Curtains and drapes offer a soft touch and texture from the ripples of fabric that many people love. However, not everyone loves that these window coverings constantly hang low, getting twisted up and dirtied by their kid’s or pet’s shenanigans, or worse, getting accidentally pulled down. 

Thankfully there are some great window treatment alternatives that give you the fabric texture you crave without hanging past your window casing. This means they are less likely to get caught up in whatever your kids and pets are doing at the window. 

Here are our top 5 window treatment alternatives to curtains and drapes that give you a big dose of texture!

1 | Cellular Shades

If you are looking for texture and a soft window treatment, cellular shades (sometimes called honeycomb shades) give you both. These aren’t the cellular shades of your grandmother’s era. These modern shades offer chic style and function. The pocketed and pleated design of the fabric gives a subtle texture. You can choose from a variety of colors and fabrics to suit your lifestyle and needs. But what makes them such a popular choice is that they offer huge savings on your energy bills! The pocketed design traps both hot and cold air, keeping your home’s temperature more regulated so your HVAC system doesn’t have to work so hard. If you have pets or small children, we recommend opting for cordless cellular shades. 

2 | Pleated Shades

Pleated shades are a lot like cellular shades, except they do not have the pocketed or cellular design. But the pleated fabric does give you that same subtle texture and chic style. These shades come in a variety of colors and fabrics to match your tastes. You can also get cordless pleated shades, eliminating the strangulation hazard that cords pose to pets and small children. 

3 | Roman Shades

Roman shades are another classic and show-stopping soft window treatment! There are 3 different pleat styles that make roman shades a great option for any interior design style, from traditional to modern. Soft fold/hobbled roman shades create a soft ripple effect when lowered. Flat fold and plain fold roman shades are more streamlined and structured. Relaxed fold roman shades are known for their soft, curved shape when the shade is raised. You can choose from a variety of colors, fabrics, and patterns, giving you endless options, as well as opting for cordless. 

4 | Natural Woven and Wood Shades

If you just want texture but not fabric, then natural wood or woven shades might be for you! These shades bring a big dose of texture and are made from a variety of natural materials, such as bamboo, sisal, grass, or reeds. Many people love them because they bring a little bit of the outdoors inside. You can opt for lined or unlined, select from different amounts of light filtering, different color or stain options, edge binding color, and corded or cordless. 

5 | Faux Blinds and Shutters 

If you want texture but an easy-to-clean window treatment, we love faux wood blinds and interior shutters! Faux wood gives you the drama of real wood, but without the extra maintenance–who doesn’t love that? The slatted design adds texture plus full light filtering control. The faux wood material of these window coverings is easy to clean–simply dust regularly. If you need to get rid of grime or grease, use a lint free cloth and a bit of mild soap and water (be sure to wipe it clean with clean water and a cloth). If you need a deeper clean, you can remove blinds from your window and soak them in your bathtub or hose them off outside! If you have pets or small children, we recommend getting cordless blinds or a locking mechanism for your interior shutters. For both window coverings, you can choose from a variety of slat widths and colors/stains. Shutters have even more options to choose from, including a hidden tilt mechanism, split control, number of panels, and molding. 

Can’t Decide What is Best For Your Needs?

If you can’t decide which of these window covering options is right for your budget and needs, call the experts at Elevated Views! Our design experts can help you find the right window treatment for you. We even offer complimentary consultations and quotes. Schedule a consultation today and we’ll bring the showroom to you!