How to add a quick style update to your room

If you’re like me, most of the rooms in my house are completely decorated but I have left my window treatments until the end because I have no idea what to put there to complete the look. As a result, my rooms look unfinished. With all of the exciting new products that are available, there is no reason why you should still have the tired drapes or blinds that don"t work in your home. Sure, your basic treatments probably won't change, but if you have had the same window treatments up for years, it may be time for a slight style update.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Window measurements
• Computer with internet access

1. Determine what you want from your window treatment. Do you need privacy, light blocking, or are you just interested in the decorative look? For a complete glossary on window treatment terms and functions, go to www.smithandnoble.com and click “Getting Started” (http://www.smithandnoble.com/sn/advice_solutions_main.jsp).
2. Measure your windows. This can be a daunting task, but there are many services that are available to help. Smith+Noble is an excellent company that offers a great measure & install service to take the worry out of measuring your own windows (http://www.smithandnoble.com/sn/measure_install_promo.jsp).
3. Choose the window treatment that is right for you. There are a lot of options to choose from, but the best selection that I have seen in terms of swatches and material choices is from Smith+Noble (www.smithandnoble.com). They have been in business for over 20 years and they offer hundreds of different window treatment styles and options. They also offer free swatches on their products so you can see what your treatment will look like next to all of your existing décor.