Beautiful Window Treatment Trends That Are Here To Stay In 2025

For many people, window treatments are often seen as an afterthought when designing a room. They're either added as a necessity to create some privacy or simple panels are added to add some dimension to a room but not attract attention. That's why beige, gray, and cream panels have reigned supreme on social media for years, blending into the background but helping a room feel more "finished." However, things are changing in a big way in 2025. Instead of settling for the first recommended panel from Amazon or IKEA or investing in a nondescript style that's meant to blend into the background, people are going bolder, more old-fashioned, and way more customized. This year, it's all about having fun with window treatments and making them a focal feature in the room.

Nothing about the new upcoming trends can be labeled as "subtle." For instance, Roman shades are having a major moment, but they're either custom-made using maximalist colors and prints or have custom borders along their edges to create high-drama and contrast. Curtains also have a starring role in the room, where they're specifically chosen to either match the window casings of the room for a color-drenching moment or custom-made to match the wallpaper for a designer look. 2025 is all about maximalism, customization, and creativity – and our window treatments reflect that. Here are the latest trends to dabble with.

As our world becomes increasingly digital, we're seeking tangible ways to reconnect after logging off. In interior design, this often means bringing nature indoors through organic, earthy accents that help ground us in the real world. When it comes to window treatments, that might look like swapping out heavy drapes in favor of sheer curtains that invite the outside in. "Bringing nature in is a big trend for 2025, from biophilic design to sustainable decor. Sheer curtains allow you to bring the sunlight in, as well as to glimpse natural silhouettes through your window, even when the curtains are drawn," Sarah Bilotta, House Digest's design historian, shares. This is especially important if you're lucky enough to have giant windows. You want to allow as much greenery and landscaping in as you can. However, this trend still works even with regular-sized panes, as it provides an additional set of benefits. "The floor-to-ceiling look is especially prominent right now, as it's a great way to lengthen your wall space and give off an air of maximalism, even if your ceilings are a humble 8 feet," Bilotta notes.

The great thing about this trend is that almost anyone can incorporate it. "This airy look can complement basically any design scheme, allowing the rest of the room to sing," Bilotta says. If you are looking for a budget-friendly way to dip your toe into this look, consider elevating your space with IKEA's sheer curtains. The SILVERLÖNN panels are one of the most popular options, clocking in at just $25 for a set of two. This will allow you to experiment with the look without breaking the bank. If you would like to suspend the panels from the ceiling to create maximum height, attach the sheers to the brand's ceiling tracks, which are called the VIDGA Track Rails.

Another trend taking over 2025 is ditching window treatments altogether and leaving windows completely bare. This works especially well if you have large, statement-making windows, whether they face a beautifully manicured backyard or a city neighborhood. While this is another great way to tap into the biophilic trend — after all, there are no barriers separating you from the nature outside — its roots actually lie in the ongoing appeal of the quiet luxury trend.

"The 'no-window-coverings' look has, over time, been an enduring symbol of affluence. It was long considered a 'masculine' design option (in contrast with frilly, 'feminine' drapes)," Bilotta explains. "Today, uncovered windows demonstrate privilege through isolation (you live where privacy isn't a concern) and location (you have an amazing view that serves as a work of art through your picture windows)." Publications like The New York Times to The Atlantic have spotlighted the trend, pointing to upscale enclaves like Brooklyn Heights as examples of where it's thriving.

However, while convenient — the trend is absolutely free! — it may not have staying power beyond 2025. "This trend may not stay much longer past 2025, though. A maximalist look is on the rise," Bilotta notes. Leaving windows bare might soon feel like a missed opportunity, especially as more and more people lean into bold, expressive treatments to add unexpected dimension to a room. (Just see below!)

Speaking of maximalism, if you're looking for ways to infuse your spaces with creativity and high drama, then look no further than the 2025 trend of matching your drapes to your wallpaper. After a decade of minimalist, all-white and all-gray interiors, there's a renewed appetite for warmth, texture, and bespoke touches — and this shift is bringing back old-school styles that now feel comforting and homey. Wallpaper has made a triumphant return, adding loud pops of color and pattern to previously subdued spaces. To take it even further, designers and homeowners are now pairing their wallpaper with matching curtains for a high-impact look. "For those with the budget to customize their window coverings, a luxe fad is to have curtains made in a textile that matches the wallpaper design. When the drapes are closed, this creates a seamless look. When they are open, the curtains serve as a flush border to your windows," Bilotta notes.

While it might seem loud to some, it fits right into the recent color-drenching trends. "In 2025, there is an emphasis on creating a whole look that permeates an entire room. This fad has touched paint trends (drenching or all-over wall stenciling) and upholstery (patterns that match wallpaper, rugs) and is extending to window treatments as well," Bilotta says. To recreate this look, it's easiest to buy your wallpaper and fabric in the same place. For instance, online retailers like Jane Clayton & Company, F&P Interiors, and DecoratorsBest sell wallpaper with matching fabrics, allowing you to get your items in one spot. This will be much more difficult to do with peel-and-stick wallpaper, but you can search large sites like Spoonflower for pretty close matches.

