Living Room Drapes, Blinds & Window Treatments

Living Room Window Treatments | Blinds, Shades & Drapery

Your living room deserves window treatments that do more than just look great. It’s where you unwind, host friends, binge your favorite shows, and make memories. The right window coverings elevate comfort, style, and every moment spent here.

We've spent over 25 years helping homeowners find solutions that balance style, light control, and privacy for their living spaces. Here's what actually works.

What Works for Living Room Windows

Blinds for living room windows need to handle multiple jobs. You want natural light during the day. Privacy at night. Glare control for screens. And a look that ties the whole room together.

Cellular Shades

Cellular shades bring clean lines and serious energy efficiency to living rooms. The honeycomb structure provides insulation with R-values up to R-4, cutting heating and cooling costs year-round. Light filtering fabrics soften harsh sunlight without blocking your view. Blackout options work beautifully if your living room doubles as a media room.

Our Blindsgalore Select Motorized Wand Cellular Shades come in single and double cell construction. Double cell gives you better insulation. Light filtering fabrics are spunlace nonwoven polyester that gently diffuses light. Blackout fabrics use the same material bilaminated with mylar to block light completely.

Motorization makes operation effortless. The rechargeable battery lasts months between charges. No pulling, no cords, just smooth control.

Roller Shades

Blindsgalore Envision Light Filtering Roller Shades and Blackout Roller Shades offer a streamlined look for modern living rooms. They roll up completely when you want the view clear. Roll down for privacy and light control.

Light filtering fabrics create a soft glow while reducing glare on screens. Blackout options eliminate nearly all light for movie nights. The fabric-wrapped bottom rail creates a finished look. All components color-coordinate with your selected fabric.

Roller shades work especially well in contemporary spaces where clean lines matter. Motorized options make operation simple on tall or wide windows.

Custom Drapery

Fabric drapery brings warmth and elegance that other living room window treatments can't match. Our Blindsgalore Designer Custom Drapery comes in ring top, grommet, and other styles that slide smoothly on decorative rods.

Add a room darkening, thermal, or premium blackout liner for light control and insulation. Drapery panels stack to one or both sides, framing your windows beautifully. Fabric options range from airy cotton-like textures to bold, design-forward patterns.

The look is sophisticated and customizable. Choose from 146 available colors and patterns to match your exact style. Drapery works particularly well when you want to soften architectural elements or add visual height to your space.

Dual Sheer Shades

Boutique Serenity Light Filtering Dual Sheer Shades alternate transparent sheer material with light-filtering fabric bands. Align the bands for privacy. Shift them to let filtered light through. Raise the entire shade for an unobstructed view.

The elegant look suits formal living rooms. Motorized options make operation simple on tall windows. Band heights range from 3" to 4¾" depending on fabric selection. Shades are available in wide widths with fabrics up to 108" or 110" wide.

Light Control That Matters

Window treatment ideas for living room spaces start with understanding how you use the room. Different times of day call for different light levels.

• Light Filtering

  softens harsh sunlight without blocking it. You keep your connection to the outdoors while reducing glare on screens and furniture. Daytime privacy comes from diffused light, though silhouettes may show at night with interior lights on.

• Room Darkening

  blocks most light. Perfect for living rooms that double as media rooms or when you want to control brightness for afternoon naps. Some light may leak around edges, but the room stays comfortably dim.

• Blackout

  eliminates nearly all light. Ideal for home theaters or living rooms where you want complete darkness for movie watching. Pair blackout shades with proper mounting to minimize light gaps.

• Sheer and Semi-Sheer

  maintain your view while providing minimal privacy. They work well in private yards or upper floors where neighbors can't see in. Layer them with heavier treatments for flexibility throughout the day.

Motorization Makes Everything Easier

Large window treatments for living room spaces can be heavy and awkward to operate manually. Motorization solves that problem.

Battery-powered motors eliminate electrical work. Our rechargeable systems last months between charges. A simple wand control or remote raises and lowers your shades with minimal effort. No cords to tangle or pull.

Smart home integration takes it further. Program your shades to open with sunrise and close at sunset. Control them from your phone when you're away. Connect to Alexa, Google Home, or other systems you already use. Many products now include Bluetooth compatibility for app control.

Motorized blinds for living room windows are safer for homes with children and pets. No dangling cords means no entanglement hazards. Cordless operation meets current safety standards while making your life easier.

Measuring Your Living Room Windows

Accurate measurements ensure your window coverings fit properly and operate smoothly.

