Top 10 Window Covering Trends & Favourites for 2025

What’s Trending in Window Coverings for 2025

As we near the end of another year, we love reflecting upon our clients’ window covering favorites! At Custom Shades of London, we strive to bring the ideal combination of style and atmosphere into Ontario homes. These trends are important for homeowners to know if they want to add modern features to existing window coverings or plan to try motorization and upgrading features. Do you have an upcoming project? Design and technology influences these trends this year and are worth considering if you are ready to change things up. Take a look at this top 10 list to see if your own favorites are on here, and let us know if something new catches your eye!

1. Designer Roller Shades

Simple stunning, there’s no better way to describe roller shades. They are simple and lovely, all at once! Today’s modern rollers feature the easy operation they have been known for, but with the latest innovations, they smoothly adjust with a low-profile design. With a wide selection of fabrics from minimalist to new textures, patterns, and colors,  it’s no wonder they are at the top of our window covering favorites! 

2. Layered Drapery and Shades

Inviting fabrics into a room instantly changes the feeling of the space. It’s softer, more coordinated. That’s what custom drapery does, immediately adding a beautiful layer of style. In addition, drapes are a dynamic way to block the light and increase energy efficiency in Ontario homes!

3. Wood Blinds

Wood blinds have been a staple at the window for decades. Customizable in regard to slat sizes, stain colors, hardware and trim, it’s a beautiful option for introducing light control and privacy into your home. We also offer stringent safety standards for blind cord safety, allowing you to cover your windows with wood blinds, while removing the risks.

4. Window Shutters

When you love the look of structure and uniformity at the window, window shutters are a beautiful option. Most often, for Ontario homeowners, it’s our vinyl shutters that are most popular. They come in a range of whites, with customizable details centering on the tilt bar, louver size and operating features. Our Palm Beach collection of shutters is available with motorization.

5. Dual Shades

Achieving the balance of privacy with light control will help you achieve the best outcomes for your Ontario Home. Dual shades are two shades at one window, with both room-darkening features and options for sheer visibility when desired. Balancing these two is easier with a Duolite system, making it easy to create the atmosphere you want in your home.

6. Energy-Efficient Honeycomb Shades

The winter’s can certainly get chilly here, and we are always on the lookout for energy savings! We love offering our award-winning Duette Honeycomb Shades for anyone who is facing a drafty home in the winter. These cellular shades create a barrier at the window, insulating your home from the natural elements beyond the window. It doesn’t just work in the winter. In the summer, if you have windows that face the sun, cellular shades provide that same insulation, providing the perfect shade for Canadian climate.

7. Smart (Automated) Window Shades

Life is hard–let us help you make it easier. Coming in at number 7 on our window covering favorites is motorized blinds. It’s with good reason! Automating your window treatments takes the stress out of adjustments. Including app and voice control features, smart window shades are a top favorite that is trending with homeowners. No more struggling to reach high windows, behind couches, or making adjustment after adjustment to make them look “right.” We offer a variety of levels of motorization, from one tap on a remote to app adjustments, or even smart home integration.

8. Roman Shades

Absolutely timeless, roman shades are one of our most-loved window treatment options. Available in fabrics that feature specialty patterns, colors and textures, you can also find romans made of natural fibers or exclusive materials. We even have rolling roman shades that offer a designer look with a low-profile design and simple operation.

9. Sheers

A sheer shade is a beautiful choice to add privacy and light control with UV protection while creating a classic look. Room darkening features are an option with exclusive shades from the Alustra^® Collection rounding out what we love about this look for your windowsl

10. Custom Solutions at Our Showrooms

We have two window treatment showrooms to serve you! Visit our London, Ontario window treatment store, or stop by the Exeter window covering store. Both locations have window shades on display for you to browse and operate. We can help you choose custom designs for those hard-to-cover windows, large windows, and specialty-shaped shades you will love. Our helpful staff is on hand to answer questions or help you find what you’re looking for! Once you’ve visited, get in touch for your free in-home consultation! We come to you with design advice, expert guidance, and fabric samples. Contact our team today.