Do window treatments need to be the same?

8 years ago

When looking at a house from the outside do all the window treatments need to look the same? Our house only has windows on the front and back. None on the sides. We replaced metal mini blinds on the front windows with wood blinds. The individual rooms have different drapes but the blinds are the same. Now I am starting to update the rooms that face the rear. My husband wants to put the same wooden blinds on all the windows. I have no problem with that with the second story bedroom windows. However, the first floor has the windows for the kitchen and dining nook. I have yet to decide what I want on these windows but I really do not think I want wooden blinds. Especially in the kitchen.

I am starting to paint and fix up one of the bedrooms. Do you think it would be okay to use wooden blinds even if I end up using something different on the kitchen window? Thanks!

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imhofan

8 years ago

white wood blinds in the upper bedrooms would look nice (works fine w/both double and sliding as you have- just need to pull the shade up a bit before opening window); roman in kitchen is great and do whatever looks best from interior on dining. Often dining room can extend from living room in traditional 2 story home--- if so, nice to have both rooms w/same window treatment.

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imhofan
8 years ago
Yes, it is fine to have something different in kitchen. Great the front facing windows are treated same, not necessary on the back. Roman shades over kitchen sink can be beautiful.
T
8 years ago
Are the windows in your kitchen and dining room different then the front? Roman shades on a different window shape or patio doors look awesome. or perhaps the wooden shutters in the kitchen to mirror the look (but different) out front? Any works.
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Anita
Original Author
8 years ago
The dining and bedroom windows are the same style but not the same size. I’m attaching a picture from the listing since it is too dark outside right now to take a current picture. Now that you have me thinking about the types of windows, these are sliders. Are blinds the best for sliders? The kitchen is single hung and I am leaning towards a Roman shade. The door has a metal mini blind inside the glass. We are going to replace the door soon but I think I want the same. (We have no need for the doggie door.)
grapefruit1_ar
8 years ago
I agree that the front windows should be pretty similar. I am old and have trouble thinking of blinds/shades as window treatments, especially when they look like paper bags or projector screens. They should serve a purpose for light control or privacy, but almost always look better with curtains.

Particularly disconcerting are brown blinds. I prefer my home to be light and bright. White blinds/shades can work if they are softened with curtains.

Take a walk through some neighborhoods and look at the window treatments. How do they look? Do you see any that you like? You might get some ideas.
suezbell
8 years ago
In the kitchen, use what works for you -- especially if you'll probably be doing most of the kitchen cleaning. If you fry food, an oily film can eventually build up on the slats of the blinds.

For the rest of the house, do use the same wood blinds, with or without other window treatments covering the top of them when they're pulled all the way open..
T
8 years ago
In looking at the pic of your house, recommend same blinds with exception of kitchen and back door. Will look great! Good luck!
User
8 years ago
I think your window treatment COLOR should be similar, but I personally think you could vary the materials from thick to thin and the type of materials and it wouldn't be obvious on the outside of the house. So, you could have sheers on one window and a heavy damask in another window as long as they were the same color, you won't notice the different from the outside.
arcy_gw
8 years ago
From the street does it matter to YOU that the look is cohesive? Many people think it really helps the street view when the window treatments give all the windows a similar look. Lined drapes would do this. Your blinds do that. Who sees your home from the back? If the answer is few or no one--why would anyone care? Some don't care anyway. It is all about how you want your home to be viewed and which look you think gives the best impression.
Anita
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks everyone for responding. I know it is the back of the house but with the way the house is positioned the back is pretty visible. At least the top floor is so I will go ahead and get the wood blinds, in white, for the second floor windows. I do want to do something different with the first floor but thanks to your feedback, I will be okay not using the same blinds. Right now my focus is working on the bedrooms. At a later date, I’ll think about painting and getting new window treatment in the kitchen area