Styling Modern Shades for Spring Retreats

Now that winter is on its way out and the days are getting longer, homeowners across Massachusetts are readying their homes for the most active times of the year: spring and summer. Preparing your spring retreat with seasonal cleaning and home improvement upgrades is a great way to start the year off right—so why not begin with updating your window treatments with options that let the light illuminate your space for the season?

At Barrows Custom Window Treatments, we offer a variety of light-loving custom window treatments with unique options that deliver enhanced performance and take your home out of those winter doldrums. If you’re looking to reinvigorate your home for 2024, these window coverings are a way to upgrade your interior design with the ultimate accessory—great light control and views with the help of Hunter Douglas.

Refresh Your Sunroom or Patio with Silhouette® Shades

Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Sheer Shades are like a breath of fresh air for your windows. Silhouette® Sheer Shades are a unique combination of two sheer panels with functional S-shaped vanes suspended in between them like blinds, softening unwanted glare and filtering natural light and harmful UV rays. This spring, use them to create an airy lightness in your rooms. Opt for over 150 unique color and fabric choices, like a soothing neutral tone or soft pastel shade to complement spring’s palette. Earthy tones can also harmonize with the budding nature outdoors. You can even combine Silhouette® shades with drapes in a heavier fabric to add dimension and versatile light control options to your windows.

• Light Control: Silhouette® Sheer Shades provide precise light control. The soft vanes can be adjusted to let in the perfect amount of sunlight, protecting your furniture from UV rays while illuminating your space.
• Privacy: Despite their sheer nature, these shades offer privacy with the option to close the vanes for full or partial view-through without exposing your interior.

Modern Shades on a Convenient Roller

If you’re looking for modern shades with convenient control and excellent view-through, the clean lines and practicality of Designer Solar Shades from Hunter Douglas make them a perfect complement to your home, especially in sunrooms, patios, and kitchens. These window treatments protect your interiors and belongings from UV damage like fading or discoloring—plus, they look great in your windows and open up your home for the season. These shades help you embrace a minimalist look that focuses on simplicity and elegance. Keep things sleek and contemporary with a monochrome or neutral palette or introduce a pop of color that can easily be switched out with new shades for another season.

• UV Protection: Designer Solar Shades offer excellent protection against harmful UV rays, which can fade furniture, flooring, and art.
• Temperature Control: These shades reduce solar heat gain, keeping your space comfortably cool and reducing air conditioning costs.
• Better Views: Over 5 different opacity options help to maintain your view of the outside while shielding your eyes from direct sunlight.

 Enjoy The Refined Look of Natural Weaves

Modern, architectural, and always stylish, Roman shades add elegance to your space with their fabric folds. When you combine the utility of Roman shades with natural and refined weaves from the Alustra Collection®, you can enjoy this modern look with the craftsmanship and texture of natural fibers when you upgrade to Hunter Douglas Alustra® Woven Textures® Roman Shades. With over 70 sheer, semi-sheer and semi-opaque fabric options, they transition well from the bright daylight to cozy evenings. Match these modern shades with bohemian decor elements like wicker, patterned throws, and potted plants for a relaxed, chic vibe. You can embrace the warmer weather with shades that have earthy or neutral tones which pair well with top treatments and wood accents.

• Rich Textures: The unique weaves of the Alustra Collection® of fabrics offer a unique tactile experience that adds depth to any room.
• Light Filtration: Effortlessly diffuse light to create a warm, inviting ambiance while maintaining privacy.

Contact Us For Modern Shades This Spring

As you prepare your home for the year ahead, our team at Barrows Custom Window Treatments is here with window treatments that give your home functional benefits and add a sense of renewal, lightness, and natural beauty to your space. Take time to assess your interior design, consider the direction of natural light, and let your personal style shine through as we help you select from our collection of stylish, modern shades, blinds, shutters, and more from Hunter Douglas.

Contact us online or give us a call at (617) 964-4580 to learn more and schedule your consultation at our Newton, MA showroom! We are proud to work with clients across Eastern Massachusetts, including Cambridge, Newton, Wellesley, Weston, Brookline, Boston, and Westwood, MA, and we look forward to working with you.