7 stunning looks for period style windows

Dress the windows in your period home with blinds, curtains and shutters from our collections

Emily Booth one of the writers at Hillarys

by Emily Booth

In-home Advice Expert

Published: 08/08/2018

Updated: 08/12/2020

Dress to impress

Period properties come in all shapes and sizes, and whether you want a window dressing that’s sympathetic to the period of your home, or you want to bring your décor right up to date, we’ve got hundreds of gorgeous styles to help you get the perfect look for your period windows.

Stately style

Choose floor-to-ceiling curtains in a classical print to imbue your home with a sense of history and grandeur. Soft, neutral shades will help create a calming feel and will work with many different decor styles. Natural, linen-look fabrics will enhance the authentic feel, while thermal linings can not only keep off the chill, but also help to create a rich, full look at the window.

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Blue curtains matched with blue and white floral styled roman blinds which are fitted to bay window shaped windows in a living room

Statement prints

Many period homes come with grand proportions. High ceilings and large feature windows give you lots of scope to create stunning interiors. And where a more modest space might feel overwhelmed by a statement print at the window, these cavernous rooms are crying out for bold window treatments. Here we've combined a watercolour floral print Roman blind in dreamy aqua hues with luxe faux-velvet curtains in a shade of deep denim.

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Yellow roller blinds fitted with wide windows in a living room decorated in white, yellow armchair and a blue sofa

A time and a place

If you want to furnish your home in a style that's sympathetic to the period, it can be fun to research fabrics and prints that were in vogue at the time it was built. The styling in this mid-century home references the past with fifties style furniture and a retro floral Roller blind at the window. The overall look is classy and contemporary, but with a reverence for the past that perfectly suits the architecture of the building.

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White pinch pleat curtains fitted to a wall in a dining room that opens out onto a patio and garden

Gorgeous glass

Some properties come with windows so beautiful it's almost a shame to dress them at all. Even so, there's no better feeling than drawing the curtains on a cold winter's evening to enjoy the cosy feel they create. So here's a great idea that gives you the best of both worlds. Fit a curved curtain rail across the feature window and all along the adjacent wall. That way you can pull your curtains completely away from the window when you want to and the fabric wall that the curtains create gives your room a luxe feel that's immensely satisfying.

Timeless treatments

Wooden shutters instantly create a feeling of timeless sophistication and a whole lot of curb appeal. They're perfect for city pads where your windows may look directly onto the street. Our specialist in-home advisors bring years' of expertise to measuring and fitting shutters to period windows, and are well equipped to deal with the wonky ceilings and other quirks that come with a period property. We can help you decide on the perfect style for your home and even match your shutter colour to your favourite paint shade.

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Curtains decorated with red coloured blossom are matched with grey roman blinds in a grey decorated bedroom

Double trouble

The Georgians loved a double aspect sash window, and if you're lucky enough to look out of these beauties every morning you'll know how important it is to get the look just right. Just like the windows themselves, your look should be elegant and in perfect symmetry. Curtains are ideal for these statuesque windows as they accentuate the height, making your windows look even more graceful and refined. Double up with Roman blinds for a really sumptuous finish.

Grey roman blinds fitted to bay shaped windows in a living room decorated in white

Faded glory

Choose a window dressing in a fade-out print to instantly create a feeling of age and history. These stunning Roman blinds give this stylish bedroom a sense of grandeur that hints at a glamorous and decadent past. Even so, the contemporary decor roots this beautiful boudoir firmly in the present.