As we continue progressing through the laundry room—priming, painting, and prepping tile—I thought it might be fun to share some digital window-treatment ideas we experimented with in the office. We’ve previously tried out wall and window concepts for other rooms, and those virtual mockups helped us make decisions before buying anything. I even photoshopped curtains and a rug into a photo of our dining area a while back, which helped push us to order a rug when it went on sale.
That rug is actually on its way now, which has me eager to settle on window treatments for the same space. You all suggested great options—roman shades, colored or patterned curtains, no curtains at all but a deeper accent wall—so I ran several virtual versions to see what felt right.
This is the original rendering we started from:
First I tried curtains in a leafy green tone, less emerald and more natural green, to see how a softer green would pair with the existing room elements.
Next I tested a taupe-gray curtain, just to check a more neutral, earthy direction and how it would balance the room’s colors.
I then explored a soft blue-gray curtain to link the window treatment to the rug’s subtle blue tones, creating continuity across the floor and walls.
After that I added a subtly patterned roman shade to see if a hint of pattern would add interest. I liked the idea, but it felt a touch busy alongside the rug pattern.
I also tried making the back wall a deeper accent color while leaving the windows bare to see whether a strong backdrop could replace fabric treatments.
Then I switched back to roman shades, this time keeping them plain white to test a minimalist, clean look and how that would play with the other neutrals.
I paired curtains with the darker back wall next, but that combination felt overly heavy—too much going on visually.
Finally, I reset the back wall to its original color, kept the curtains, and added bamboo blinds. That combination surprised me: it felt layered, warm, and inviting. The woven texture of the blinds ties nicely to the cream light fixture and creates a cozy contrast with the rug.
The before-and-after effect is striking—just a rug and thoughtfully chosen window treatments dramatically change the room’s personality.
I also tested the bamboo-blind-and-curtain combo with blue curtains instead of gray. Both versions work well; we might favor the gray slightly, but the final decision will depend on the actual fabric samples and how they look once the rug is unrolled in the space.
We’ll wait to choose curtains until the rug arrives so we can compare fabrics and colors in person. The virtual trials have narrowed our options and given us much more confidence, though—what started as a swirl of ideas is now a clear direction.
How do you visualize changes in your own home? Do you use Photoshop, free tools like GIMP, mood boards, or just bring pieces in and live with them until the room settles? Sometimes one inspiring item makes the choice easy; other times, a digital mockup or a mood board helps us commit. We’ll probably use a mix of those methods for this room and update once everything is in place.