Posted on June 15, 2010.
Ideas for decorating with window treatments
Whether your dream room is formal and filled with fabulous antiques or if it is cozy and sporting worn leather, you can complete the vision of carefully planned window treatments.
Privacy, protection against the sun and energy efficiency rank high on the list of consumer needs for their windows. Blinds and shutters will provide this practical layer window treatments. Buy the best that your budget will allow because constant opening and closing mechanisms that focus on the work of these coatings.
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We often want to enjoy the sun streaming into our house or the sight of the trees outside our window but we still want the intimacy of a window covered. The solution is installing shades with the top down / bottom up feature.
In other words, they can be lifted from the bottom to give a vision of the outside world, but leaving the bottom half of the window to be covered. When privacy is not a problem, they can be used as traditional horizontal blinds.
Top Down / Bottom Up Shades
I recommend these for your office or media room because they will minimize the glare on your computer or television while maintaining a well-lit room.
Do not underestimate the damage sun can do to your house and furnishings. Window film can also be used to control the harmful UV rays that fade your flooring, furniture and works of art.
This coating placed directly on the windows will block heat and glare while allowing sunlight deflected safely pass through the window. You can buy kits to do it yourself or have done professionally.
Clothes for your Windows
Now it is time to think about the fun layer of window dressing. A room looks complete when you add great treatments. What is the style of your room? What is it like outside? Do you want them stationary or functional?
Panels
The panels are so popular now that your mother was decorating her home. The difference lies in the variety of headers.
* Pass create a modern atmosphere. The group of metal rings on top that threads on your machine. They look best when used in areas they can remain stationary.
* Pinch Pleats are strong in the field of personalized treatment. The most popular is to hang them from metal or wooden rings. This look works well if you want to open and close your curtains often.
* Tab Tops are fun for indoor sports. The buttons on tabs can be of different colors, you have added or be adorned with tassels. They must be used on windows that you do not need to close the curtains.
Cover
Valances are strong in window treatment decor. They add a finished look over your blinds by hiding the mechanical header. Hang them high enough so that they cover the box top, but they do not block the sun streaming in your window. There are so many styles of valances from box pleats to swags. Let your fabric design and style of your room, guide you on choosing the perfect skirt.
Enter the Romans
My young clients seem to be drawn to roman shades. They can be easily lower when privacy is needed. When raised, they create a custom look that works well in the homes of so many years. They look great in a cotton net and a raw silk.
Window Treatment Crazy? Seek professional help
If you have trouble visualizing the final result, the choice of decorative window treatments can be daunting. A designer specializing in windows will take you step-by-step process. They will give you access to resources (fabrics, hardware, specialized blinds) that you would not be able to buy from you.
