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Window Treatments for the Perfect Living Room Nap

Whether or not a living room is nap-worthy is never on the top of a priority list when you’re designing the space, but having a living room that you can use for naps is never wrong. From hosting sleepovers to extra holiday guests, a living room suited for sleeping is helpful. The designers here at Blind Scapes are sharing easy ways to design your living room for couch naps.

Image of Duette® Honeycomb Shades in a living room

The Right Window Treatments

Window treatments that block light are an obvious choice for areas where people may sleep, but a lot of daytime activity happens in living rooms, too. Design Studio™ Side Panels and Drapery make it easy to layer panels with room-darkening liners with sheer panels to offer privacy and light. Drapery pairs beautifully with other shades and blinds, as well. Another great option is Duette® Honeycomb Shades. Honeycomb, or cellular, shades diffuse light to create a warm glow and provide insulationCellular shades have the bonus of absorbing sound, so your living room will be a much more comfortable spot to take a snooze. The LightLock™ feature uses innovative side channels that absorb and deflect up to 99% of incoming light. Creating substantial darkness in your living room is also handy on family movie night.

Layers of Light

Everyone has a preference regarding the amount of light in a room. You can accommodate many preferences by having layers of light and dimmer capabilities. Overhead lights can be a bit too much for someone trying to catch some zzz’s, so have a table or floor lamps available.

An Incredible Couch

If you’re a frequent flier regarding couch naps or have guests often, you know the right couch makes a world of difference. Instead of a convex puff, flat seat cushions are perfect for the average adult to stretch out on. You can go with a sleeper sofa, but a comfortable couch works just as well and eliminates awkward morning transitions between bed and couch.

Throw Blankets and Pillows

Just because we don’t see snow flying here in Albuquerque doesn’t me we don’t enjoy getting cozy when we’re feeling drowsy. A plush throw blanket or two with coordinating accent pillows create an inviting spot to sleep or nap. Blankets and pillows also double as decorative items you can switch out with the seasons.

Separate the Space

Bedrooms have doors for a reason, so the entrance to your living room should have the capability to be separated from the rest of the house. If your home has an open concept without a defined doorway to the living room, consider using Alustra® Woven Textures® Skyline® Gliding Window Panels as a chic room divider. Fabric options from around the globe create unique color and texture combinations. Equip your window panels with PowerView® Automation for smooth, consistent operation from the comfort of your couch.

Contact Us

Is your living room perfect for a quick nap? Window coverings can make or break the aesthetic in this space, and our window treatments experts are ready to help you choose the ideal solution for your home’s windows. Contact us today to schedule your in-home consultation. We’re happy to serve Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and Santa Fe, NM.