Layered Looks: How to Pair Drapery with Blinds or Shades for Effortless Style
If you’ve ever felt like your window treatments look a little… flat — layering might be the style upgrade you didn’t know you needed. Combining custom drapery panels with blinds or shades instantly elevates your windows, giving you a look that’s both beautiful and functional.
At Made in the Shade Central DuPage, we specialize in pairing hard and soft window treatments to create the designer-inspired layered looks you’ve seen in magazines — and we do it all during your Free In-Home Consultation. We’ll Bring The Showroom To You!
Why Layer Window Treatments?
- Light filtering + blackout in one stylish combo
- Improved insulation and noise reduction
- Privacy without sacrificing daylight
- Visual depth and dimension for elevated style
Best Combinations to Try
- Drapery + Cellular Shades: Great for bedrooms and home offices
- Drapery + Roller Shades: Clean, modern, and space-enhancing
- Drapery + Woven Wood Shades: Rustic meets refined
- Drapery + Faux Wood Blinds: A balance of structure and softness
Style Tips from Central DuPage Designers
- 💡 Mount drapery high and wide for larger-looking windows
- 💡 Use blackout lining for bedrooms
- 💡 Choose pleated headers for a tailored look; grommets for relaxed rooms
- 💡 Match your rods and rings to other hardware in the room
- 💡 Add a valance or cornice for a finished, layered look
The Power of Soft Window Treatments
Drapery makes a big impact on how your space feels. It adds movement, softness, and a sense of completion that hard treatments alone often can’t achieve.
At Made in the Shade Central DuPage, we offer a wide selection of luxurious fabrics from designer lines like Fabricut and Horizons. During your Free In-Home Consultation, we’ll help you select the perfect fabric, length, lining, and style.
Ready to Elevate Your Windows?
Your home deserves more than one-size-fits-all window coverings. Let us help you create a layered, personalized look that brings warmth, style, and comfort to every room.
✨ Request a Free In-Home Consultation today to explore the possibilities with custom drapery and soft window treatments in your Central DuPage home.
