How to Decorate a Casement Window

Choose curtains designed for casement windows.

Unlike traditional windows, casement windows have their hinges on the side. Casement windows also use a handle or crank to open and close. That difference in design can reduce the number of decorating options you have available, since traditional curtains and blinds designed for traditional windows will not work on the casement variety.

Things You'll Need

• Curtains
• Scarves
• Blinds
• Shades

Instructions

1. Crank each casement window open to determine whether it opens toward the inside or outside of the home. Some casement windows open inward, while others open toward the exterior of the home.

2. Check your casement windows to see if they use a modern double-pane design. If so, you can choose from an assortment of window treatments and decors, including sun shades and blinds that fit between the glass. This type of decor can look quite elegant, and those sun shades and tints can also make the window more energy-efficient.

3. Mount a sheer panel curtain to the top of the window frame if your casement window opens toward the inside of the house. Choose a color and style that matches the overall decor of the room.

4. Measure the length of the casement window and choose an assortment of scarves, decorative cloths and other items you can mount on the top of the window frame. These decorative items move with the window when it is opened and closed, creating an attractive effect.

References

• Curtains InteriorDezine: Windows and Curtains
• Anderson Windows: Casement Window