There are a few considerations before deciding on a window treatment that you like. You may want to block light, have privacy on a lower level, insulation in the winter, or a completely open window during the day. Using both hard and soft window treatments together bring both functionality and style to your home. Hard treatments, like shutters or wood…
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What To Do With Tricky Windows
So often people find they have a major problem fitting window coverings to fit their windows, whether they are in a corner, positioned too low or in a place where furniture would need to be placed. For one homeowner, whose bedroom window is not only in a corner, but also on the low end of a diagonal ceiling line. As a…
Adding Dimension and Texture With Fabric Window Coverings
Many people think of drapes when they consider fabric for their windows. However, there are other options that provide the unlimited decorative possibilities of fabric. In particular, shades and blinds come in a number of textile configurations to suit your personal taste and sense of style. Roman Shades Roman shades add a touch of color or a pattern to the…
Window Treatments For Privacy and Light
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…
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…