--- title: How to Refresh Your Window Treatments For the Holiday Season description: The New Fall Colors Bring Change, So Why Not Change Up Your Indoor Space To Create A Cozy And Inviting Feel This Holiday Season! Here Is How To Do It!🍁 image: https://www.wdshowplace.com/hubfs/13.jpg --- [![logo-header](https://www.wdshowplace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WD_May20/logo-header.png?width=263&height=51&name=logo-header.png "logo-header")](https://www.wdshowplace.com/windows-doors-sales-and-installation-northern-va-marvin-jeld-wen) ![phn-icon](https://www.wdshowplace.com/hubfs/WD_May20/Home/phone-icon.png)**703-780-7800 Alexandria, VA** ![phn-icon](https://www.wdshowplace.com/hubfs/WD_May20/Home/phone-icon.png) **703-506-3650 McLean, VA** ![phn-icon](https://www.wdshowplace.com/hubfs/WD_May20/Home/phone-icon.png) **703-736-9600 Sterling, VA** ![phn-icon](https://www.wdshowplace.com/hubfs/WD_May20/Home/dollar-icon1.png) **[ON-LINE-PAYMENT](https://www.wdshowplace.com/windows-and-door-installation-services-online-payment-options)** [![Virtual Estimate](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7653313/41f66e7c-2fab-4300-9de4-6342d9ec2bc5.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/7653313/41f66e7c-2fab-4300-9de4-6342d9ec2bc5) [![logo-header](https://www.wdshowplace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WD_May20/logo-header.png?width=243&height=47&name=logo-header.png "logo-header")](https://www.wdshowplace.com/) # How to Refresh Your Window Treatments For the Holiday Season Posted by [WD Showplace](https://www.wdshowplace.com/blog/author/wd-showplace) on Oct 27, 2021 7:00:00 AM ![WD Showplace](https://www.wdshowplace.com/hubfs/WD_May20/logo-header.png) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Fall is the season of change, and that often brings thoughts of changing up your indoor space to reflect the changes happening outside your windows. Adding a little bit of fall decor here and there can help your home feel cozy and inviting in this season. Fall and [winter are seasons](https://www.wdshowplace.com/blog/common-glass-window-door-issues-winter) when you spend more time indoors with your family, watching the world go on outside through your windows. This can make it an excellent time to think about [refreshing your windows](https://www.wdshowplace.com/blog/preparin-your-home-for-window-installation). While this can mean it's [time to replace your windows](https://www.wdshowplace.com/blog/when-to-replace-windows), this isn't always necessary. One place where you can make little changes that have a big impact is your window treatments. Here are some ways you can make your window treatments feel just a bit more like fall. ![Two fall wreaths with apples hanging on windows panes. ](https://www.wdshowplace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/13.jpg?width=708&name=13.jpg) *Image source: countryliving.com* ## **1. Choose the Right Fabric** The fabric you choose for your [window treatments](https://www.wdshowplace.com/blog/ways-to-improve-home-exterior) has a big impact on how it feels. In the fall and winter, as the holidays roll around, heavier fabrics just feel right. Not only do they provide more insulation for your home, but they also feel like the holidays. Consider a rich fabric like wool or velvet to update your window coverings. Thicker fabrics when paired with [energy-efficient windows](https://www.wdshowplace.com/blog/energy-efficient-windows-doors-guide-northern-virginia) can also help your home stay warmer in these cooler months.   ### **2. Change the Blinds** Fall is a great time to do a little cleaning, and as you clean, you might find that your blinds are pretty dirty. Instead of trying to clean them, consider swapping them out for an update. Instead of traditional blinds, choose something with some texture like bamboo, jute, wood, or rustic Roman shades. Decorating with blinds is possible if you choose something beyond just the plastic or vinyl shades that are so common.   ## **3. Choose New Patterns** If you are upgrading your window coverings to embrace winter or autumn curtains, consider choosing a new pattern for your curtains. Checkered fabrics or plaid fabrics are a perfect fit for this season. If that is too much pattern for you, consider a more neutral fabric that embraces a fall color scheme. Reds, tans, and even navy can be a good choice for this season.   ### **4. Hang Garland** **![Green garland hanging above kitchen window.](https://www.wdshowplace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/12.jpg?width=708&name=12.jpg)** Image source: countryliving.com The curtain rod is an excellent place to hang a swash of garland. In the fall, you can opt for a garland made from faux fall leaves and pine cones. Then in the winter, swap that out for a pine garland with a sprinkle of Christmas lights inside. This can make the home feel festive without making a big change to your window coverings. Garland is the ideal holiday window decoration because you can simply hang it from the curtain rods you already have.   ### **5. Decorate with Wreaths** Wreaths are quite festive and aren’t just for the Christmas holiday, though they certainly have their place. Use a strong ribbon looped through the wreath and over the curtain rod to keep it in place. Consider an evergreen wreath that you can add leaves, pine cones, or winter berries to that will work for the whole season. Or, opt for a while wreath to embrace the look of fresh snow and keep the decor a bit more neutral.   ### **6. Use Plantation Shutters** **![Two sets of plantation shutters set in between a brick fireplace.](https://www.wdshowplace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/October%20blog%20images%20WD%20Showplace-1.jpg?width=708&name=October%20blog%20images%20WD%20Showplace-1.jpg)** Image Source: louvershop.com You can also decorate your windows with plantation shutters. These wood shutters take the place of blinds and make a big statement in your space. Use a contrasting wood color that compliments the color of your walls and woodwork to make an impact. Are you wondering how to decorate with plantation shutters? Feel free to hang wreaths or garland on the windows as a holiday window decoration while also enjoying the look of the shutters. An added bonus if you use plantation shutters is that they look great year-round, so this refresh isn't just for the holiday season.   ## **7. Go Tall** If you are going to hang Christmas curtains, don’t go for just a Christmas valance. While that can be festive, valances are on their way out. The style this year is to have tall panels, even extending from floor to ceiling. Consider going tall with your window hangings to embrace this look while adding holiday window curtains to your home.   ## **8. Go for Full Window Replacement** If while you are working on your Christmas decor ideas for windows you find that yours are a bit drafty, it may be time to consider [replacement windows](https://www.wdshowplace.com/window-replacement). [Replacing your windows in the winter](https://www.wdshowplace.com/blog/reasons-to-replace-windows-in-winter-north-va) helps you embrace the energy savings through the coldest months of the year, and also protects you from having a hot and humid house during the process. 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