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A Sneak Peak Into 2017 Window Decor Trends

updated dining room with curtains, and sunshadesWindows are an essential component to any home. They allow infrastructures to properly ventilate while naturally illuminating your home so you don’t have to overuse your lights and run up your electric bill.

Plus, if you live on the water or have nice outdoor scenery, your windows help bring a natural element inside your home.

There are plenty of home decor trends to look forward to in the new year, including:

  • Faux finishes
  • Upholstered headboards
  • Mixed metals

Another trendy thing you’ll start to notice in 2017 is reading rooms. People are nestling in and cozying up with a good book or magazine in a reading room they’ve created in their home.

So, if you’re converting your living or family room, or even an area in your bedrooms, into a cozy reading spot, then you’ll want a decent amount of natural light which is made possible by your windows and doors.

2017 Is the year of windows. According to improvenet.com,

“In 2017, the focus is on upgrading your windows for energy-saving benefits. If you have old windows that easily let air out, consider upgrading this year.

According to the EPA, switching to Energy Star certified windows can help save up to 12% in energy bills… Vinyl windows will take center stage as an affordable and convenient option for homeowners. Now we’re making them the focal point of the room.

Find ways to highlight your window by using window treatments that stand out, or positioning your seating so you and your family can enjoy the natural light...Try positioning a few mirrors around or across from a big window to help enhance the natural light and style.”

If you are planning to stay current and make windows the focal point of your room, then naked windows simply won’t do. Try dressing up your windows using these 2017 interior color palettes and textures that can easily be applied not only to your linens and furniture, but your windows, too.

Trendy Colors: Jewel Tones & Dark Neutrals

Fotolia_114443233_Subscription_Monthly_M.jpgThere are plenty of colors to pull from with this color palette, including:

  • Dusky blue
  • Blue-green
  • Sunshine yellow
  • Mineral gray
  • Earthy green
  • Taupe beige
  • Powdery blue
  • Dusted yellow
  • Charcoal
  • Slate

Texture, Patterns & Layers

You can’t forget about your curtain or sunshade texture either. Velvet and metallic materials are making a comeback, and don’t forget to add a dash of personality by incorporating fun and festive patterns or customizing the trim on your sunshade with glass beads.

Layers are going to be big when it comes to keeping your home energy efficient and trendy. Try layering your curtains with contrasting textures and tones, such as sheer and blackout curtains in front with a sunshade as a decorative backdrop.

Window Treatment Options

If you feel that layering is too bulky or overbearing in your home, and you want natural illumination but don’t want the associated energy costs, then window treatments are your window’s best friend.

There are a few different window treatments you can choose between, such as tinting or low-E glass coatings. A tinted window option will reduce natural illumination as well as energy costs while low-E glass coatings allow for natural illumination to pass through without UV rays or heat, which reduces energy costs as well.

Will You Have a Trendy Home in 2017?

There are plenty of home decor trends to try out this year, and windows will be the focal point of them.

We want to know what your favorite home decor trend is for this coming year, so send us a Tweet @easternarchsys or leave us a comment below!

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