Curtain Calls: The Five Best Window Treatment Trends for 2025

by Corcoran McEnearney

This week’s article is giving us inspiration on current window curtain trends by our partners at The Scout Guide.

Thoughtful window dressings can elevate a room, provide proper privacy, and even affect your heating and cooling bills. Whether your motives are leaning in a decorative direction or steadfastly functional, read on for the window treatment trends you’ll find in the most beautiful homes right now. To find a window treatment expert near you, consult The Scout Guide Directory.

1. Create cozy cafe vibes

Interior design by Emily Tucker Design. Window treatments by Blinds Couture. Photography by David Lauer.

Cafe curtains are currently all the rage, confirms Jessica Work, CEO of Blinds Couture in Westminster, Colorado. Originating in Austria, and first used in cafes, bistros, and coffee shops, these petite draperies cover only the bottom half of windows, resulting in an ideal combination of privacy while still allowing sunlight to filter in. If you’re interested in trying out this charming curtain style, Work notes this window treatment trend is best suited for kitchens and bathrooms.

2. Dare to be bold

While we love a neutral interior as much as the next person, sometimes a daring design selection is what’s needed to take your home’s design to the next level. From adventurous prints and patterns to cheeky bursts of color, Cade Smith, owner of The Curtain Call in Nashville, Tennessee, explains an audacious window treatment can serve to illuminate a room beyond well-placed lighting. “When you add a vibrant trim to a simple linen shade or curtain or opt for a bold pattern printed on a flaxen woven shade, these touches become the focal point in an otherwise neutral room creating a fabulous space,” Smith says.

3. Lean into layers

Window treatments by Blinds Couture. Photography courtesy of Blinds Couture.

When you’re seeking a cozy feel in your space, Work advises using a woven wood blind with either decor draperies or functional draperies layered on top. “Bringing in a natural element while layering it with a soft fabric is a harmonious way to treat an opening,” she explains. This window treatment trend is a great option for bedrooms, as it provides an unparalleled degree of privacy, and an instant darkening effect when both coverings are closed.

4. Go for natural textures

“Organic materials and textures have long been a part of interior design, but the tolerance for the fluidity of natural fibers has significantly increased,” Smith says. This window treatment trend turns away from formal draperies with perfect pleats and overly precise hems in favor of an organic design aesthetic that prioritizes materials that convey warmth and ease. Luxe linens, airy cottons, and texture from grasscloth, jute, bamboo, and wood are all wonderful ways to incorporate this trending fiber-forward look.

5. Make it match

Window treatments by Blinds Couture. Photography courtesy of Blinds Couture.

Coordinating your wallcoverings to your fabric window treatment can pay dividends if you’re willing to take the plunge. While this is a daring design decision, Work notes when executed correctly it can instantly elevate any room. Because proper pattern matching can be difficult to achieve, enlisting an interior designer or window treatment expert is advised.

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