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"VIEW MORE PHOTOS      Photo: Keith Scott Morton     Layered looks not only add polish to windows, they&amp;#039;re multifunctional, too, providing privacy and insulation, while mixing colors and patterns to pull any room together. Enrich them further with unique details or character-filled extras, such as finials, trims, tiebacks and distinctive headers, and even the simplest treatment becomes one-of-a-kind. We talked to seven contemporary designers who have created a cross section of layered looks in their own homes or in show houses. Take a tip from them and pair a Roman shade with curtain panels, layer sheers under lined draperies or combine a woven shade with a fabric one and your windows will look twice\u2014or even thrice\u2014as nice. Seaside Chic  Designer Jackie Higgins interprets blue-and-white stripes with relaxed formality in a seaside bedroom of this year&amp;#039;s Caumsett Designer Showcase in Lloyd Neck, New York, with flat-front Dress Panels with a Self-Valance* trimmed in rope tassels. &amp;quot;Layering can transform a window treatment from simple to sophisticated, with each element adding interest and personality,&amp;quot; Higgins says. An adjustable sand-colored shade offers an extra layer of light control. Click here to view the article&amp;#039;s resources.      Photo: Keith Scott Morton    The Horsey Set Designer Anne Lombardi-Rohrberg opted for an equestrian look in a study in the Caumsett show house, which was once owned by the retail magnate and horseman Marshall Field. She mounted flat Burberry-look taffeta panels on a narrow rod and flapped them back tent style to show off the unconventional red velvet lining. Rosettes on the British tan ribbon braiding on the leading edges of both sides echo the medallion holdbacks; a bamboo undershade controls light without blocking it completely.      Photo: Keith Scott Morton    Triple Play Traditional silk panels take a nontraditional turn when designer Marilyn Rose ups the elegance with tassels, then layers them with casual pin-dot woven sheers and a bamboo shade. She topped off the ensemble with chunky wood rings and a faux bamboo pole. &amp;quot;Three totally different elements and textures melded together create a more eclectic look,&amp;quot; she says, which is visually stimulating for a study.      Photo: Keith Scott Morton    Silver Metal Luxurious ring-top panels with soft box pleats in a gunmetal silk add a bold finish to a neutral living space by designer Stephanie Nigro. A sheer, silvery floral-patterned balloon shade echoes the curves of pottery and wood accessories, softening the room and providing semi-privacy. For extra polish, the designer embellished the shade with a decorative gathered header and faux-painted the finialed pole with washes of metallics.      Photo: Michael Weschler    Exotic Twist Spicy earth tones, hand-printed paisley hemp linen and a wide batik border come together with a woven-wood shade in an exotic blend of color and pattern. To keep it from being busy, designer Mary Randelman chose tailored ring-top panels designed to flow seamlessly into the matching fabric-covered wall. As a final trick, Randelman centered a carved console between them to give a small window presence.      Photo: Michael Weschler    Cream of the Crop Floor-to-Ceiling Pleated Draperies* add understated softness to a petite window in California-based designer Mary Randelman&amp;#039;s living room. She paired pleated linen panels with a textured shade\u2014both in the same creamy hue as the walls\u2014letting subtle differences in weave and sheen provide quiet contrast. Thin rings and a refined iron rod hung molding-height let the fine fabrics and woodwork shine.      Photo: Nancy Hill    Soft Shades An unfussy shade-on-shade ensemble is a space-saving choice for a compact neoclassical bedroom. &amp;quot;Take your initial idea one step further by contrasting textures, styles and materials,&amp;quot; designer Greg Lanza says. He trimmed this celery Damask Shade* with silk tassels. Underneath, a translucent roller shade of natural materials makes a stay-put backdrop for casual accents that &amp;quot;weight&amp;quot; the treatment and lead the eye upward.      Photo: Keith Scott Morton    Country House Charm Warm, muted floral fabric gives a cozy English country feel to a master bath in the Merrywood Show House in Greenwich, Connecticut. Designer Victoria Lyon matched a rich-looking finial rod to the cherrywood window molding and hung it above the frame to add height. The Rod Pocket Panels with a ruffled header and puddled hem exude casual elegance, while Sun-Toned Roman Shades* mounted inside the frames provide privacy.  View our slideshow "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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