Blinds for the Living Room
The Ideal Living Room
The living room is the heart of the home; a central space where families come together to relax, socialise, and entertain. Because it serves so many purposes, the ideal living room must be truly versatile. It needs to be bright and airy for a morning coffee, a comfortable spot for an afternoon with a book, and a cosy retreat for a film night. The design of the room, especially its lighting, must be able to adapt to these shifting needs, creating the perfect ambience for any occasion.
Comfort is the guiding principle. This is a room designed for living in, and every element should contribute to a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. The control of natural light is essential. An ideal living room maximises daylight while providing solutions to reduce glare on screens and ensure privacy from the outside world, which is particularly important for homes that face a street.
More than any other space, the living room is an expression of your personal style. It is where you showcase the things you love. The window dressings are a major part of this, acting as the ‘finishing touch’ that ties the whole design scheme together. Whether the look is luxurious and traditional or minimalist and modern, the ideal living room is a comfortable, functional, and beautiful reflection of you.
New Dawn’s Solutions for Living Room
Choosing the right window dressing for your living room is about balancing style, light control, and privacy. Made to Measure Curtains and Roman Blinds will always be a classic option. Curtains can add a sense of luxury and warmth with sumptuous fabrics, while Roman Blinds offer a clean, elegant look. Both can be made with insulating linings to help keep your room cosy.
For ultimate versatility, consider layering different window treatments. A practical blind can be paired with curtains to give you total control over light and privacy. For example, a sheer voile can provide daytime privacy, paired with heavy blackout curtains for the evening. Shutters and Wood Venetian Blinds are also extremely popular, offering a timeless look and precise control over light, making them perfect for street-facing bay windows.
For wide windows or patio and bi-fold doors, we love the Allusion® Blind. Its unique design is incredibly versatile and allows you to walk through to the garden without fully opening the blind. Vertical Blinds also offer a practical and great value solution for larger windows. To complete your design, we can create a range of matching soft furnishings in our workshop, including cushion covers, throws, and lampshades, for a perfectly coordinated look.
