When you’re designing an entire home, a one-size-fits-all approach to window treatments just doesn’t work. Each room has its own light conditions, privacy needs, and design objectives — and the window coverings should reflect that.
At Parkway Window Works, we work closely with interior designers on whole-home projects, helping translate vision into beautifully functional window treatments. Here’s how we make it all work — practically, technically, and aesthetically.
Start with Function
Every specification begins with a conversation about how the space is used. Bedrooms demand privacy and darkness. Kitchens and baths need treatments that allow for natural light while handling high humidity. Living spaces are more flexible, often requiring a balance between filtering light, showcasing the view, and creating an inviting atmosphere where fabrics and proportions enhance the room’s comfort and livability. Media rooms and home offices typically focus on controlling glare and creating comfortable environments throughout the day.
By leading with purpose, you avoid surprises later — and ensure that your treatments perform as beautifully as they look.
Room-by-Room, Without Reinventing the Wheel
In bedrooms, blackout-lined shades or drapery are almost always the answer. When windows are large or exposed to strong light, we’ll often recommend layering shades with stationary panels to eliminate light leaks. Motorization is a smart choice here — not just for luxury, but for everyday comfort.
Living rooms offer more flexibility, but functionality still matters. Roman shades or sheers under operable panels let you filter light during the day and add softness to the room. Dining rooms, on the other hand, are a great place to do something decorative — think structured valances or tailored cornices that bring shape and polish to the space.
In kitchens and bathrooms, performance is the priority. Café curtains, woven wood shades, and faux wood shutters are all excellent options that combine charm with moisture resistance and easy operation.
Where screens are involved — like in a home office or media room — roller shades or lined Romans are ideal for managing glare without compromising the room’s aesthetic refinement. Well-selected treatments maintain the design vision while addressing functional needs. Again, this is where motorization can make a big difference, especially if you’re tying treatments into a larger smart home automation system.
Unifying Multiple Treatments
Mixing styles doesn’t mean the home has to feel disjointed. Repeating key elements (like fabric families, trim details, or pleat styles) can pull the overall design together, even if each room calls for something a little different.
Lining is another area where consistency matters. Using the same lining color across all front-facing windows creates a unified look from the exterior — a small but important detail that elevates the entire project. Similarly, choosing consistent hardware finishes or motorization systems can help link all of your treatments into a clean, coordinated whole.
We often help designers integrate their treatments into smart home automation, especially on larger projects. Whether it’s battery-powered shades in the guest suite or hardwired drapery tracks in the great room, we’ll make sure the entire system works seamlessly — and looks intentional.
Thoughtful Layering for Complex Needs
Layered window treatments can address multiple design goals at once — light control, privacy, softness, and architectural balance. But layering only works when each component is planned to operate correctly. That means the right hardware, the right mounting space, and clear communication between everyone involved.
We frequently help layer treatments to resolve tricky design challenges: hiding mechanics behind valances, softening oversized windows with side panels, or insulating a room without sacrificing aesthetics. These are the kinds of projects that benefit most from collaboration with a technically skilled workroom.
Details That Make the Difference
Whole-home window treatment projects require a sharp eye for detail. We account for everything — from shallow mounting depths to complex architectural elements — to ensure your treatments are engineered properly. We’ll guide you on fabric selections, calculate yardages, flag potential installation challenges, and coordinate every element so your treatments are executed exactly as envisioned.
Window treatment motorization continues to grow in popularity, and we’ll help you select the right system for each space. We can hardwire into new builds or retrofit existing windows with battery-powered options. If you’re building out a smart home experience for your clients, we’ll make sure your window treatments are part of that solution.
Let’s Get to Work
Parkway Window Works is your behind-the-scenes partner for custom window treatments. From renderings to fabrication to flawless installation, we bring engineering precision to every step of the process — so you can focus on design.
Planning a whole-home project? Let’s talk about how we can help bring it all together, one window at a time.
