What Color window treatments?
Question by Jessica L: What Color window treatments?
Hi so…my couches are sage green and my walls are like a peach tone paint and the carpet is light brown and then all of our furniture is a dark wood so I was wondering what color would look good for the two window treatments in my living room?? I was thinking a light beige but I have no clue :(thanks
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Answer by MailorderMaven
How about using the wall color in a deeper tone, with a sage accent? LIke these curtains from Bed Bath and Beyond, and use fabric glue or iron-on web tape to add a sage ribbon to the edge:
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=17264141&RN=22&KSKU=124255&
Or maybe these apricot drapes from the same site: http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/EnlargeProduct.asp?SKU=126538&ZMPHT=380/150088126538GZ.JPG
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What kind of window treatments are best for a child’s room?
Question by Ray Alexander: What kind of window treatments are best for a child’s room?
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Answer by James Hite
Sometimes simpler is better. Window treatments in a child’s room can really tie together all the decorating elements. Something charming, colorful, and effective in cutting the light is a perfect choice.
But kids’ rooms deserve special consideration. It’s important that any window covering chosen for a child’s room be safe, functional, colorful, stylish, and fun.
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Q&A: need some suggestions for window treatments in nursery?
Question by julie: need some suggestions for window treatments in nursery?
What do I do about privacy? I kind of wanted to try to get some panels and a shade, just so it looks finished, but will that be to much? Also what color panels would you recommend? I was thinking pink?
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Answer by Laura M
Let me contribute the cheap answer, (you need to save those pennies!) If you buy a basic white, plastic roller shade, they are very easy to paint, stencil or stamp. The design on your bedding is quite simple, and you could find a similarly shaped flower stamp at any craft store. You could either cover the shade with alternating pink flowers, or do a row at the bottom. It wouldn’t overwhelm the room with pink, would be very cute with the valance, and if it got broken, it would be no big deal to replace. (I’m talking about the shades that attach inside the window frame, and have no cords.)
Hope all goes well with your little one’s arrival.
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Tall, Skinny windows.. window treatments?
Question by Victoria: Tall, Skinny windows.. window treatments?
I have two tall, skinny windows, one on each side of my fireplace in the living room. They are about 22″x70″. I’m having a hard time picking a nice window treatment. I am putting up wood blinds through out the house, including these windows. Do you think I should go with just a valance, I was thinking a balloon hem valance or tie up valances or should I go with panels?
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Answer by Lee
Hi
Why don’t you hang a scarf swag over a decorative curtain rod. You can have the tails of the swag hang down as far as you want. These are really simple to do but can really look good.
You can make them yourself without sewing or just buy some ready made. If your not sure what they look like then do a image search for “scarf swags”.
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I’d like some opinions on window treatments for my patiodoor?
Question by mojo: I’d like some opinions on window treatments for my patiodoor.?
It’s a 9 ft. long sliding door to my back patio. Since we installed a doggie door (specially made for patio doors) my house seems colder. The window treatment I have now is not helping keep out drafts but I like the look, they’re vertical blinds. My husband is telling me we need heavy drapes. We use the patio door a lot & I don’t think drapes would look right. I also don’t like the fact that the heavy drapes would block out the sunshine too much also & they look formal. Anyway, I’d like some opinions……thanks
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Answer by Ragnarok
A solid fabric material will provide the best insulation.
They don’t have to be velvet-type heavy to provide
insulating properties.
Some of the synthetic materials can provide draft
protection and still be lightweight.
If you use multiple panels, it is easier to work with,
and clean, especially with a pet brushing up against
them. There are solid, synthetic curtains or panels
that do not look like shower curtains.
You can also use a sheer behind the curtains to allow
light in, block drafts, and provide a little insulation when
you open the curtains to allow light in.
A light color that is treated against stains and water
would reflect light from the room, to avoid the
claustrophobia.
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any ideas for casement window curtain treatments ?
Question by Patricia G: any ideas for casement window curtain treatments ?
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Answer by rk_king2004
Consider the style, size, and shape of the window, and what you want the curtains for. Think about the room, its proportions and what it’s used for, the upholstery, and accessories. Curtains can be hung from rods in a number of ways.
Although most are functional rather than stylish, some decorative types are available. The right choice will not only enhance the window but also turn an ordinary room into a really special place.
Here are ten household helpful hints for choosing curtains:
1. Match curtain fabric with upholstery to unify space that seems untidy.
2. Use carpet to mark off space. A rug is ideal for establishing a social zone within a room.
3. Fabrics with classic patterns give a period feeling to the ambience of a room.
4. Remember that the bed linen, tablecloths, and towels also contribute to decoration.
5. Sheer curtain and gauze enable us to filter light.
6. Venetian blinds allow control over the amount of light entering a room.
7. Do not limit curtains and blinds to just windows. They can be used in an excessively long passage or hallway. Blinds make good screens.
8. In rooms with a lot of pictures, different colored walls, or furniture, it is suitable to use neutral tones for the curtains and upholstery.
9. Take advance of fabrics by using them to renovate your furniture.
10. Use rugs and tapestries as hanging on a wall. Their color and texture are unbeatable and they improve acoustics.
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Q&A: Large window treatments?
Question by reconnermom: Large window treatments?
