Cherry Creek Window Treatment Trends for 2026

Cherry Creek has always set the tone for residential design in Denver, and 2026 is no exception. Between the renovations along 6th Avenue Parkway and the new construction near the Country Club, we are seeing clear trends in how homeowners are dressing windows this year. Here is what is moving in our Cherry Creek projects right now.

1. Warmer Woods Are Back

The gray-washed oak era is over. Cherry Creek clients are asking for honey, walnut, and even rich cherry tones in shutters and wood blinds. The shift complements the warm white oak floors going into most renovations and balances the cooler whites trending in cabinetry.

2. Floor-to-Ceiling Sheers Over Roller Shades

Layering is the look of the year. The most-requested combination in Cherry Creek right now: a Hunter Douglas Designer Roller in a 5 percent openness solar fabric, layered with floor-to-ceiling linen ripple-fold sheers on a recessed ceiling track. It reads couture, filters the harsh western afternoon light, and makes 10-foot ceilings feel even taller.

3. Whole-Home Motorization Is Now Standard

Five years ago motorization was a single great-room window. In 2026, almost every Cherry Creek project we install includes Hunter Douglas PowerView across the entire home, integrated with Lutron, Control4, or Savant. Scenes for morning, midday, sunset, and away are the new normal.

4. Plantation Shutters Stay, But Wider

Shutters are not going anywhere in Cherry Creek tudors and brownstones, but the proportions are changing. Clients are choosing 4.5-inch louvers over the traditional 3.5-inch for a cleaner, more modern read, paired with hidden tilt rods.

5. Drapery in Unexpected Rooms

Powder rooms, primary bathrooms, and even mudrooms are getting custom drapery this year, often in performance velvets or textured linens. It is a small move that signals the entire home has been considered.

6. Quiet Color Palettes

Fabric selections are trending toward bone, oat, parchment, and soft stone. Color is happening in art and accessories, not on the windows. The exception: deep forest green or burgundy velvet drapery in formal dining rooms, which has surged this spring.

What This Means If You Live in Cherry Creek

If you are renovating or building in Cherry Creek this year, plan motorization wiring before drywall, design drapery to ceiling height rather than window height, and choose warm wood tones that will still feel current in 2030. We are happy to walk your project, look at finish samples in your actual light, and build a window plan that fits the neighborhood and your home.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most popular window treatments in Cherry Creek right now?

Layered roller shades with floor to ceiling linen sheers, motorized PowerView throughout the home, and wider 4.5 inch louver plantation shutters with hidden tilt rods are the most-installed combinations in Cherry Creek this year.

Are gray washed woods still in style for Cherry Creek homes?

Most clients are moving away from gray washes toward honey, walnut, and cherry tones in 2026. The shift complements warm white oak floors and the warmer cabinetry trending in current renovations.

Is whole-home motorization worth the investment in Cherry Creek?

For most Cherry Creek homes, yes. Hunter Douglas PowerView is battery operated and requires no new wiring, scenes pay back daily in convenience and UV protection, and motorization is now expected by buyers at this price point.

What is the lead time on custom orders in Cherry Creek right now?

Hunter Douglas hard products generally ship in 2 to 4 weeks. Custom drapery runs 6 to 10 weeks. We provide a firm written timeline at the time of your in-home consultation.

Do you work with Cherry Creek designers and builders?

Yes. We collaborate with Denver interior designers, architects, and custom builders on Cherry Creek projects, supplying COM drapery, Hunter Douglas product to spec, and coordinated installation timelines.