Inside Mount

Inside mount treatments fit within the window frame. Measure width at the top, middle, and bottom of the opening. Use the narrowest measurement to the nearest 1/8 of an inch. Measure height from the top of the frame to the sill at the left, center, and right. Use the longest measurement.

Our factory makes deductions for proper fit. Don't subtract anything from your measurements. Inside mount creates a clean, built-in look but requires adequate depth in the frame.

Outside Mount

Outside mount treatments attach to the wall or trim around the window. Measure the width you want to cover, typically extending 2 to 4 inches beyond the frame on each side. Measure height from where you'll mount the headrail to where you want the treatment to end.

Outside mount maximizes light control by covering the entire opening and frame. It works when inside mount depth is insufficient or when you want to make the window appear larger.

Our measuring guides walk you through the process step by step. Order free samples first to see materials and colors in your space.

Installation You Can Handle

Most customers install their own living room window treatments. You don't need special skills. A drill, screwdriver, tape measure, and level handle most installations in about an hour.

Our installation resources include detailed instructions and videos for each product type. Cellular shades and roller shades typically mount with brackets at the top of the window frame. Drapery hangs from decorative hardware you install first.

Inside mount installations are often simpler because you're working within the frame. Outside mount may require finding studs or using appropriate anchors for your wall type. Instructions specify what hardware you need.

If you run into questions, our in-house experts are available by phone or text. We've helped thousands of customers through installations. No guessing, no stressing.

Styles That Match Your Space

For modern living rooms, consider roller shades or cellular shades in clean, minimalist fabrics. Natural textures suit casual, organic interiors. Elegant drapery in rich fabrics elevates formal spaces.

Color choices affect how your room feels. Light neutrals keep spaces bright and airy. Darker shades create drama and block more light. Bold colors or patterns make a statement but should coordinate with your existing decor.

Texture adds visual interest. Subtle weaves, linen-like finishes, and dimensional fabrics catch light beautifully. Smooth, flat materials create a more contemporary look.

Think about how the treatment looks from outside too. Many of our fabrics are white or neutral on the exterior side, maintaining a cohesive appearance from the street.

Energy Efficiency for Living Room Windows

Living room windows, especially large ones, lose and gain heat faster than insulated walls. The right window treatments help control energy costs.

Cellular shades trap air in their honeycomb structure, creating an insulating barrier. Double cell construction provides better insulation than single cell. The R-value can reach up to R-4 with the right materials and construction.

Thermal drapery liners add insulation while providing light control. Multiple layers of fabric slow heat transfer. Close them on cold nights to reduce heat loss. Keep them closed on hot afternoons to block heat gain.

Even non-insulated treatments help by blocking direct sunlight. Solar heat gain through glass can significantly increase cooling costs. Shades that reflect or absorb sunlight before it enters the room make a measurable difference.

Motorization and smart home integration maximize efficiency. Program shades to close during peak sun hours automatically. You save energy without thinking about it.

Maintenance and Care

Window treatment options for living rooms need regular but simple maintenance.

• Dust cellular shades and roller shades

  with a microfiber cloth or vacuum with a soft brush attachment. Work from top to bottom. Do this weekly or as needed to prevent buildup.

• Spot clean stains

  promptly with mild soap and water. Blot rather than rub. Never submerge blinds or shades in water. This applies to all types, including light filtering, blackout, and motorized options. Water immersion damages materials, adhesives, and mechanisms.

• Fabric drapery

  can often be removed and dry cleaned. Check care instructions for your specific fabric. Some materials are machine washable on gentle cycles.

• Keep mechanisms clean

  for smooth operation. A little maintenance prevents bigger problems.

Why Choose Blindsgalore

We're a family-owned business that's been making custom window treatments since 1998. Every product is built to your exact measurements, not cut down from stock sizes.

Order up to 15 free samples to see fabrics and colors in your actual space. Our design experts provide free consultations. No pressure, just honest advice from people who know window treatments inside and out.

Custom shades ship in as little as 5 to 7 business days. Shipping is free across the continental U.S. Installation instructions come with every order, and our help center has videos and guides for every product.

We back every custom order with a free 3-year warranty, with an option to upgrade to 5 years. Our guarantee covers exchanges for any reason within 30 days. Four windows per household. It's the best guarantee in the industry.

Ready to find the perfect window treatments for living room spaces? Browse our collection, order samples, and talk to our team.