If you follow interior designers on Instagram or have a subscription to Architectural Digest or House Beautiful, you might have noticed that cornices are on the rise. These window coverings were especially popular during the first half of the 20th-century, and are decorative wooden or MDF boxes covered in your choice of fabric, which are then installed on top of the window frame, hiding the curtain rod from view. While they might seem like something you would find in your grandmother's house, they're coming back in a big way in 2025. This is not only thanks to the rising maximalism trend (you have an extra surface to play with color and prints!) but also the cottagecore and Nancy Myers aesthetic. "Cottagecore and prairiecore are experiencing new iterations lately, which focus more on the revival of authentic rural design typologies, like real wood beams, natural stone flooring, limewash walls, and exposed brickwork. As the younger generations (who have a knack for nostalgic grandmacore) age into their age of disposable income, they are able to take their taste for vintage cozy vibes to the next level," Bilotta explains. Their appeal is that they dress up a window in a way we haven't seen for decades. "They make for a large palette on which to apply dramatic, rich colors — another interior trend of 2025," Bilotta notes.

Of course, while this might have old-fashioned roots, that doesn't mean people are putting up the old cornices found in their grandparents' houses. The once-dated window treatment is making a modern comeback. Meaning, they now have modern iterations that make them feel fresh and exciting — think minimalist, clean shapes wrapped in trendy colors and lighter fabrics. They're no where near stuffy. "I believe window treatments are landing somewhere in between minimalist and elaborate. The trend is shifting away from purely plain and simple styles, but it's not necessarily leaning into overly ornate or decorative options either," Haley Weidenbaum, founder of Everhem, exclusively tells House Digest. "There's a desire for something unexpected and elevated — window treatments that add character and style, but don't feel too over-the-top or overwhelming. It's about balance — enhancing a space with thoughtful details, without detracting from the overall design of the room."

Gone are the days when your window casings and baseboards were a simple white color or made from wood. People are leaning into their creative side and adding color to these details to infuse the room with more character and dimension. However, while some people have leaned into the color-drenching approach in 2025, where the window casings are the same color as the walls, others have gone in the opposite direction and painted the casings in a complementary color. And the curtains help play a role in that contrast. "Although double-drenching with window casings and walls is on the rise, so, too, is the opposite: contrasting window cases. To emphasize this more dimensional look, window treatments that match the color of the window moldings really make the window pop," Bilotta explains. It allows one to play with the rising maximalist trend while still keeping the design rather subdued and balanced. You're not introducing a third contrasting element in the form of window coverings — instead, they're blending in with the window.

For example, if your walls are a light blue, paint the windows a dark green for an unexpected color combination. But to keep the room from becoming a kaleidoscope of color, choose either green Roman shades or curtains to ground the bold hues. The window treatment can be either a matching green color or, if you want more dimension, a green pattern, such as the speckled print on the blinds above.

Sometimes curtains make a space feel cluttered. In moments like those, Roman shades are an excellent option. They're shades made from fabric, which give you the same soft effect as a curtain panel, but fold into horizontal pleats when raised. While these have been slowly gaining popularity over the years, 2025 is leaning more into custom colors and patterns to make them feel more "designed". "Roman shades have been a classic option for decades, but in 2025 designers are not falling for your basic sheer white Roman shades. Instead, they're having these traditional shades custom-made to match complementary colors in a room, whether drawing from the color of the wall paint or from the decor," Bilotta says. "Textile experts on Etsy will work with you to produce a specific shade of green to match your walls exactly — or color-match your bedspread with the perfect blue." This creates that seamless look that toes the line between maximalism and minimalism. You can also have them made in a specific pattern you like, whether that matches (or contrasts!) the pattern on your duvet cover, wallpaper, or rug.

However, this trend doesn't just have roots in maximalism. It's also gaining popularity because of its level of customization. "Homeowners and designers are tired of seeing the same pieces over and over, and consumers are tired of being inundated with the same products on Amazon and at Target and Walmart. Customization is re-invigorating the design world by daring to be different," Bilotta notes. There is a real emphasis this year to stop mimicking what you see on social media a hundred times over and instead really run away with your own preferences. People are craving authenticity. For instance, one of the trending TikTok audios on DesignTok is "I'm into those homes where I walk in and I know exactly who you are in the first two seconds." Experimenting with brightly colored or playfully printed Roman shades is just one way to help get your style across.

If adding bold colors or prints isn't within your wheelhouse, there is a subtler window covering trend that you can experiment with, and that's simply to add trim to the edges of Roman shades. It's a small detail, but highly effective when it comes to pulling a room together. "Designers are increasingly requesting this feature, and I believe it's a reflection of a broader shift toward decorating windows in a more exciting and unique way. For many years, the trend was to keep window treatments neutral — white or light-colored fabrics to blend seamlessly with white walls. But as design preferences evolve, people are leaning toward making their windows a focal point, adding personality and dimension to a room," notes Weidenbaum. "This trend aligns with the growing desire for more custom, personalized spaces, as well as the broader movement toward expressing individuality in home design." This can be done in all sorts of ways. Whether adding a playful squiggle trim, a simple line in a contrasting color, or a textured option like pompoms, it adds to the styling and atmosphere of the room.

"Rather than being seen as a functional afterthought, window coverings are increasingly being used to enhance the style and aesthetic of a space. Window treatments will evolve into integral design features that tie together a room's visual narrative," she explains. You can play with this trend by either enlisting the help of a professional or DIYing it yourself. For instance, you can buy your choice of trim from online retailers like Spiffy Spools or Etsy and either sew or hem tape it onto existing shades. Or you can hire someone to add the trim for you, whether that's a local window treatment firm, an Etsy seller, or an independent online business like Sew Lovely by Kelly.