This stunning project by Susan Williams demonstrates how expertly chosen window coverings can blend seamlessly into home designs in Boulder County, letting the furniture and architecture shine.
Dining Room: Motorized Shades for Wide Windows
The dining room featured expansive windows overlooking the backyard. To manage heat and glare without compromising the view, Susan selected Insolroll Motorized Roller Shades with Aegean solar-screen fabric. This softly textured material harmonized with the floors, walls, and kitchen countertops.
For a clean, modern finish, white fascia headboxes concealed the motorized roller shades when raised, coordinating perfectly with the window trim. Because the windows were extra wide, automated shades were the ideal solution for easy operation. The homeowners chose a rechargeable battery-powered motor, allowing them to control the shades with a simple click – no hardwiring required.
Living Room: Custom Curtain Appearance with Smart Functionality
The living room opened to a covered deck through large sliding glass doors. With bold, modern furniture in high-contrast tones, Susan softened the space using Norman SmartDrapes, a perfect choice for homeowners searching for low-maintenance, locally installed custom curtains.
These drapes meet in the center and stack neatly to each side, offering the elegance of sheer drapery with added convenience: individual panels can be removed for machine washing. Their innovative design also allows easy passage through the doorway without adjusting the drapes—ideal for Boulder’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
Primary Bedroom: Dual Roller Shades for Privacy and Blackout
The primary bedroom called for daytime privacy and total blackout at night, making it an excellent candidate for dual roller shades. The challenge? The two windows had limited jam depth and met in a tight corner, where most dual-shade systems would be too bulky.
Susan solved this with Insolroll’s Slim Dual Fascia, the slimmest dual-shade profile available at just 4″. This sleek solution fit perfectly without disrupting the minimalist design. Motorization added convenience, allowing the homeowners to control the shades from their bed or create scheduled scenes for the shades to raise and lower throughout the day.
Design Challenges Solved
Tight corner windows appeared throughout the home, including both guest bedrooms. The Slim Dual Fascia system delivered the functionality the homeowners wanted without compromising the clean, modern aesthetic—proving why Innovative Openings is Boulder’s go-to source for custom window treatments.
About Susan Williams
With over 20 years in the window covering industry and 15 years at Innovative Openings, Susan combines design expertise with a deep understanding of blinds, shades, and shutters. Her ability to translate client goals into beautiful, functional solutions is one of the many reasons clients love working with Susan.