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Cozy Winter Window Ideas for Spokane Homes

Warmer rooms, softer light and fewer drafts, without losing the daylight.

Spokane winters bring short days, cold glass and long evenings at home. The right window treatments make rooms feel warmer and cozier while keeping as much daylight as possible. Here are our favorite winter ideas.

Add thermal drapery

Lined and interlined custom drapery adds a layer of fabric between you and the cold glass. Closed in the evening, it makes a room feel noticeably warmer and quieter. See thermal linings and interlining.

Insulate with cellular shades

The honeycomb pockets in cellular shades trap air at the window, which helps with both winter cold and summer heat. Paired with drapery, they are the warmest combination we offer.

Cellular shades on a living room window

Keep the daylight

Winter days are short, so open everything fully during the day. Drapery hung wide stacks off the glass, and top-down/bottom-up shades let light in from the top while keeping privacy below.

Bring in warm fabrics and colors

Velvet, wool blends and textured weaves in warm tones like rust, ochre and deep green make rooms feel cozy. See our drapery fabrics guide for how each fabric wears.

Close it all at sunset, automatically

With motorized shades and motorized drapery, everything can close at sunset and open in the morning on its own, so you keep the warmth in without thinking about it.

Designer's Tip

Close your shades and drapery as soon as the sun goes down. Most heat loss at the window happens on long winter nights, so evening is when your window treatments work hardest.

From our design team, led by Layla · 20+ years in interior design

Common Questions

Do thermal curtains really help in winter?

Yes. Lined and interlined drapery adds insulation at the window and makes rooms feel warmer, especially when closed in the evening.

What window treatment is best for cold windows?

Cellular shades insulate best on their own, and layering thermal drapery over them gives the warmest result.

How do I keep a room bright in winter and still have privacy?

Top-down/bottom-up shades let daylight in from the top while covering the lower window, and drapery hung wide stacks completely off the glass.

Can shades close automatically at sunset?

Yes. Motorized shades and drapery can follow a schedule, including sunrise and sunset routines with the smart hub.

Get Ready for Winter

Layla will bring samples to your home, measure every window and give you a clear written quote. Free measuring and free installation. No pressure, ever.

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