I am moving into a new house and would like some suggestions on how I can dress some very large and odd size windows in the Florida room. I would prefer shades of some type instead of curtains. If shades are not possible I would prefer curtains over blinds. I would love to have some bamboo shades but cannot think of a cost effective way to get them right now. I’d have to order custom. I have a budget of around $ 150. Even if I make or find curtain panels work to the right size, I do not think I could get one big long curtain rod so I wouldn’t have to have gaps between the panels.How would I make it consistent?I would also like to have something that looks at least decent and not just like it was thrown up there.The window sizes are as follows:
window 1 is 13′ W (156″) x 5′ H (60″)
window 2 is 113″ W x 62″ H
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Answer by thewrangler_sw
You might consider some version of a ‘Roman’ shade. Check out this link for a few good ideas – http://terrelldesigns.com/howtomakeromanshades.htm
As to a curtain rod long enough, you can always head to your local hardware, or building supply store. You can use copper, or some other pipe. With a large window like that, you could easily use an ‘oversized’ pipe diameter, and it would still look good over the window. Shorter lengths of pipe can be joined by using coupling sleeves, or inserts, to make longer sections.
Valances are a nice way to trim off the top of a window. You can make them yourself, with a few simple tools, and they can be very complex, or simple in design.
Here are some other links to check out –
Images search for ‘roman blind’ – http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A0geu._hjrpIXSgA3GBXNyoA?ei=UTF-8&p=roman%20blind&fr2=tab-web&fr=slv8-msgr
Curtain rods – quite a few selections in wood, and they’ve got a coupler, to join lengths to make them longer – http://www.countrycurtains.com/sdx/H24728.jsp
Vertical blinds are always an option too, though, to get them the size you need, you’d almost have to go with a custom supplier.
Now… if you’d like something VERY strong, and easy to assemble, then I’d suggest steel pipe, with threaded fittings. You can purchase base flanges to screw to the wall (be sure to locate the studs), you can use short lengths (right off the hardware shelf) to create the distance you need from the wall itself, and even T-fittings in the middle to add more support, and allow you to use shorter lengths of pipe. For a 13ft wide window, I’d use at least one center support, perhaps two. Once the pipe has all been assembled, you can even paint it. Either leave it exposed, or put a valance over it.
Speaking of valances – Ive made quite a few commercially, using 1/4 inch hardboard, up to 1/2″ plywood. They can be straight, shaped, padded, etc. The cloth can usually just be stapled to the backside.
Have Fun
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Window and Bed Sketchbook 2: Wendy Baker’s Illustrated Book of Designs for Curtains/Drapes and Bed Treatments Reviews
Window and Bed Sketchbook 2: Wendy Baker’s Illustrated Book of Designs for Curtains/Drapes and Bed Treatments
This revised Window and Bed Sketchbook has been designed to introduce decorators to a selection of basic curtain shapes for various windows. The following pages details some of the variations that can be achieved by simply adding a trimming, some top stitching or mixing different fabrics together. Wendy has taken some classic styles and brought them up to date by using less fabric to give them a slicker more modern twist. Contents include: 300 black line sketches of design ideas for curtains/drapes Sketches can be reduced and added to a sample board Important section of Passementerie (trimming) Alternative window coverings Bed Coronas and Half testers for traditional bedrooms Four poster beds traditional and modern Accessories
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Q&A: What kind of window treatments can I do for really tiny windows?
Question by .: What kind of window treatments can I do for really tiny windows?
The windows are in my bathroom on the largest shower wall so a curtain is a must. The windows are not flush with the walls, there’s about a 7″ box/legde. They are 14W” x 36L”. I was going to make some roman shades but I need them to be washable, usually they call for dowels and other wood. Also I have no way of putting hardware in because I’ll be going into the window frame itself.
Here’s what they look like:
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r32/XblackResonanceX/0702081810.jpg
Close up of the top…the only wood is the ceiling part and the sides:
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r32/XblackResonanceX/0702081810a.jpg
What can I do? I’d rather make my own instead of buying. (I’m a seamstress so this is definitely do-able)
Yeah, we have a bit of a strange layout for our apartment.
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Answer by dngrzdmn
An hour glass shape on each window or 1/2 a swag on each pane, a panel hanging on the wall in the middle would give the illusion of a bigger window. Use 1 rod for this.
I think your best bet wood be a stick on-not the frosted glass but kind of stained glass effect, not covering the whole pane. The punch of colour will look fantastic against those white tiles and there is minimal maintenance, cleaning and mildew.
Make sure your linens and accessories pick up/contrast the colour in the pattern.
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Window Treatments and Slipcovers For Dummies
Window Treatments and Slipcovers For Dummies
Gain inspiration from 8 pages of full-color photos
Create a stunning room with dozens of step-by-step projects
Want to ditch your drab drapes and so-so slipcovers and create a style that’s uniquely your own? Top designer Mark Montano reveals how easy it is to jazz up your windows and furniture — without breaking the bank! You get expert tips on everything from measuring and cutting material to accessorizing, as well as savvy shortcuts and quick fixes.
Discover how to
* Express your individual style
* Choose fabrics, trims, and hardware
* Ensure the perfect fit
* Create no-sew or low-sew treatments
* Add decorative details
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