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How to Use Powerful Prints on Fabric Shades

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Prints and patterns can add a powerful dynamic to interior design, or they can also cause a cacophony of visual noise if not used smartly. Window shades present a useful opportunity for customizations in a house-wide design scheme because they have fabric fronts that can be utilized for print or pattern display and window treatments can aesthetically stand alone in a room or be used to connect design style throughout larger spaces. Popular styles of fabric shades include Hunter Douglas Vignette® Modern Roman Shades, Designer Roller Shades, and Design Studio Side Panels and Drapery; and each comes with a wide array of print and pattern choices. Use them smartly by following our tips and getting any questions answered by a design expert at Peerless Wallpaper and Blinds.

Vignette® Modern Roman Shades near Monroeville, Pennsylvania (PA) using prints on fabric shades.

Tip For Using Patterns and Prints

1. Use Multiple Proportions

Using multiple proportion cohesively is part of using patterns and prints successfully, and unified room design incorporates large- and small-scale patterns that are then applied to both large- and small-scale items. Fabric shades can represent a larger-fronted item in most rooms, so they can amplify the feel of large prints or smaller prints depending on what’s needed to balance the rest of the room.

2. Paint Strip Palette

You know those paint color sample strips you get when choosing a wall color? Those make great color palettes when using multiple patterns because their hues are complimentary (and so help tie the overall look together) and yet they also offer contrast (and so add unique visual interest to each print). The aesthetic ideal of something being both complementary and also contrasting is at the root of successful pattern use because the result is design that is cohesive but not stagnantly repetitive.

3. White as a Power Neutral

Too much non-stop pattern can be overwhelming. Combat the dangers of visually aggressive prints by strategically using white in multi-print design. The bold but neutral color can balance the busyness of patterns without weighing down their playfulness for an overall space that reads balances and thoughtful. And since so many different styles of fabric shades come in white from sheer shadings to chic roller shades, they can be suitable for all kinds of personal décor tastes.

4. Popular Organics

Recent times have renewed a love of the outdoors for many. Some look for ways to spend more time outside and some look for more ways to make our homes reminiscent of the peaceful beauty of nature. Which is why the use of organic details is among the rising trends for 2022 including their use in fabric shades where styles like floral print Roman shades or bamboo woven wood shades are in demand.

5. Don’t Forget the Smallest Details

Pattern use is a visual statement, and because it draws such attention it needs design backbone to stand up to scrutiny. That strength comes from the details of its design and implementation. Polished finishing details give a room a professional and put-together look; so, don’t forget to look at the smaller accent pieces used in a room like throw pillows or a valance over a fabric shade because those are the elements that create that desirable, designer look.

Because successfully using patterns and prints can be challenging don’t hesitate to reach out to the experts for help. The knowledgeable team at Peerless Wallpaper and Blinds is ready to assist you in the customization of fabric shades with prints or patterns that suit your home’s unique décor style. Peerless Wallpaper and Blinds is located in Monroeville, PA and is proud to serve the surrounding area including Pittsburgh and Greensburg. Stop by or request a consultation today.

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