Window Treatments for Small Windows Make Rooms Feel Bigger

It happens all the time: homeowners don’t know what to do with their small windows—or fail to give them any attention. Many assume that just because the opening is tiny, covering it may make a room appear darker and that coverage cannot do much for a room. But carefully designed window coverings for small windows act like optical illusions, fooling your brain into thinking the room is much larger. Plus, the right styles can even welcome in more light. The secret lies in treating those compact glass panes as design assets rather than architectural flaws.

Our experts at Alexander Blank Fabrics & Design believe in giving every window in your home the same respect with designer solutions that create cohesion—with significant advantages. To explain why, we’ve selected four excellent ways to customize window treatments for small windows.

Duette® Cellular Shades

One of the Hunter Douglas brand’s best-selling products. Duette® Cellular Shades are engineered with hidden pockets that trap air, creating an insulating barrier. They provide a clean look that fits snugly against the glass pane; opt for light-filtering fabrics that mimic the color of your paint to create a continuous, unbroken visual plane across the room.

These highly customizable cellular shades fit windows in multiple sizes—even sliding glass doors.

Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds

For a sleek, modern look, consider Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds; they’re well-suited for small windows and are built from durable aluminum metal. Their thin, horizontal lines draw the eye outward, tricking the brain into seeing a wider opening, and they come in 70+ colors with matte, textured, or pearlescent finishes. For these horizontal blinds, we recommend an inside mount for small windows—the crisp, metallic finish bounces light deeper into dark corners.

Designer Roller Shades

Clean lines are essential for window coverings for small windows, since; anything fussy will overpower them and make the room feel cramped. Roller Shades feature a streamlined design that rolls up into a headrail, keeping the focus on the outside view. To maximize the widening effect, choose a neutral tone that matches your trim.

Sonnette® Cellular Roller Shades

Trying to decide between cellular and roller shades? You don’t have to—because Hunter Douglas also offers Sonnette® Cellular Roller Shades. This is the perfect window treatment for small living rooms; the design has a insulating cellular design paired with the effortless mechanics of a standard roller shade. It adds dimension to windows without claiming excess space.

Are Small Custom Window Treatments Worth the Cost?

Custom options are absolutely worth it because off-the-shelf shades and blinds rarely fit tiny windows well. When a treatment is too bulky, it blocks daylight and makes a tight room feel even more cramped. Custom styles are tailored to fit perfectly and enhance the room’s decor, and we use top-quality components that operate flawlessly in tight spaces.

Tips for Making Small Rooms Appear Larger

Our design experts know other ways to trick the mind into perceiving more square footage without changing your layout:

• Paint your walls, trim, and baseboards the same light color. This eliminates visual breaks and make the room's boundaries seem to disappear.
• Choose furniture with raised legs instead of solid bases that sit flat on the floor. Seeing more floor under a sofa creates a sense of extra breathing room.
• Hang a large mirror directly across from a main light source. The glass bounces illumination into dark corners and adds a sense of depth.
• Keep your floor plan clear by using tall, narrow shelving units instead of wide bookcases. Those draw the eye up and effectively use vertical space.

We Carry the Full Line of Hunter Douglas Window Treatments

For small living rooms, nurseries, kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms, making the space feel open and airy starts with getting the window measurements right and choosing the best materials.

Our team at Alexander Blank Fabrics & Design will help you customize luxurious window coverings for small windows, with options that make every inch of your space count.

Visit our showroom in Lutherville or contact us for a consultation. We serve the greater Baltimore Metro area with custom window coverings, fine furniture, upholstery, fabrics, wallcoverings, and more.