10+ Bedroom Window Treatment Ideas
Finding the perfect bedroom window treatments isn’t just about achieving the right look — it’s also about optimizing light control and ensuring privacy for restful sleep. So, when considering bedroom window treatment ideas, first think about your sleep preferences and then choose styles of window treatments that can create the right atmosphere for sleep.
Cover Photo: Tailored Pleat Drapery, Sunbrella Vitela in Ivory with Samuel & Sons Flanders Trim in Olive and Seychelles Wood Beads in Sea Salt, design by Tammy Connor for the 2022 Flower Showhouse, photography by Emily Followill
The Importance of Bedroom Window Treatments
Implementing the right window treatments will not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of your bedroom but will also play a crucial role in regulating natural light and maintaining privacy. A well-chosen window treatment — or combination — can create a serene atmosphere that contributes to a more restful night’s sleep.
Tips for Choosing Bedroom Window Treatments
When exploring bedroom window treatment ideas, keep in mind the following factors to ensure they meet your needs and preferences:
Consider How Light Enters Your Bedroom
If sunlight streams into your room directly, consider blackout window treatments to fully block the light. If you don’t get any direct sunlight, light-filtering options may be enough to create a tranquil environment.
Think About Your Sleep Preferences
Do you need complete darkness to sleep, or do you like to wake with the morning light? Blackout window treatments are essential for those who need darkness, but for those who don’t, light-filtering options provide softened light that allows you to wake with the sun.
Consider Functionality
Window treatments are available with different control types, like continuous loop, cordless and motorization, some of which are easier to use than others. For the easiest functionality for any window treatment, opt for motorization. Motorized window treatments can be opened and closed with a remote, an app on your smartphone or even the sound of your voice when paired with a smart home system. You can also set timers for your window treatments to open and close automatically when you need it.
Think About Style & Aesthetics
Once you decide on the light control and the functionality for your bedroom, you can start thinking about style and aesthetics, so the bedroom window treatment ideas you implement capture a look you love.
Now that you know some of the factors to think about when considering bedroom window treatment ideas, explore curated bedrooms for inspiration. These ideas vary in style, light, and privacy control so you can find the right combination for your needs. Plus, you’ll find product information for each curated bedroom to capture the same look yourself.
1. Cozy Farmhouse Bedroom with Blackout Shades
For bedroom window treatment ideas that capture a farmhouse-inspired look, opt for Flat Roman Shades made of a subtle plaid pattern like Aberdeen in Oat. Roman Shades offer the inviting, soft look of Drapery without the luscious panels of fabric, which better suits the practically minded — but still warm and inviting — farmhouse style.
For a room darkening effect ideal for sleep, be sure to add blackout lining to your shades and outside mount them on your window. An outside mount offers more coverage than an inside-mount, especially when the shade extends a few inches above, below and on the side of the window.
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Flat Roman Shades
A flat, unadorned face with crisp, clean folds offers a tailored, modern look with an elegant softness.
Aberdeen in Oat
A traditional plaid pattern made with neutral colors and featuring a woven texture for an authentic look and feel.
Blackout Lining
Made of 100% polyester in a tight weave, blackout lining blocks up to 99% of the light coming through it.
2. Beach House Bedroom with Solar Shades & Drapery
In a modern beach house, your views are a key characteristic of your home, so it’s important to balance the beauty of the outdoors with the privacy and light control you need indoors. To achieve the right balance, consider a combination of Solar Shades and Drapery. The Solar Shades filter sunlight while preserving views, and the Drapery enhances light control and privacy.
Solar Shades allow you to see through them while providing some privacy during the day. They also block up to 99% of UV rays, keeping your room cooler and more comfortable. At night, Solar Shades privacy is not as strong, as their transparency gets reversed if you have lights on inside.
Drapery, especially thick fabric like Herringbone, a cotton-linen blend, with blackout lining, will offer you the privacy and light control you need at night. Be sure to choose a pleat style that’s compatible with a track system, as this will allow you to slide your drapery panels open and closed with ease.
