What's Trending in Window Treatments: A Sail Shade First
She's an interior designer with an eye for doing something different, and this was the first sail shade I'd ever installed on a home. It's a striking, angular alternative to a traditional shade, more sculptural, more architectural, and it came out even better than either of us expected going in.
Trying something new for the first time on someone's actual home is a real vote of confidence, and it's the kind of project that reminds me why I like this work. There's always another shape, another material, another way to solve the same basic problem of light and privacy.
What's Actually Trending Right Now
Sail and shaped shades for homes with unconventional window geometry or clients wanting something sculptural rather than purely functional
Layered treatments pairing a functional shade with a decorative drapery panel, rather than choosing one or the other
Warmer, textured materials like woven wood, moving away from purely smooth, minimalist fabrics
Smart integration continuing to grow, even for smaller single-room projects, not just whole-home builds
Why Trends Are Worth Watching (Even If You Don't Chase Them)
Not every trend fits every home, and I'd never push one just because it's popular. But it's worth knowing what's out there. Sometimes the "trendy" option turns out to be the actual best functional fit for an unusual window, the way the sail shade was here.
Getting Started
If you've got a window that doesn't fit the traditional mold, let's talk about what's actually possible, not just what's standard.
