About Country Decor Swags
Country-style decorating is very informal. Decorative elements like window treatments should not look professionally tailored or fussy, but as though they were placed there casually. Swags fit this style perfectly. Does this Spark an idea?
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Identification
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A window swag is a length of fabric draped over the window, with the ends hanging freely. Swags can be used alone, over other curtains, over shades or shutters.
Benefits
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Swags soften the window frame or other window treatments and add a splash of color. They are an inexpensive option as they can be crafted from scrap fabric or old sheets by cutting them to the length you like and hemming the edges.
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Style
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Arrange swags in scoops or scallops going across the window, with the ends falling down around the window in soft folds. If using with other window coverings, swags should hang in front of them.
Length
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Swag length can vary. The ends can come midway down the window frame, be longer than the window or touch the floor. For an eye-catching effect, hang swags asymmetrically with one end much longer than the other.
Hardware
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In a country home, swags are generally hung over a rod. Give the window more country flair by using a cut tree branch in place of the rod. Alternatively, mount hooks or pegs to hang swags or thread the fabric through grapevine wreaths hung above the window.
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