The Natural Look: Organic Inspiration for Indoors

By Holly Becker

If you are lucky enough to have a room with a view, use your window treatments as a frame to the natural world outside much like a piece of artwork. If your views leave much to be desired and it's privacy you seek, layer your window treatments by combining panels with shades or blinds. These natural woven Waterfall Shades from Smith + Noble (www.smithandnoble.com) bring texture to the space without appearing to heavy. Incorporate lots of natural fibers, barely-there prints, and sun-washed solids to create a breezy, laid-back feel.

Tip: These Smith + Noble shades would look lovely paired with a mid-toned neutral linen panel, such as a misty blue or beige. Or you could go with two panels on either side of the window in coordinating pale hues, like sage with barely-there yellow.