Durable Window Treatments for Holiday Hustle and Bustle

Choosing Window Treatmemnts for Holiday Hustle and Bustle

As the holiday season approaches, and the pace of life in your home accelerates–guests arriving, festive décor going up and getting taken down and going up again, windows getting drawn to fight the chill–it's the ideal time to consider window treatments that can stand up to it all, and fit the aesthetic vision you have for your space. From formal entertaining evenings to relaxed mornings with family, your windows should stand up to the demands of the season while maintaining uncompromised style.

A major part of our consultation process is asking about your lifestyle. When it comes to window treatments, that typically means if you prefer blackout or light filtering, or if the room you're shopping for has a lot of moisture. But another major factor that doesn't always come to mind is how often you'll be using your window treatments, and how much living will be going on around them.

If you walked into a showroom and told your design consultant that you always spend the holidays away from home and your windows stay down half the time and you don't have any pets or kids running around—by all means, choose the sheer cascade shades, or the delicate woven woods. But if you know that you'll be using your shades multiple times a day, or that the risk of bumps (or god forbid, stains!) is high, here are some durable window treatment options that will stand up to your holiday crowd and look just as good as the day you get them.

1. Shutters

When you want something architectural but streamlined and built to last, custom shutters should be where you look. Our new Ideal shutters are made of materials that are durable and easy to clean. And if you want to go the extra step, our Ideal Deluxe shutters feature an additional outer coating that protects against scuffs and scratches (and even damage from UV light over time).

Why They Shine During the Holidays:

• A fixed louvered design means fewer moving parts and less to worry about when guests arrive
• Their insulative qualities help maintain mood-lighting and comfort on colder evenings, while also giving you excellent control when bright sunlight hits the room during the day
• Visually, shutters give a feeling of permanence and quality, making them perfect for when your décor shifts from autumn to holiday...and eventually back into the summer months

Design Tip:

Our shutters come in both warmer and cooler toned whites—pick a shade that compliments your space. Cooler tones suit modern homes and keep a clean look, whereas warmer shades keep things feeling cozier. Think of the kind of lights you prefer around the holidays, and match your choice with that!

2. Roller Shades

For maximum functionality with minimal fuss, roller shades should be your pick. Not only do our roller shades come in an expansive range of styles–from sheer to light filtering to blackout, featuring anywhere from simple to detailed patterns–but they are also one of our most durable products. Made of a PVC material, they hold up well to wear and are our easiest product to clean.

Holiday Durability Advantage

• Clean lines and a roll-up mechanism mean the fabric disappears when you want full openness—ideal when bringing im guests or resetting décor
• Fabrics in blackout or room-darkening opacities help manage light and ambiance during dusk hours or late evenings
• Cordless or motorized options increase safety and ease during busy times

Design Tip:

Choose a textured linen-like fabric in a neutral tone that allows you to layer festive drapery or greenery on top without overwhelming the window. And consider motorization if you're covering large expanses or high windows. 

3. Drapery

While drapery may have taken a step back from the top of the trend lists in recent years, it's coming back in full swing. So whether you're easing back into the trend or waiting for drapery to come back into the spotlight, we have a solution for you. Mix and match materials, top treatments, and hardware finishes to create a look that is entirely your own.

Why Drapery Works in the Holiday Hustle

• Drapery adds warmth and softness—folding out of sight during the day, layering in for evening dinner gatherings
• Choose durable, high-performance fabrics (e.g., linen blends, velvet, wool blends) that can take the holiday footsteps, frequent opening/closing and can be easily cleaned or dry cleaned whenever you need
• Hardware opgrades like traverse rods or motorization ensure ease of operation, even when you're juggling trays of appetizers

Design Tip:

Pair full-length panels (floor to ceiling) in a tone-on-tone palette with your roller shades or faux wood blinds. This gives you flexibility as the day goes on, and control over the light you're letting into the space. And once evening rolls around you can draw the drapery for a complete, and private, look.  

4. Faux Wood Blinds

For a classic, wood-inspired look with enhanced durability, faux wood blinds stand out. Our collection is made of a PVC composite that is not only durable and easy to clean, but holds up well in all areas, no matter how humid in may be. An exterior coating also ensures that your faux wood blinds are UV-resistant and less prone to warping than traditional wooden blinds. 

Ideal for the holiday demands: 

• Moisture-resistant and far less likely to warp in high-traffic or seasonal-decor zones (e.g., where stockings hang, garlands drape, or humidity shifts)
• Easy to maintain: a simple wipe-down can restore their fresh look, important when many more hands than usual may be operating the windows
• Available in a wide variety of finishes–from crisp whites to rich cherry tones–to coordinate with cabinetry or décor. 

Design Tip:

All of our faux wood blinds include matching valences for an elegant, finished look. Drape garlands and greenery around your windows to evoke a holiday feel, while leaving you the ability to tilt the slats throughout the day and get exactly how much light you want.

Pulling the Look Together for the Holidays

• Layer strategically: Consider ways to mix and match. Think of shutters or faux wood blinds as the architectural base, roller shade for functional control, and drapery for that luxury finish. 
• Colour and texture palette: Choose a neutral window-treatment foundation (like soft white, oyster or warm gray) and let the seasonal décor–evergreens, metallics, richer fabrics–provide the festive accent. If you're finishing with drapery, that's an easy way to seasonally rotate the window treatment itself.
• Durability matters: With ounted wreaths, seasonal lighting, extra traffic and perhaps a few spilled beverages, treatments that stand up to real life holiday use are essential.
• Schedule early: Especially during the rush of holiday preparation, confirm order and installation timelines. Place your order by 11/29 for the best chance of getting it by the holidays.

Final Thoughts

In a season defined by warmth and celebration, your windows deserve treatments that offer performance without compromise. Whether you choose the permanence of shutters, the sleek utility of roller shades, the elegance of drapery or the resiliency of faux wood blinds—each of these options from Blinds To Go brings a high-end sensability combined with the durability to withstand holiday hustle and bustle.

When your living room is hosting friends, your dining area transforms for festive meals, or your family room becomes a professional wrapping station, don't spend time worrying if your window treatments can hold up to the moments.