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2025 Trends: The Best Decorative Window Shades

The word “decorative” can be strictly defined as ornamental. However, when it comes to custom decorative window treatments, they should be attractive and functional. That’s the theory behind Hunter Douglas decorative shades for windows; they blend stunning designs and cutting-edge practicality. The Holley's Home Interiors design team is excited about the brand’s 2025 offerings, and we’ve chosen a few ideas to inspire you.

Decorative woven shades in a kitchen near College Station, TX.

Decorative Shades 2025 Trends

These four shade styles are just some of the designs we offer:

Woven Shades

Home design in 2025 welcomes natural textures, subtle patterns, and functional beauty. Woven wood shades reflect these trends through earthy materials, layered effects, and connecting interior space with the outdoors. These natural shades filter light beautifully while adding a natural, organic touch. Consider adding optional liners for room darkening should you desire it.

Layered Sheers and Drapery

Another key trend is layering different fabrics; combining sheer and opaque materials adds greater light control and privacy flexibility. This approach works well in dining rooms, living rooms, and bedrooms, where natural light is welcome but occasional darkness is needed. We suggest sheer shades complemented with custom drapery for a richly textured effect.

Roman Shades

These decorative window shades are all about tailored elegance. Roman shade fabrics fold neatly when raised for excellent light and privacy control. You’ll find an impressive selection of fabrics and different textures for these window treatments.

Cellular Shades

The perfect marriage of form and function, cellular shades trap air to form an insulating air barrier for added energy efficiency. It’s a sophisticated design, offered in different pleat sizes, various colors and textures, and different opacities.

Choosing Decorative Shades for Function

Your custom shades should serve their purpose well. Determine your goals before settling on a style: Most homeowners want to balance aesthetic appeal with light control, privacy, and energy efficiency.

The room’s purpose can help you narrow down the selections. Sheer window treatments soften daylight while maintaining an open, airy feel, making them ideal for kitchens and common areas. On the other hand, opaque fabrics provide a restful environment by blocking outside light for bedrooms and media rooms.

Finding solutions for uniquely shaped windows can be more challenging, so consider custom designs for a perfect fit. Cellular shades work exceptionally well for these windows, but other decorative shade styles are also accommodating.

Our last 2025 trend concerns control options—homeowners choose cordless and motorized shades for unmatched safety and convenience. Cordless designs eliminate dangling strings, creating a clean, uncluttered look while reducing hazards for children and pets. You can adjust motorized shades with a remote, phone app, or voice command. They allow a high level of comfort and luxury; we recommend them for hard-to-reach windows.

Buy Decorative Window Shades Near College Station, TX

Holley's Home Interiors features Hunter Douglas, Carole™ Fabrics, Rainier Outdoor Shades, multiple fabric lines, wallpaper, custom upholstery, draperies, and accent pieces. Our whole-home approach helps clients achieve stunning, design-inspired interiors they love for years to come. Contact us for friendly service in Bryan, College Station, Navasota, Brenham, Madisonville, Caldwell, Hearne, and Huntsville, Texas.