Most people don’t need more than that to establish privacy in their home, but the designer trick to creating an atmospheric, aesthetic window treatment is doubling up on drapery or even combining curtains and blinds. “[Layered drapery] adds a sense of depth and visual richness that a single layer might not achieve, without taking up additional square footage,” explains New York–based interior designer Sarah Lederman. Photo: Nikolas KoenigNot just for dramatics, layered drapery also lends versatility to your space. When combining two different styles of window coverings, architect and interior designer Suzanne Lovell suggests considering each one’s purpose. Placing shades and blinds inside the window trim, and curtains outside, up toward the ceiling, helps to elongate your room’s visual line.