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Can you use blinds, shutters, and curtains together?

Absolutely! Combining blinds, shutters, and curtains in one space is a smart way to balance style, privacy, and light control. Curtains make a bold statement over doors or large windows, while blinds and shutters are ideal for smaller windows. Using these treatments together creates a harmonious look and allows you to tailor each window’s function and appearance to your needs.

Curtains are perfect for framing large windows or sliding doors, instantly elevating the room’s style and providing softness and drama. For smaller windows, blinds or shutters are often a better fit—they’re practical, space-saving, and offer precise control of light and privacy. At Brightshine, many customers choose to pair Roman blinds over windows with curtains over doors, often using the same fabric for both. This approach ties the room together beautifully and ensures a consistent, polished look.

Blinds—such as sunfilter or blockout roller blinds—can be fitted inside the window frame for a sleek, minimal appearance. Sunfilter blinds are especially useful for daytime privacy and UV protection without sacrificing natural light. At night, you can lower a roman blind or draw curtains for complete privacy and insulation. Shutters, particularly custom options like Brightshine’s Basswood, Paulownia, or PVC shutters, are another excellent choice for small or uniquely shaped windows, adding a touch of architectural interest and timeless style.

Here are some practical examples of how you might combine these treatments in your home:

• Open-Plan Living Spaces: Use statement curtains over glass doors to create drama, and fit sunfilter roller blinds or shutters to adjacent smaller windows for privacy and light control. The result is a cohesive, layered look that’s both functional and stylish.

• Bedrooms: Install a sunfilter blind inside the window frame for daytime privacy, then add a roman blind in the same fabric as your curtains for nighttime use. Curtains can be reserved for larger windows or doors, enhancing the sense of luxury and comfort.

• Modern Apartments: Pair shutters or roller blinds on small windows with full-length curtains on balcony doors. Matching fabrics or complementary colours unify the space, while each treatment addresses the specific needs of the window or door it covers.

• Dining Rooms: Use roman blinds on windows for a clean, tailored look, and add curtains over French doors to soften the space and provide flexible light control.

Combining different window treatments allows you to optimise each area for its purpose—maximising style, privacy, and comfort. Brightshine offers custom solutions in a wide range of fabrics and finishes, so you can coordinate blinds, shutters, and curtains for a seamless result.

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Jun 25, 2025