Every homeowner craves comfort and coziness into their homes. Well-designed spaces are appealing, enticing, and ultimately stylish. But then again, we want our spaces to be practical as well. Renovating and updating the decor constantly can be expensive, and most homeowners can’t afford to spend thousands on a monthly basis to change something. The good news is there are ways to renew our decor on a budget. The key is to update your window treatments. Here are some cool guidelines you might want to consider to give your home a fresh new vibe.

Contrasting trims

Curtains with daring, sharp contrasting trims are the newest trend. Go for horizontal stripes to widen up your room, and match the window treatments with a new rug or sofa blanket. If however, you’ve chosen blue and white for the curtains, go for cherry and white for the rug. Contrasting colors work the best when the lines are preserved uniform. The effect will surely appeal to all your senses, and your living room will look fresh and modern.

Mohair curtains

Mohair is not a very common type of fabric; at least not for curtains. However, sometimes it’s nice to be different. Your home will look a lot more comfortable and stylish with mohair curtains. The soft feel of the fabric creates a soothing ambiance. Choose colors carefully though. It might be a good idea to stay away from striking shades. Warmer nuances will fit a lot better. Shades of brown, beige, and even cherry are highly recommended.

Swing-arm curtains

Suitable in kitchens and bathrooms, swing-arm curtains are another practical and stylish trend. Inspired from Swedish design, these open sideways. Colonial-style homes will definitely find the trend appealing. Kitchen windows need to stay open all the time; in the bathroom the exact rule applies. That being said, you want to install curtains that are sheer and easy to maintain. As far as color is concerned, the best nuances are white, pastel yellow and baby blue. This way you get to make shade, but also invite natural light inside the home.

White shutters

White shutters are highly recommended in smaller-sized living areas and bedrooms. They open up a space, making it stand out as well not just appear bigger. Shutters in general, look their best in urban-like, minimalist homes. An all-white living rooms with discreet pops of color exudes freshness and cleanness. Furthermore, shutters welcome a lot of natural light. They’re ideal in kitchens as well; they look compact and can make a room seem fluid and incredibly versatile.

Top-to-bottom heavy curtains

Heavy curtains hung from the top of the ceiling all the way to the bottom work best in oversized rooms. They add opulence and charge a space, but hung ideally can have a striking effect. Choose patterned curtains in shades of marsala, deep green, or cherry and choose a qualitative material, such as damask. Paired with a vintage-like décor, these curtains will instantly transform a dull room in a sophisticated living or bedroom area.

Oversized shades

Unless your home has the biggest windows, you shouldn’t go for oversized shades. These are recommended in sunrooms and kitchens with huge windows. Pick see-through shades to block too much natural light from entering your home, but not completely. In terms of colors, deep brown and even black can create a memorable effect. See-through shades are discreet and chic; they will change the feel and vibe of your sunroom completely. Roller shades in particular, are practical. Create as much privacy as you want, or manipulate the rollers to give you more natural light and brighten up your space.

Renewing a home’s decor and making it look more welcoming and stylish is a lot easier than meets the eye. Window treatments are conveniently-priced, not to mention that they can completely change the way your home looks inside out. If you want to redecorate but you don’t have the budget to replace rugs and furniture items, the smartest solution is to update the curtains. Change things up – replace shutters with curtains, or vice-versa. Add a pop of color into your home and make it appear chic and modern again with the finest, most attention-grabbing window treatments.

By Edward Francis and VanessaArbuthnott!