”

These days, soft window dressings are even being used beyond windows. People are using sets of drapes to provide dividers in between rooms, with or without architectural openings. And the sumptuous folds of fabrics are also being used in bedrooms as bed wall backdrops — and in living rooms almost like accent walls. The best part of this trend? You can even hang art in front of those folds, as shown in this living area by Camp.