Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Window Dressing ~ A valancing act!

Window treatments provide privacy, sunlight control and insulation from nature's elements like summer heat and winter cold.
When it comes to decorating a room, nothing pulls it all together more than a great set of window treatments.  You might be tempted to choose from the most dominant color in the room, but why play matchy-matchy when you can have fun looking around the room for a great accent piece, like a pop of color in an accent pillow, throw, vase, or artwork and use this as guided inspiration in your color choice.


There is a vast array of fabrics and styles to choose from.  Silks, linens, and cottons are excellent fabric choices. Curtain panels, over-the-top draperies, valances, streamlined shades are also some of the many styles to choose from when dressing up your room.
If you are shopping for window treatments for your bedroom, you may choose to avoid sheer curtains by using thicker and darker curtains to ensure privacy.  Dress up a neutral room with bold colors and patterns.  This adds drama and visual interest in the room.  For rooms that are already bold (paint color, or wallpaper), you may opt for a more neutral choice.


To top it off choose hardware that best compliments the style of your room.  Finishes are plentiful.  Brushed nickel, wrought iron, polished brass, stainless steel and so many others.


Zebra panel:  House Beautiful
Shades:  Blinds Galore

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