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Inverted Pleat Drapery
Flat, crisp folds that can look stately when drawn out and casual when pulled open for the best of both.
Herringbone in Onyx
A soft cotton-linen blend with an elegant V-shaped zigzag pattern for a touch of visual texture and dimension.
Blackout Lining
Made of 100% polyester in a tight weave, blackout lining blocks up to 99% of the light coming through it.
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3. Traditional Bedroom with Motorized Shades
Flat Roman Shades in a dark grey color and thick fabric, like Wool Blend in Charcoal, add another layer of sophistication to a traditional, richly hued bedroom already filled with elegance and warmth. To ensure a room darkening effect, add blackout lining to your already thick fabric, luxe fabric. For bedroom window treatment ideas for tall windows, choose motorization to easily lift and lower your shades with the touch of a button, or set timers to automate your light and privacy control.
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Motorized Flat Roman Shades
The modern elegance of Flat Roman Shades is enhanced with modern motorization for effortless ease.
Wool Blend in Charcoal
A luxurious blend of wool, viscose and polyester for an incredibly soft feel and subtly heathered look.
Blackout Lining
Made of 100% polyester in a tight weave, blackout lining blocks up to 99% of the light coming through it.
4. Boho Chic Bedroom with Softened light
Embrace textures in your boho-chic bedroom with bedroom window treatment ideas that feature a mix of natural fibers for your layered drapery and shades. Keep the colors calm and neutral and warm for a more inviting, modern boho look. Choose a soft fabric with natural texture like Luxe Linen and add visual interest with a bottom fabric border in a complementary color. Line the drapery panels only with privacy lining for a soft, inviting glow of light, while still maintaining privacy. Create more textural layers, and increase your privacy and light control, with woven Roller Shades made of Mesa Verde in Mist.
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ripple fold drapery
Soft S-curve folds create linear highlights and lowlights for a sleek, modern look.
Luxe Linen in Oyster
A heavyweight linen woven masterfully for beauty and durability in a warm ivory tone.
Luxe Linen in Flax
A heavyweight linen woven masterfully for beauty and durability in a muted golden hue.
Privacy Lining
Made of 100% polyester, privacy lining softens the light while providing full privacy.
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5. Inviting Simple Bedroom with Cozy Plaid Drapery
Bedroom window treatment ideas for a simple bedroom should add a touch of visual interest. Tailored Pleat Drapery in a cozy plaid pattern like Aberdeen, combined with woven Flat Roman Shades made of Dakota in White, add visual and tactile texture to a simple bedroom design. Plus, the lush, thick fabric of the drapery adds a sense of warmth to the more minimalist design of the rest of your bedroom décor.
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Tailored Pleat Drapery
A three-finger pleat pinched at the top of the panel, Tailored Pleat offers a streamlined look that adds height to your room.
Aberdeen in Fog
A traditional plaid pattern made with subtle neutral colors and featuring a woven texture for an authentic look and feel.
Blackout Lining
Made of 100% polyester in a tight weave, blackout lining blocks up to 99% of the light coming through your window.
Get the Look: inner Layer
Flat Roman Shades
A flat, unadorned face with crisp, clean folds offers a tailored, modern look with an elegant softness.
Dakota in White
A paper-based weave available in earthy tones, with an inviting texture that suits casual and formal décor.
Unlined
No lining allows the light to gently filter through the woven material for an inviting warm glow in your room.
6. Bright Coastal Bedroom with shades & Drapery
For coastal-inspired bedroom window treatment ideas in a bright bedroom, consider the classic combination of blues and whites. Choose Tailored Pleat Drapery made of Vanda in Sky, a soft pale blue with a geometric pattern, and layer it with Roller Shades made of Ava in Mist, a soft white material with lots of texture. The combination of flowing blue drapery with blackout lining and a white blackout shade creates an airy, yet private space.
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tailored pleat drapery
A three-finger pleat pinched at the top of the panel, Tailored Pleat offers a streamlined look that adds height to your room.
