The Shade & Curtain Combo Nate Berkus Picks For A Luxe Bedroom

Pulling together decor for a more luxurious-looking bedroom can feel like a challenge. As an interior designer, Nate Berkus knows how to give your home a designer look, while staying within your budget. One way that he creates that lux look is by combining elements you might not expect, such as roman shades with classic drapery. Ultimately, combining these two types of window dressings together, actually works to create a clean look that is also rather versatile.

Berkus' Lifestyle account on Instagram shared three photos from a bedroom located in the Katharine, a historic and reimagined eight-unit apartment building in New York, which uses neutral colors of floor to ceiling drapes, as well as a roman shade. As was explained, this is an example of how these window dressings can "work together in a single space." And since both the shade and the drapes are in the same color tone, it doesn't feel like they're separate pieces — instead, they just add depth to the overall space.

Not only do these two items act to block out sunlight, but they also help to add a touch of style into a room. In rooms without more of a focal point, it's also an opportunity to create a visual draw for the eye. Using the roman shade and drapery combination in any bedroom feels effortless when it comes to making a statement.

There are ways to incorporate the luxury of Nate Berkus' design style into your own bedroom with the right drapes and roman shades. The designer shared a video on Instagram where he explained how to choose your own roman shades. He started off by recommending an inside mount for your window shades that is either cordless or motorized. From there Berkus gave options for both a romantic look, as well as a tailored option. For the tailored roman shades he suggests a flat fold option, which has the line that goes across the bottom, whereas the romantic option is the relaxed fold which has a "swoop" to it. It all depends on the aesthetic you want in your bedroom.

Once you choose your roman shade style, it's time to pair it with drapes. Considering Berkus offers a collection through The Shade Store, you could always pick your drapes and shade combination from there to get the perfect color and texture match. Otherwise, you can choose to match your colors yourself or find a pairing that you love, such as a neutral roman shade and a complimentary drape color. However, when picking your drapes, you may want to think about the designer's number one tip for drapery, which is to have them hang from as high as possible on the wall in order to make the ceilings look higher. This choice will leave the drapes skimming the floor, while drawing the eye upwards. Ultimately, it's all about paying attention to the details.