1. COVER THE WINDOW WITH WOODEN SHUTTERS
Shutters bring interest to the room, often working as a design feature in their own right, and can fully block out light, neatly folding away at the close of the day. While shutters have a traditional feel to them, used in a modern setting, they can feel cool and contemporary.
2. USE A WINDOW FILM
The frosted glass look has a bit of a bad reputation as dated and as being only really suitable for the bathrooms, but this elegant kitchen by Casiraghi gives it a cool and contemporary feel.
3. ADD ROMAN BLINDS FOR PRIVACY
Shades are a great alternative to curtains, guaranteeing you privacy and a restriction of light, while acting as a canvas to add a splash of color or texture as a living room window treatment. 'They can be as pared-back or extravagant as you like,’ says designer and founder of the eponymous textile brand, Tori Murphy. ‘Go for an understated striped blind or cotton blinds, which can be just enough to add privacy and add that soft touch that might be needed, particularly in a bathroom.'
4. OR A VENETIAN SHADE
Venetian shades have a slightly different aesthetic to Roman blinds. Window coverings are made of material like wood, aluminium or plastic as opposed to one sheet fabric, so they might bring a more formal feel that wouldn't look out of place in a home office. Slats are located one above another and held together with a cord that can easily open and close the blinds, revealing the view beyond. They offer a similar aesthetic to window shutters, but in a softer way and bring full privacy and help control light and dark.
5. OR LEAVE THEM UNDRESSED
A well-dressed window doesn't necessarily mean a window treatment. Instead of curtains, embrace your window trim and go bold. The best trim colors are dark and bold, something that outlines the shape, working especially well if you have an interesting window shape to play with.