Home window treatments are a dependable way to upgrade contemporary home decor - offering versatility in contemporary styles and designer fabrics. Use custom made window treatment ideas to accentuate the attractive elements of a window, such as the view . Or conceal less than desirable characteristics, such as a window that is too big or too small or not quite square. If the view is an ugly wall, use a curtain that can become the decorating feature.
For the bathroom or kitchen unlined curtains in machine washable material work best. You may want to wash them every so often to prevent mold and mildew and to keep them fresh smelling and clean.
A lot of humidity in the bathroom and the grease from cooking in the kitchen, means curtains should be washed regularly.
Buy or make curtains that are easy to take down so that washing becomes less of a chore. Curtains that are hung from a wood pole or metal rod by tabs, rings or a rod pocket casing are one example of easy to handle curtains. A casual look that can be opened by hand is a fashionable choice for the informal look of a bathroom.
Cafe tiers are perfect since they cover only the lower part of the window allowing in sunlight while at the same time maintaining privacy.
Curtains made with panels that are shirred onto poles or rods at both the bottom and the top of the window are another option. This style of curtain is not generally opened and closed so if you are looking for a stationary treatment that provides privacy, this is a possibility to consider.
Look at curtain styles with swags, tiers, scalloped edges or embroidery. You may want French country toile, gingham or lace. Changing curtains to suit your mood or the season is an option since window curtains are some of the cheaper ways to update contemporary home decor.
For more formal areas in the home such as dining and living rooms, lined drapes provide an elegant look. A lining allows the curtain to drape nicely - it also contributes insulating properties and is better able to filter out light for room darkening. If tie backs are used make sure to add extra inches to the measurements - depending on how much fabric gathers above the cord.
Tab top curtain panels are a popular modern design whether as full length panels or sewn as valances that frame windows. Rod pocket curtains designed from lightweight lace fabrics or heavier weight velvet can be softly pleated or gathered on curtain rods.
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By: Karen Naylor