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- DIY Roman Shade for a Tailored Look. First up, let’s talk about creating a DIY Roman shade. Shades or blinds are a good window treatment solution if you can’t hang long drapes.
- No-Sew IKEA Drapes with Hem Tape. Hemming your drapes doesn’t have to involve a sewing machine or even sewing by hand. For a quick and hassle-free solution, I like using hem tape to tailor an inexpensive IKEA curtain panel.
- DIY Cafe Curtains for Small Spaces. Got a tiny laundry room, bathroom, or a petite kitchen sink window? No worries! I’ll show you how to sew your very own DIY cafe curtains to add charm and functionality to these smaller windows.
- Upgrade Black-Out Shades with a Custom Fabric Twist. Black-out roller shades are fantastic for a good night’s sleep, but let’s face it – they can be a bit bland.
- Play With Scale. If you love pattern but worry about mixing and matching with your window treatments, just pay attention to scale. Mingling prints with different-sized repeats, like this wall treatment and dreamy shades combo, is an easy way to ensure your pattern mixing doesn't become overwhelming.
- Attract Some Opposites. Of course, there are exceptions to the rule, which are spaces that prove patterns of the same scale can coexist peacefully. The water-droplet motif of this wallpaper is echoed—but not quite matched—by the concentric circles of these curtains.
- Get Hip to Clips. Clip-up curtain rings get an unnecessarily bad rap—but we're all in favor of reclaiming them. Not only do they make hanging, laundering, or swapping out window treatments easy as can be, but they lend a laid-back feel to your space—which is ideal if you're working with perfectly imperfect fabrics like linen or raw silk.
- Act Natural. Another way to interplay floor-skimming curtains with sophisticated shades: match the materials with a unifying neutral hue to create a cohesive backdrop for your furnishings.
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- All-White Curtains. Curtains can be used to add color and contrast to a room, or they can blend in with and complement the existing color scheme. In this all-white bedroom from Leanne Ford Interiors, floor-to-ceiling curtains on the wall behind the bed start at the ceiling and puddle on the floor, creating a light and airy cloud-like feel.
- Floral Patterned Roman Shade. Roman blinds work well as permanent window dressing, particularly on fixed windows that don't get opened and closed frequently.
- Wooden Shutters. Interior window shutters have an integrated feel that makes them feel like part of the architecture rather than an add-on or an afterthought.
- Hand-Painted Curtains. For a custom look, try matching the curtains to the wallpaper. Forbes + Masters kept this traditional approach modern with neutral beige and black hand-painted curtains and matching wall decor to give this dramatic dining room a cohesive and dimensional custom look.
Starting with useful advice: picking the right window treatment can completely transform your room. I learned this firsthand when I decided to update my living room. The outdated, heavy drapes made the space look dark and unwelcoming. Choosing lighter, modern curtains brightened the room instantly, making it feel bigger and more inviting. Then, I explored different types. For the bedroom, I ...
Aug 18, 2015 · To keep the look from seeming too froofy, create a more rustic appearance by making the drapes out of rough burlap. Cut strips that are six inches wide and three times longer than the length of ...
Aug 20, 2024 · Paul Costello. Rattan blinds are a window treatment idea that will let in a little natural light while still providing privacy. In interior designer Shaun Smith 's New Orleans home, this tiny ...
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Mar 21, 2023 · Let sheers set up the room vibe. “Custom floor-to-ceiling sheer panels add a softness to the room, diffuse sunlight, and provide privacy in the evening” in this living space, Maestri says ...
