An Apartment Therapy reader posed the question of which window treatments are best to let in light but keep your privacy. Ground floor apartments are especially susceptible to passersby or cars which, if you don't have window treatments, means that anyone can see into your home. Readers answered with their suggestions. Getting accordion blinds or roman shades that pull up…
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Making Taboo Bed Placements Work
Have you ever considered placing your bed in front of a window or in a corner? If you have a small room or windows on each wall, you may have had some trouble figuring out how to arrange your bedroom furniture. Placing your bed in front of a window, while normally taboo, can look really great as long as you…
Dressing Tall Windows
Do you have any big and tall windows that you are struggling to cover? An Apartment Therapy reader posed this very question hoping for some inspired responses for window coverings. For windows that do not have as much space above or to the sides of the windows, roman shades or cellular shades would work perfectly. If you have space, hanging…
Window Shades Exhibit Beauty and Practicality
There is often a dichotomy between aesthetics and functionality. What is practical is usually devoid of visual appeal. However, this is not the case with window shades. When properly utilized in a home, these products can be both decorative and useful. Types of Window Shades Window shades come in a variety of styles: Cellular shades Roman shades Roller shades Natural…
Making the Most of Your Window Coverings
Using shades or curtains as window coverings can completely change the look of your room by softening the harsh lines of the windows. These options allow for the most versatility and choice of how much light you want in your home any day. Take your windows from "practical but ugly unfiltered openings in the side of your home, " according…
Decorating on the Cheap: Cost Effective Window Coverings
Sometimes the expense of moving into a new home or apartment leaves little money left over for window treatments. It is no wonder that these are popular items to include in real estate negotiations. For the tenant of a new apartment, bare windows are often sometimes temporarily covered with sheets until something more permanent can be installed. There is a…
How You Can Use Windows to Insulate Your Home
Here are some suggestions to insulate your windows and keep your home warmer during this crazy winter: Buy some rubber sealing to close any gaps where you feel drafts coming in. Get some insulation film, which clings inside your windows as an extra layer. Cellular shades do a decent job of keeping the cold out while still letting light in.…
Q & A: Window Treatment Above a Radiator
An Apartment Therapy reader posed the question, "What window treatments are best at windows with radiators?" Great question! Most of the responses to the post suggested Roman Shades as the best option to ensure that no fabric reaches the radiator. Others suggested getting wooden blinds or top-down, bottom-up honeycomb shades or getting regular curtains and trimming them down to the…
Use Window Treatments As An Accent
Home Designing recently posted an article about how to use accents to spice up your home. Here are some images of apartments with sunny accents, using pops of color to brighten your rooms: Since most people prefer neutral colors for their window treatment, yellow is often overlooked. Above are some images that shows beautiful ways to decorate with this bright,…
The Best Window Coverings Offer Privacy and Style
Window coverings come in a variety of styles, and it can be difficult to find the right one for your home. Should you buy the honeycomb shades or the faux wood blinds? Which type of covering offers the most privacy? The following tips will help you answer these questions and make the right purchase. Maintain Privacy The first step to…