If you’re one of the many professionals who uses a home office space or who works remotely, you know how important it is to carve out an area all your own. But if you’re short on square footage, finding the best home office window treatments can feel challenging. What window coverings will open up the space and make it feel like a comfortable place to work?

At Blind Spot Blinds & Shutters, our team of design experts knows all the factors to consider when choosing window treatments for any room in the home, including a small home office. When you work with our team, you can take advantage of all our experience to create the perfect office space for you. Some of our top tips include:

Letting Natural Light Shine In

Traversing vertical panels, sheer shades, and interior shutters can help keep the room bright and airy while providing coverage when you need it. If your workspace is short on natural light, add a mirror to the wall. The mirror will reflect the sunlight available, creating the illusion of a brighter, more open space.

Select Shades Wisely

One of the best things about custom shades is the vast number of combinations we can create for you. Between the sheer amount of patterns, fabric types, and styles available, the options are seemingly endless. But when you have a small space, it’s usually best to keep it simple. That way your office will look and feel bigger than it actually is. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Choosing Fabrics

Use lightweight fabrics to help the space feel bright and airy. Cotton and linen are always good options, as is a light silk if you prefer a more luxurious feel.

Colors and Patterns

While rich, dark fabrics can make you feel more closed in, shades in softer hues help make the space feel larger. Solid colors are an office staple, but subtle patterns can work well, too. If you favor prints, think vertically: shades with vertical patterns help rooms appear taller.

Maximize Home Office Comfort

Did you know that window treatments can help regulate room temperature? Whether you’re enjoying your air conditioning in the summer or heat in the winter, some of that energy can go right out the window. And when you’re on the clock, comfort is key. Window coverings like Hunter Douglas Duette® Cellular Shades can help create a more energy-efficient home office.

When it’s time to focus, you’ll also need a way to minimize outside noise and distractions. Luckily, cellular shades can help with that, too. Great for those who work from their apartment in the city, cellular shades balance energy efficiency and sound absorption, fostering a quieter, more comfortable office.

Streamline Your Room’s Style

As with a space of any size, the way you style your window treatments is just as important as functionality—especially if your clients meet with you in person or via video. Having a polished office that mirrors your level of professionalism and still coordinates with your home’s aesthetic offers the best of both worlds.

If your home office has several windows, keep all the window treatments in the same style and fabrication. Creating a unified look is not just easier on the eye, it also helps make the room appear more spacious. This tip holds true for office furniture, wall art, and accessories. Creating a streamlined, well-coordinated aesthetic works in your favor when you’re working in a small home office.

Schedule a Consultation for Home Office Window Treatments

Let us help you find office window treatments that truly work best for you. At Blind Spot Blinds & Shutters, we carry a versatile selection of Hunter Douglas window coverings, including custom window shades, blinds, and interior shutters. Visit our showrooms in Rocklin or Folsom, California, or contact us today to schedule a consultation with our experts.

We are proud to serve Rocklin, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Roseville, Lincoln, Granite Bay, Loomis, Auburn, Cameron Park, Rancho Cordova, Orangevale, West Sacramento, Sacramento, Carmichael, Fair Oaks, California and the surrounding areas and look forward to helping you find the perfect home office window treatments.