Maximize Your Rural Design with Farmhouse Window Treatments

A quick flip through any interior design magazine or landing on just about any HGTV television show highlights the popularity of rural design. In a chaotic world, rural design taps into the collective desire for simplicity and serenity. As Texans, we especially love this interior design style because it brings the beauty of the outdoors surrounding us straight indoors.

Typical rural design features earthy materials, functional furniture, and a focus on comfort, all rooted in simplicity. Without a doubt, there's an overarching theme of natural beauty. Importantly, when creating a rural aesthetic, farmhouse window treatments like rustic shutters, farmhouse window blinds, and linen curtains maximize your rustic appeal! Let's explore these farmhouse window treatments in more depth, many of which are found here at Hill Country Blinds.

Invite Classic Charm into Your Home with Rustic Shutters

Farmhouse shutters embody rustic charm and practicality and, for this reason, are adored in the rural home. At the heart of rural design is sustainable values. For this reason, consider wood shutters, such as Hunter Douglas Heritance® Wood Shutters, made from basswood or poplar because they are rapidly renewable resources.

Wood shutters are beautiful in every room but are especially charming in the rural living room. The natural tones of wood mirror the raw materials in the landscape and bring the earthy vibe straight inside. Plus, they're the sturdiest of window treatments and thus evoke the practical, down-to-earth roots of country living.

Enjoy the Understated Charm of Farmhouse Blinds

The simplicity of blinds is another favorite among homeowners with a keen eye for rural design. Wood blinds, such as Hunter Douglas Parkland® Wood Blinds, with their rich tones, add coziness to a rustic house. They're gorgeous in dining rooms, offering privacy for warmly lit dinners with loved ones. In kitchens, where durability matters, composite blinds make excellent farmhouse kitchen window treatments. Their wood finish stands up to daily use, and they perfectly combine style with practical functions in rural homes.

Drift off to the Gentle Sway of Farmhouse Shades

Woven shades are a perfect fit for rural design because their natural texture complements the simplicity of rustic decor, giving rooms a cozy, lived-in feel. Neutral tones like cream, beige, or soft gray enhance the earthy palette typical of rural style while still allowing for flexibility to pair with bolder accents. For example, Alta® woven window shades work for pretty much any room in the house and create an especially peaceful oasis for the rustic bedroom as they gently flow when the night air drifts in, and you drift off into dreams.

Bring Rustic Window Treatments Home with Hill Country Blinds

Complete your rural-inspired home with the perfect window treatments from Hill Country Blinds. Shop our selection of window treatments from top brands such as Hunter Douglas, Alta®, Horizons® Window Fashions, and more!

Whether drawn to the classic charm of shutters or the cozy simplicity of blinds or shades, we have the top products on the market. We've helped clients across Austin, Bee Cave, Leander, Lakeway, Round Rock, Spicewood, TX, and the surrounding areas maximize their rural design, and we can help you, too. Contact us today to bring the beauty of rural design into your home!