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Styling Shades with Natural Materials

Hunter Douglas shades made from natural materials add so much to a home. With benefits ranging from light control to elevated style, when you bring organic elements into your interior design, you’re not only on trend—you’re also making a smart choice in creating a luxurious layered look that is smart and sustainable.

Hunter Douglas Provenance® Woven Wood Shades near Rancho Santa Margarita and Anaheim, California (CA)

At Don’s Drapery Service, we’re your window treatment experts, always here to walk you through the different types of materials found in the exclusive collections of Hunter Douglas window shades. From wood shutters to bamboo shades to window treatments made from organic natural fibers like cotton, we have a material perfect for your needs. Plus, we’ve got style tips for all of the shades with natural materials to help you maximize the look of your space so that you can incorporate them into your existing home décor—or create a whole new design.

Wooden Window Treatments

People have used wood as a natural building material as long as we’ve been building things. One reason for that is that wood is known for its incredible versatility as a building material with the capability to be combined and shaped into countless forms. Another reason we’re drawn to this natural material is its innate character and aesthetic charm that translate into welcoming décor, regardless if you’re decorating in either traditional or modern interior design styles.

HUNTER DOUGLAS HARD WOOD TREATMENTS

Styling Tips: When it comes to wooden window treatments, remember the details will greatly affect the design style. Wooden treatments with shiny metal hardware can read industrial while wood painted white with black hardware might give off a more coastal feel. And while we love wood for its versatility, this design flexibility also means it’s important to be intentional with every customizable aspect of your new wooden window treatments.

Bamboo Window Shades

There’s an eco-friendly aspect to the use of bamboo as a natural material, as this hardy plant’s maturing cycle is far shorter than many types of hardwood trees. Bamboo’s responsible harvesting practices ensure the longevity of the bamboo shade market. Like the grass itself, bamboo shades are durable and strong with a relaxed sense of gracefulness.

Hunter Douglas Woven Wood Shades

Styling Tips: We love the use of bamboo shades in the bathroom to create a spa like ambiance. Imagine a retreat at home where the organic weave of your new woven wood shades create a filtered lighting effect like the scattered rays of sunlight falling through a canopy of trees—soft, serene, and beautiful for your home-bathroom-turned-spa.

Cotton Curtains & Shades

For softer, fabric-based window shades with natural materials, there are numerous textiles to choose from, including cotton, linen, and silk, to mention just a few. We love the simple charm that cotton offers with a wide range of color and fabric choices. The material not only breathes well but its flowing movement adds dimension to a window fashion and visual interest in the room even when the curtains or shades are kept to simple, neutral tones. Below are some of our favorite options.

Hunter Douglas Shades, Custom Curtains, & Side Panels

Styling Tips: When we use natural fibers like cotton, we want to elicit feelings of openness and airiness. To maximize the organic movement in these shades with natural materials, hang drapery high and wide with ample yardage for movement. And like with wooden shutters, choose shades with an attention to hardware to create that final, polished aesthetic.

Contact Us to Learn More About Natural Hunter Douglas Shades

Explore your options for window shades made with natural materials at Don’s Drapery Service. With locations in Rancho Santa Margarita and Anaheim, California, we offer custom drapes and Hunter Douglas shades, shutters, and blinds with customization options to complete your interior design. Request a consultation today and a member of our team is standing by to create your ideal window treatment design.

Our team of window treatment experts is here to help homeowners in Irvine, Yorba Linda, Rancho Santa Margarita, Anaheim, and the surrounding areas as you look for the best style of shades for your Californian home.