Motorized Roman Shades and Drapery in Larchmont, NY | Custom Layered Design

Custom Layered Window Treatments in Larchmont, NY

Westchester Window Fashions

Westchester Window Fashions recently designed a sophisticated layered window treatment for a primary bedroom in Larchmont, NY, just a short stroll from the Larchmont Manor Park. The homeowners wanted to create a “sanctuary” feel that offered both high-tech functionality and a soft, comfortable aesthetic.

The design features a dual-layer approach. For the base layer, we installed motorized room darkening Roman shades powered by Somfy. These allow the clients to achieve a restful sleep environment at the touch of a button. To add depth and a “cozy” feeling to the room, we layered these shades with custom ripple fold (roll pleat) drapery. The palette consists of cool, soothing blues, which perfectly complement the coastal-inspired atmosphere of Larchmont. This combination of motorized shades and custom drapery provides exceptional light control while the ripple fold hardware creates a modern, clean-lined aesthetic that stays perfectly draped.

Expert Local Insight (The “Pro-Tip”)

For homes in Larchmont, especially those near the water, layering is more than just a style choice—it’s about insulation and acoustics. The air pocket created between the Roman shade and the drapery serves as an extra thermal barrier. Furthermore, using a ripple fold/roll pleat for your drapery ensures the fabric stacks back tightly, maximizing your glass view during the day while providing a lush, full appearance when closed. Cool tones like slate and sky blue are excellent for bedrooms as they are scientifically proven to lower the heart rate and promote relaxation.

Local FAQ

Q: Why layer motorized Roman shades with drapery? A: Layering provides “visual depth” and superior light blocking. In this Larchmont bedroom, the motorized Roman shades provide the darkening function, while the drapery softens the room’s acoustics and adds a designer finish that a single treatment cannot achieve.

Layering motorized Roman shades with drapery

Motorized Roman shades work best as the base layer in a primary bedroom. A room-darkening liner gives real darkness for sleep, and the motor keeps the window clean with no cords and no wands. Ripple fold or pleated drapery in front adds softness and a finished frame, so the room feels like a sanctuary instead of a showroom. Because both layers move on their own controls, you can open the drapery for the view and keep the shade down, or the other way around.

Motorization is easiest to plan early. Power can come from a plug-in transformer, a rechargeable battery wand, or a hardwired supply, and each has trade-offs for how often you will charge or reach it. We walk through these options at the consultation, measure each window, and note where the track and shade headrails will sit so nothing collides. Hunter Douglas PowerView shows how app and voice control work with motorized shades, and Carole Fabrics is one source for drapery cloth.

Fabric and lining choices change the feel of the room. A woven or linen-look face fabric gives a quiet, tailored look, while a heavier lining improves darkening and insulation. For the drapery, ripple fold heading keeps even, repeating folds across the full width. See our Roman shades page for styles, compare roller shades, and read about our work in Larchmont. Browse more rooms in our project gallery, or contact us to book a consultation. We bring samples to your home and measure every opening before anything is made.

Care is simple: vacuum the shade on a low setting and dust the drapery now and then, and check the motor batteries or transformer once a year. If a remote is lost or a new room is added, the motors can be paired again without changing the shades.