2 min readWindow treatments are often an afterthought, but your choice of drapery can make or break your entire design. Our 2026 Whole Home in Charleston is a master class in innovative design, and our designers took every opportunity to showcase their skills and style, down to the very last detail—including some gorgeous examples of transformative drapery.
Though often seen as a luxury, window treatments are a home necessity. Blinds, drapes, and shades don’t just line our windowpanes; they block drafts, light, and real-world clamor from entering your homes, practically on demand. While some choose to keep it simple, designers know your sill is uncharted territory for design potential. While it might be tempting to reach for your typical verticals, it’s worth making a statement. That said, good drapes can be expensive, so if you’re hoping to embrace your window treatment’s potential, you’ll have to budget for it.
In our patternmaxxed guest bedroom, designer Laura Lubin, founder of the Nashville-based design firm Ellerslie Interiors, used Stroheim drapes to add subtle color to her muted palette and elevate the chic TWOPAGES Roman shades just beyond. Then she took her design a step further: Instead of relying on pleating for texture, Lubin added a leafy trim and Fabricut bullion fringe to the edge of her panels, framing the bold blue baseboard and adding another note of texture to the room’s design.
Texture is meant to act as a bridge in design schemes, connecting elements and feeding both our visual and tactile appetites. In addition to her customized drapes, Lubin used grid-patterned wallpaper, natural wood grain, and plaid textiles to elevate the visual palette.
If you’re looking for a quick bedroom upgrade with big impact, it might be time to take a closer look at your drapes. After all, your window treatments are meant to block out the world, not your style.
