Choosing blinds, shades, or shutters can feel overwhelming with so many styles, fabrics, and finishes available. That’s where LEVOLOR® swatches make the difference. Free swatches let you see and feel colors and textures in your own space, giving you the confidence to make the best decision for your home.

Here are four smart ways to use swatches when selecting custom window treatments. 

Tip No. 1: Test Light Control and Color Throughout the Day
Lighting changes everything. The way a fabric looks and functions in the morning sun may feel completely different under evening lamplight. 

• Hold swatches up to the window or tape them in place to see how natural light shines through or gets filtered.
• Compare how the fabric looks at sunrise, midday, and evening, when natural light shifts from warm to cool tones.
• Keep your daily habits in mind — whether you usually keep shades open, closed, or partially lowered.

If a swatch feels slightly off, try ordering a different color or light-control option (i.e. light filtering, room darkening or blackout). Ordering a swatch with different light control will help you evaluate how both the color and fabric perform in varying sunlight.

Tip No. 2: Consider the Look from the Outside-In
Window treatments influence not just your interior, but also your home’s curb appeal. 

• Tape swatches to your windows, then step outside to see how the backing of the fabric looks from the street.
• For Natural Shades, liners can be added for light control but are not available in sample swatches. To see Natural Shades with liners, visit a retailer near you.

Tip No. 3: Test Swatches Against Your Existing Decor

Window treatments can complement — or intentionally contrast — your existing style. 

• Place swatches next to wall paint, flooring, furniture, and rugs to see how they interact with your color palette. Doing so will show how the colors live together and give you a glimpse of how your window treatments could balance your room’s overall design.
• For a warm and cozy look, consider darker tones like Espresso, Rich Earth, or Pecan.
• For a bright, open feel, try lighter shades like Summer Sky, Whisper, or Sandblasted White. 

With hundreds of fabrics, colors, and textures available, swatches let you experiment before making a final decision.

Tip No. 4: Use Our Window Covering Configurator to See the Big Picture 
Once you feel you are close to a decision, build a customized window by using our product configurator, a digital visualization tool that gives you the confidence you made the right fabric decision.

Bringing it All Together

Swatches are the best way to see, touch, and test fabrics before choosing your blinds, shades, or shutters. They let you explore how light, color, and texture will transform your space while helping you avoid guesswork. Order up to 10 free swatches today to find the perfect window treatment style for your home.