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How To Choose A Window Treatment Color

April 16, 2026

One of the first things people notice about your window treatments is their color — what it is and how it works with the rest of the room. Window treatments are a prominent part of your decor, so their color should complement your home's aesthetic. With a rainbow of window treatment colors to choose from, settling on the right one can get tricky. But a few rules of thumb for choosing window treatment color can help you create a look you love.

Match Existing Elements In Your Home

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Before choosing a window treatment color, look around the room at the colors already there. Your walls, trim, furniture, and decor can help you choose a color for your window treatments. Simply match your treatments to one of these elements, but know that the choice you make will give you different looks. Match window treatments to your wall color to let them blend into the room. Matching them to trim, doors, and cabinetry is a great way to contrast with the walls while still creating harmony. If you like to decorate with pops of color, match your window treatments to your furniture or other decorative accents in the room. 

Pick A Contrasting Color

Orange drapes on windows in a beige bedroom

If a room feels boring, you can add some visual interest with window treatments in a contrasting color. Colorful shades or drapes in an otherwise neutral room make a bold statement. White shutters against colored walls look sophisticated. Light-colored treatments help brighten up a dark room. Whatever contrasting color you pick, it will draw the eye to your windows and make them an instant focal point. 

Coordinate With Other Decor

Light green window shades in a green and beige bedroom

Coordinating your window treatments with the rest of your decor is a middle ground between picking matching or contrasting colors. Look for a color similar to those in the room. It can be in the same color family, be a slightly darker or lighter shade of an existing color, or have the same tone as the rest of your color palette. Coordinated colors work together in subtle ways, giving a room a put-together look that's beautiful and cozy. 

Preview How Your Choice Looks Before Buying

Not sure you have the right color in mind? There are a couple of ways to see how a window treatment color looks in your home before making a purchase. Try an online tool to experiment and visualize what colors look best in your room. You should also work with a window treatment consultant to view samples in your home to see how the color you want really looks. They’ll be able to give an expert opinion and tell you what’s popular right now.

Find An Array Of Window Treatment Color Options At Sunburst

No one knows how to choose a window treatment color better than the pros at Sunburst Shutters! We make selecting the ideal window treatments for your home easy and stress-free. It all starts with a complimentary in-home consultation. Call 877-786-2877 or fill out the contact form below to schedule yours and tell us what color you’re considering for your new window treatments.