How to Use Silk Flowers and Greenery in Window Treatments

Window treatments are expensive. Whether you want curtains, draperies, a cornice molding, a valance or something else altogether, it isn't likely to be cheap. For that reason, many people opt to use no window treatments at all, and instead use common household fabrics folded over a curtain rod, or go with inexpensive sheers. However, it is possible to dress up even the most inexpensive window treatments with inexpensive silk flowers and greenery.

Things You'll Need

• Silk flowers
• Silk greenery
• Straight pins
• Step stool

Instructions

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   Use a garland of flowers or greenery to add pizazz to the top of inexpensive sheer curtains. Choose something that accents the theme of the room, or opt to change out the garlands from time to time to reflect the various seasons or holidays.

2. 

   Choose a greenery or floral swag or stem grouping to decorate the corners of your window treatments. Use the chosen piece alone or add a bow to make the piece fuller.

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   Include a floral or greenery swag or stem grouping to accent a window scarf. Use alone, or add a bow or tapestry tassels to make the piece stand out.

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   Opt for a garland of flowers or greenery to accent the side of a curtain or drape. This is a particularly good if you want to call specific attention to your curtain choice. Choose something in a color that works with the room, or switch the garlands out according to the holiday or season.

5. 

   Use flowers or greenery to accent pretty curtain tiebacks. Add several different types of flowers or greenery choices together for a even more elaborate effect.

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   Choose a floral or greenery garland to use as tiebacks for a curtain or drape. Tie a single curtain in the center for a fun, unique look.

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   Use flowers or greenery to accent a curtain bow. Weave the pieces into the bow or simply stick them through the bow where you want them. Change it out from time to time, if you wish, to accent the season or holiday.

8. Chain curtains together in the center by adding a floral or greenery garland as accent. This is a good technique if you want to call attention to a center lace, sheer or embroidered panel.

Tips & Warnings

• Ivy garlands make beautiful window treatment accents. Mix flowers and greenery together. Use colors that accent the décor of the room.

• Be careful not to get flammable items too close to an open flame.