Curtain trends in interior design

Zebra Blinds for VietinBank's transaction office – Ham Nghi, District 1

One of VTP DECOR's recent projects was installing zebra blinds for the transaction office area of VietinBank and Vietinbank Insurance Company (VBI) on Ham Nghi, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. This is a transaction-office type space with large glass frontage facing the street — one that needs natural light for the working area while also needing to control direct sun glare and ensure a reasonable level of privacy for customers coming in to transact.

Why choose zebra blinds for this space?

Zebra blinds alternate between a blackout fabric layer and a semi-sheer fabric layer on the same blind. When staff need to focus or reduce afternoon glare, they simply shift the two layers out of alignment to switch to blackout mode; when natural light is wanted in the space, they shift the layers the other way so the sheer layers align. Given that a transaction office needs to stay open all day with light needs changing hour by hour, this flexible adjustability suits the space far better than fixed fabric curtains or a single-layer roller blind.

Rolled out across the entire office frontage

The installation team fitted zebra blinds consistently across the entire glass frontage of the transaction area, the private offices, and the customer waiting lounge — keeping the whole space uniform in color and style. A neutral gray tone was chosen to harmonize with VietinBank's blue brand identity as well as the wood and marble interior materials already in the space.

This is a representative example for corporate, office and bank clients — where VTP DECOR doesn't just supply the product, but surveys the space and advises on the blind solution that fits each type of space's specific operating needs.

Roller blinds and the Industrial look in townhouses

The Industrial style is becoming increasingly popular in Vietnamese townhouses, especially projects converted from workshops, multi-story shophouses, or open loft-style spaces. This style is characterized by raw, unfinished surfaces — exposed concrete walls, visible service ducts, black steel frames — so any interior detail that's too ornate can easily disrupt the overall look.

This is exactly why roller blinds have become the default choice for so many architects designing Industrial spaces. When rolled up, they leave almost no visual trace on the window frame — no folds, no decorative trim, nothing to disrupt the raw, unfinished lines the space is going for.

Why do roller blinds suit industrial spaces?

• Flat, minimal lines — they don't add unnecessary decorative detail to a space that already has plenty of raw accents.
• The compact roll-up mechanism maximizes glass area, suiting the large window openings common in converted townhouses.
• A wide range of fabrics, from fully blackout to semi-sheer, adapting to each floor and use case.
• Pairs easily with recessed ceiling track systems or exposed pull cords — themselves a signature Industrial-style detail.

Color pairing tips

With bare concrete or brick walls, roller blinds in charcoal, smoky gray or earthy brown tend to feel more harmonious than pure white, which can easily clash with raw materials. For Industrial apartments that mix in wood and greenery, consider a beige or khaki roller blind to soften the overall look.

Wood blinds: a timeless choice for modern homes

While many interior trends come and go year to year, natural wood grain is one of the few materials that's almost immune to going out of style. From minimalist Scandinavian to Japandi to neoclassical, wood always finds its place because it brings a warmth and closeness that industrial materials struggle to replicate.

This shows most clearly in wood blinds: a set installed today can still sit comfortably alongside an interior refresh done 5–10 years from now, as long as the wood tone chosen fits the space's long-term function rather than chasing a short-lived trend.

3 of the least dated wood tones

• Light natural wood (ash, pale oak): suits Scandinavian and Japandi spaces, helping a room feel bigger and brighter.
• Neutral brown wood (light walnut): the most versatile, pairing easily with most wall colors and other furnishings.
• Deep brown wood (dark walnut, dark oak): creates an elegant accent, suited to home offices, reading rooms or neoclassical spaces.

When should you choose wood blinds over other materials?

Wood blinds work best in spaces with moderate opening/closing frequency, such as living rooms, bedrooms and home offices — where aesthetics are prioritized over speed of operation. For humid areas like kitchens or bathrooms, consider aluminum blinds or wood-grain printed aluminum blinds for comparable durability without the risk of warping.

Motorized blinds: when your home manages its own light

The smart home is no longer an unfamiliar concept in Vietnam, and motorized blinds are one of the earliest categories to be adopted — simply because they solve a very practical need: not everyone is home right when the sun is at its harshest, or wants to get out of a warm bed to pull the blinds every morning.

At its core, a motorized blind system replaces the manual pull mechanism with a compact electric motor hidden inside the roller tube, controlled via remote, wall switch, phone app, or integration with a smart home ecosystem like Google Home or Apple HomeKit.

Three common ways to operate them

• Remote control: the simplest and cheapest option, suited to new installations in individual rooms.
• Scheduled timing: blinds open automatically at 6am and close at 6pm — suited to households with fixed daily routines.
• Light/temperature sensors: blinds respond automatically to harsh sun or rising room temperature, helping ease the load on your air conditioning.

Do I need to replace all my existing blinds to add a motor?

Not necessarily. For roller blinds and some vertical blind lines, VTP DECOR can in many cases fit a compatible motor kit to your existing blind bar, saving cost compared to a full replacement. Our technical team will do an on-site survey to advise on the best option for your current blind system.