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How to Select Window Treatments Part 2

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By jsinteriordes
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Relaxed Roman Shades from Smith & Noble
Relaxed Roman Shades from Smith & Noble
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Window treatments are an essential part to every home. Selecting the wrong ones can have a huge impact on the overall look of a home. There are many varities of window treatments to choose from and the process can be overwhelming. It's important to select a type of window covering that is practical and functional and gives way to the overall aesthetic of one's home.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Drapery/Fabric
  • Hardware
  • Drapery Rods, Rings
  • Tools
  • Misc depending on type of window treatment.
  1. Step 1
    Flat Roman Shades with cornice.
     
    Flat Roman Shades with cornice.

    Flat Roman Shades with a cornice is really charming. They work very well in a light filled window that you may wish to keep free of any "heavy" window treatments. Such as the picture here. The cornice adds a decorative finished look to the window treatments can be made of any fabric or color choice.

  2. Step 2
    Drapery Panels add an elegant and formal touch to any room, especially bedrooms and living rooms.
     
    Drapery Panels add an elegant and formal touch to any room, especially bedrooms and living rooms.

    Drapery panels always seem to add elegance with a hint of formality based on the fabric. There are so many styles and designs for drapery too. Mounting the drapery rod up high extends the height of the windows and the room.

  3. Step 3
    Solar Roman Shades
     
    Solar Roman Shades

    Solar Roman Shades are great for spaces such as a window seat, they are light weight and a bit translucent, but do their job in filtering strong rays. They come in a variety of styles and material, and degrees of openness.

  4. Step 4
    Classic Roman Shades
     
    Classic Roman Shades

    Classic Roman Fabric Shades lend a more tailed look to a window and are especially nice and streamlined for inside mount windows.

  5. Step 5
    Woven Shades with valence.
     
    Woven Shades with valence.

    I often do wovens like this on a slider - having a valence straight across the top with the shades split in the middle. This allows for one panel to stay fixed and another to be opened to access the door if necessary. It also gives flexibility in opening and closing at different heights depending on how much light or privacy is needed.

Tips & Warnings
  • If you are ever in need of help selecting the appropriate style of window treatments for your home, office, business - I would be happy to provide insight and feedback. I provide virtual interior design consultations no matter where you live. By emailing me the dimensions and pictures of your windows, I can advise on which type of window selection would work best in addiction to consulting on what works with your overall color scheme, architecture, and practical/functional usage. My hourly rate for virtual consulting is $75. Please see www.JSInteriorDes.Blogspot.com
  • It's critical to measure accurately and seek the advice of a professional for design ideas and installation.
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