Layering window coverings is without a doubt one of the most popular trends in contemporary design. In addition to enhancing your home's beauty, blinds and curtains also create better privacy, control over light and provide improved insulation. 

If you're wondering how to pair your blinds and curtains properly, we've created an easy-to-follow guide that will help you find the ideal combination for any room.

Start With the Purpose of the Room

Before selecting a combination of window coverings for a particular room, you should first consider how the room will be used.

Living Room - You may prefer gentle natural light streaming into your room during the day; however, you may also wish to have complete privacy at night.

Combination: Sheer curtains combined with roller or Venetian style blinds.

Bedroom - A total blackout when sleeping is important.

Combination: Blockout curtains combined with blockout roller style blinds.

Study Room - Glare from the sun can be distracting when trying to read or do homework.

Combination: Roman-style blinds combined with light-filtering curtains.

Knowing the purpose of the room enables you to select the best possible combination when determining how to pair your blinds and curtains.

Choose the Right Base Layer (Blinds)

Your window treatment begins with the choice of blinds. A few of the most commonly used blinds include roller, Venetian, Roman, vertical and sheer roller. 

Each has its own use; one might be ideal for lighting control, while another may create a softer light and/or more decorative appearance than others. 

Select a blind that meets your lighting/privatemade needs.

Select Curtains That Complement Your Blinds

The outer layer of your window treatments is the curtains. The purpose of curtains is primarily decorative; however, they also provide some protection from the sun and help to insulate your home.

Curtains should complement the blinds you have chosen. The following are a few things to think about when it comes to selecting curtains:

Material : sheer, linen, velvet, cotton

Length :  floor-length curtains tend to have a more luxurious appearance

Colour : should match or blend in with your walls, furniture or the colour of your blinds?

Pattern : if your blinds already have texture, then you should opt for something that has a subtle print. 

Matching colours is one of the best ways for you to successfully pair your blinds and curtains. If you have a solid blind, you can choose a patterned curtain; however, if your blinds have a texture, you will want your curtains to be simple in design.

Create Contrast (But Use it in Balance)

Using contemporary combinations works well when you combine blind and curtain materials together. Examples: 

White Roller Blind + Grey or Beige Curtains 

Wooden Venetian Blind + Soft Cream Curtains 

Blackout Roman Blind + Sheer Flowing Curtain 

The key to creating a successful combination is balance! Create harmony by using items that don't quite match each other, but are complementary to each other.

Mix Textures for a Richer Look

Add Texture To Your Home To Create Depth And Warmth. For Example: 

Timber Blinds + Linen Curtains 

Sheer Blinds + Velvet Curtains 

Cotton Roman Blinds + Soft Sheer Curtains 

By Mixing Different Textures, You Will Create An Elegant Interior Styling.

Ensure That Everything Fits Correctly

Good measurement is extremely important!

• Make sure that your blinds are correctly fitted either within or slightly extending beyond the window frame;

• Make sure that your curtains extend to the sides and to the top of the window frame for a spacious finish!

Using Proper Measurement Created By Using Intensity Will Ensure That Your Completed Look Will Be Clean And Professional!

Think About Functionality

By adding layers of curtains and blinds together you'll be able to enhance the comfort level of your home.

Layers also provide:

• Improved light blocking ability

• Enhanced privacy

• Improved Thermal Insulation

• Sound Dampening

To make things even easier consider a combination of motorised blinds combined with either a manual or motorised curtain system.

Conclusion

Creating a functional, stylish, and comfortable pair of window coverings starts with understanding how to pair your blinds and curtains. The initial step is finding the proper type of Blind to use along with a matching style of Curtain, then continue balancing Colors, Textures, and Styles. 

When the pairing of Blinds and Curtains is executed correctly, the result is not only a new style to your Space but a greater level of function and pleasure in using your Home.