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Feb 23, 2024 · 2. Remove the Blinds from the Window Brackets. Some brackets have knobs you can twist to remove the blinds. Others will require a screwdriver to loosen them. 3. Remove Either the Tassel at the End of the Pull Cord or the Wand. Removing the working end of the mechanism is the first step to getting it out of the way.
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- Give Some Trim. Looking for an easy way to make a statement? As this space from Phillip Thomas proves, the devil lies in the details. "One of my favorite tricks to make a window treatment feel special is to add a printed or boldly colored trim to the textile," the designer explains.
- Beautify Your Blinds. Let's face it: Blinds often have the reputation of being unsightly or archaic. But, we're ready to cut ties with that stereotype. For Tara McCauley, they can add a dash of subtlety to an otherwise whimsical living room.
- Do Double-Layered Drapery. As the saying goes, there's strength in numbers. Not only will dual drapery give your space a cozy, inviting vibe, but it's also pretty practical.
- Mix and Match. Why settle for one type of window treatment when you can enjoy a few? We love how Desiree of D Burns Interiors mixed and matched the window treatments in this light, airy space.
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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.
- Classic White. Window Treatments (all custom, hand-sewn): Silk Mountain Creations. When in doubt, a classic white curtain is always a great answer. In this stunning example, the dark hardware blends seamlessly with the dark green bookcases.
- Contrasting Hardware. To make a classic white curtain pop, opt for some contrasting hardware. In this example, the dark rods and rings tie in other dark accents in the room, like the fireplace, while also helping to draw a bit more attention to the full-length curtains.
- Contrasting Neutrals. Adding contrast through your window treatments doesn’t have to mean adding a bold color. In this example, the gray curtains are a perfect neutral contrast to the space, tying in the gray walls of the hall and other gray accents in the furniture.
- Add a Pattern. Window treatments are perfectly suited to adding a bit of pattern to your space. These pastoral blue and white curtains are well suited to the more traditional detailing of the molding.
- 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.
Jan 19, 2024 · Colorful curtains. Bring a little joie de vivre to your living room window treatment ideas with a bold floral print. For classic types of window treatments you'll want to keep it cohesive with a simple color duo like pink and navy here to let the pattern stand out tastefully. 5. Solid Farrah Window Panel.
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May 10, 2019 · Here, the clean and structured lines of the Venetian blind and the panel render the living room elegant and beautiful, yet functional. 6. Linen Blockout Blinds. This window treatment makes your living room look neat and organized. And, it blocks sunlight and heat. The linen blockout blinds are easy to pull up and down with a control on the side ...