Vanda in Sky
An intricately woven pattern inspired by its namesake orchid, Vanda has a beautiful luster that brightens your room.
Blackout Lining
Made of 100% polyester in a tight weave, blackout lining blocks up to 99% of the light coming through your window.
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7. Modern Organic Bedroom with Woven Shades
Capture a modern organic look with bedroom window treatment ideas like woven wood fabric for Flat Roman Shades. The crisp, modern design of the Flat Roman Shade showcases the natural texture of the woven fabric. Choose a soft weave like Grassweave in Hemp for an inviting, simple organic look. Mix in other textures throughout your space, such as different textiles in your bedding and accent pillows to complete the look.
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Flat Roman Shade
A flat, unadorned face with crisp, clean folds offers a tailored, modern look with an elegant softness.
Grassweave in Hemp
A paper-based woven fabric with a beautiful soft texture and bold palette of rich natural tones.
Privacy Lining
Made of 100% polyester, privacy lining softens light while providing privacy and adding fullness to your shade.
8. Cozy Contemporary Bedroom with Blackout Shades
For simple, contemporary bedroom window treatment ideas, opt for Cellular Shades made from blackout material. Blackout Cellular Shades provide excellent insulation and complete darkness, making them ideal for a restful sleep environment. Choose shades in a bold color for contrast, and use light, pastel colors throughout the rest of your bedroom design to keep the space light and bright.
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9. Elevated Bedroom with Blackout Drapery
Create an elevated look with bedroom window treatment ideas like clean white drapery in a bright, open space. Choose an unassuming fabric with subtle sophistication like Linen in Ivory, a bright, warm white. Add blackout lining for a room darkening effect and added fullness to your drapery. Use other white or off-white furniture and décor and balance the brightness with dark accents like black drapery hardware, a black window frame and deep grey throw blankets.
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Tailored Pleat Drapery
A three-finger pleat pinched at the top of the panel, Tailored Pleat offers a streamlined look that adds height to your room.
Linen in Ivory
A durable, accessible fabric with a natural texture, soft feel and elevated aesthetic with linen’s signature character.
Blackout Lining
Made of 100% polyester in a tight weave, blackout lining blocks up to 99% of the light coming through your window.
10. Natural minimalism with Drapery & Woven Shades
Embrace a minimalist look but add subtle visual and tactile interest with natural wood and woven materials. Pair the softness of Drapery with coarse, natural Woven Wood Shades for a mix of textures. A soft, yet natural fabric like Linen Blend in White brings warmth and softness into the bedroom while a woven shade made of Laguna in Tan adds contrasting texture. Use white and other wood tones throughout your furniture and décor for a cohesive aesthetic. To bring a bit of color into the space, use wallpaper with an interesting pattern and a light earthy tone like leaf green.
Get the Look: Outer Layer
Ripple Fold Drapery
Soft S-curve folds create linear highlights and lowlights for a sleek, modern look.
Linen Blend in White
A mix of linen and rayon, Linen Blend is an invitingly soft fabric with a natural look.
Privacy Lining
Made of 100% polyester, privacy lining softens light while providing full privacy.
Get the Look: inner Layer
Waterfall Woven Wood Shades
Material falls off the front of the headrail and creates a clean fold at the bottom when raised for a crisp, modern look.
artisan weaves, laguna in tan
Made with tightly woven natural fibers, Laguna features a beachy bungalow-inspired atmosphere to your room.
Unlined
Keeping your shade unlined allows the woven material to gently soften light for an inviting warm glow in your room.
Turn Your Bedroom Window Treatment Ideas Into Reality
With a range of bedroom window treatment ideas to inspire you, you’re ready to turn those ideas into reality. Visit a showroom to see interactive product displays, explore swatches of materials and see different lining options. Plus, you’ll meet one of our talented Design Consultants who can answer your questions and quite you toward the right bedroom window treatment solutions to suit your needs and aesthetic style.