YOUR WINDOWS CAN be a cut above the rest with the right kind of dressing. Whether it's more light you want or more privacy, you must cho...
YOUR WINDOWS CAN be a cut above the rest with the
right kind of dressing. Whether it's more light you want or more privacy, you must choose the right kind of window treatment. If you have a window, you must dress it up. There are many aspects to be considered though. You could dress it up using drapes, valances, awnings, sheers or even blinds. You could decorate your windows with rich brocades and tapestries; or make your room warm with velvet and wool; or you could give an airy touch to the room with lace and cottons.
However, you must choose window treatments that compliment the style of décor in your home. Set the mood in your room with the right kind of window treatment. Go for either a formal look or a casual one. For a luxurious look, go for a formal treatment with floor-length drapes. Layer them with sheer underneath. Finish it off with a top treatment. This kind of window dressing looks great in rooms with high ceilings and tall windows. You could also settle for a dressed up curtain panel with curtains, giving it a flirty touch with ruffles.
Valances, cornices and awnings can make a huge difference too. Use them alone or in combination with blinds and shades to make your windows more attractive. Add some visual interest to your windows and see what a huge difference that makes. Valance is a fabric that hangs across the top of a window, usually covering a third of the window glass. Often used to hide display hardware, it can be dropped, gathered or pleated. Valances can be used with or without a curtain underneath.
Shimmering sheers are seductively soft and can be used to create an airy feeling in the room. Commonly made of light weight fabric like voile, sheers provide a light filtering effect. They can be combined with a hard window treatment such as a roller blind or a heavy curtain for privacy. The sheer luxury of silk fibres on windows can brighten the interiors. The flowing, soft fabric can make your window warm and inviting. You could also add a touch of fantasy by focusing on what's behind these sheers, with see-through sheers. When you see designs through them, the effect could be magical Sheer valances with trimmed edges could be used to accent sheer curtains on windows. They could also be used to visually unite windows and doors of different shapes and sizes. They could provide that perfect finishing touch to a formal window dressing. Extra flourishes with buttons, beads, lace and pleats could add some glamour quotient to your window décor.
Swags and scarves add a striking accent to curtains. Layering a printed swag or scarf over coordinating solid curtains could bring all the colours of the room together to create a romantic focal point. Scarves and swags offer a distinctive look and layering treatments could also be used to bring out the best in window dressing.
Vertical blinds give drama and dimension to large windows, patio doors and French windows. Pleated shades offer fashion and flexibility. They bring colour and texture to the room. Bamboo and woven shades are trendy too. Also, they let in more diffused light. Shades made of bamboo are environment-friendly and popular too. Natural shades of rattan, straw or bamboo can create a relaxed atmosphere of casual elegance and simple sophistication.
Interior awnings could add a new dimension to any room. They could be made of sturdy canvas or heavy cotton blends. They could be used to give your kitchen a French café look. Cornices perform the same decorative function of topping a window and concealing window hardware. They could be decorated with moldings, painted or wall papered. But upholstered cornices provide a softer look and this could be done by covering the cornice with decorative fabric.
Bay windows add architectural interest to rooms. They let in a lot of light and also provide a great outside view. You could consider accentuating your bay window with a valance. Café curtains topped with one long valance could also do the trick for you. Whatever you choose to do, nicely dressed up windows can open a new world of décor for you, turning drab looking windows into focal points that can grab your attention.
right kind of dressing. Whether it's more light you want or more privacy, you must choose the right kind of window treatment. If you have a window, you must dress it up. There are many aspects to be considered though. You could dress it up using drapes, valances, awnings, sheers or even blinds. You could decorate your windows with rich brocades and tapestries; or make your room warm with velvet and wool; or you could give an airy touch to the room with lace and cottons.
However, you must choose window treatments that compliment the style of décor in your home. Set the mood in your room with the right kind of window treatment. Go for either a formal look or a casual one. For a luxurious look, go for a formal treatment with floor-length drapes. Layer them with sheer underneath. Finish it off with a top treatment. This kind of window dressing looks great in rooms with high ceilings and tall windows. You could also settle for a dressed up curtain panel with curtains, giving it a flirty touch with ruffles.
Valances, cornices and awnings can make a huge difference too. Use them alone or in combination with blinds and shades to make your windows more attractive. Add some visual interest to your windows and see what a huge difference that makes. Valance is a fabric that hangs across the top of a window, usually covering a third of the window glass. Often used to hide display hardware, it can be dropped, gathered or pleated. Valances can be used with or without a curtain underneath.
Shimmering sheers are seductively soft and can be used to create an airy feeling in the room. Commonly made of light weight fabric like voile, sheers provide a light filtering effect. They can be combined with a hard window treatment such as a roller blind or a heavy curtain for privacy. The sheer luxury of silk fibres on windows can brighten the interiors. The flowing, soft fabric can make your window warm and inviting. You could also add a touch of fantasy by focusing on what's behind these sheers, with see-through sheers. When you see designs through them, the effect could be magical Sheer valances with trimmed edges could be used to accent sheer curtains on windows. They could also be used to visually unite windows and doors of different shapes and sizes. They could provide that perfect finishing touch to a formal window dressing. Extra flourishes with buttons, beads, lace and pleats could add some glamour quotient to your window décor.
Swags and scarves add a striking accent to curtains. Layering a printed swag or scarf over coordinating solid curtains could bring all the colours of the room together to create a romantic focal point. Scarves and swags offer a distinctive look and layering treatments could also be used to bring out the best in window dressing.
Vertical blinds give drama and dimension to large windows, patio doors and French windows. Pleated shades offer fashion and flexibility. They bring colour and texture to the room. Bamboo and woven shades are trendy too. Also, they let in more diffused light. Shades made of bamboo are environment-friendly and popular too. Natural shades of rattan, straw or bamboo can create a relaxed atmosphere of casual elegance and simple sophistication.
Interior awnings could add a new dimension to any room. They could be made of sturdy canvas or heavy cotton blends. They could be used to give your kitchen a French café look. Cornices perform the same decorative function of topping a window and concealing window hardware. They could be decorated with moldings, painted or wall papered. But upholstered cornices provide a softer look and this could be done by covering the cornice with decorative fabric.
Bay windows add architectural interest to rooms. They let in a lot of light and also provide a great outside view. You could consider accentuating your bay window with a valance. Café curtains topped with one long valance could also do the trick for you. Whatever you choose to do, nicely dressed up windows can open a new world of décor for you, turning drab looking windows into focal points that can grab your attention.
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