How to Mix Shutters with Blinds and Curtains in One Room

Don’t feel limited to just one window treatment per room. Thoughtfully combining shutters with blinds, curtains or other elements creates dynamic windows with expanded functionality. Here are tips for successfully mixing different treatments.

Blending window styles may seem tricky, but a bit of planning helps it work beautifully.

Define each window’s purpose

Consider what you want each window to achieve. For example:

Shutters for light control and privacy on bedroom windows.
Sheer curtains to filter light beside the TV.
Cordless blinds to protect valuables visible from ground floor windows.

Match the treatments to the window’s unique needs.

Combine overlapping functions

Layer treatments with complementary purposes:

Hang room darkening blinds under light, breezy curtains.
Install smart tinting film under decorative shutters.
Add sound muffling curtains over noise reducing shutters.

More layers = more functionality achieved.

Mix materials thoughtfully

Coordinate textures and tones:

Natural wood shutters with linen Roman shades
Sleek aluminum plantation shutters with satin drapes
Faux bamboo shutters mixed with jute blinds

Avoid too many competing textures in one space.

Repeat key colors

Pull the room together by repeating an accent color:

Blue walls mirrored in navy curtains and sky blue shutters
Neutral curtains and Roman shades aligned with brown wooden shutters

Tie it together with a color scheme.

Vary window proportions

Mismatched shapes and sizes help differentiate treatments:

Arched windows dressed with a roller shade
Square grid windows shuttered in a corner
Tall French doors with floor-length curtains

Embrace the windows’ unique forms.

Well-orchestrated mixing and matching creates stylish windows suited to your room’s particular needs.