Home Decor: Window Treatments

If there is any one thing that almost every room in your home has in common it is that they all have windows. When considering decor for any room windows mustn’t be overlooked. Windows need treatment too. Window treatments can really add that extra touch to your decor scheme. Without them, your look will be incomplete.

The most common type of window treatment is the curtain. Curtains are available in almost any fabric you can imagine, from lace to leather. If your style is country then a gingham print in a coordinating color will suit you fine. If your decor is exotic a sheer safari print will add a wild finishing touch.

Curtains come in many lengths, widths, and styles. You will need to measure your window to get the best fit, and look. Curtains are available in just about every color. The best curtains for your room will match the colors your room is decorated with.

Another common form of window treatments are blinds. Blinds come in vinyl, wood, and plastic. Like curtains, they come in various lengths and widths. Measuring is required for a perfect fit. Blinds come in many, many colors. They can be let down for privacy, and to block bright sunlight. They can be drawn quickly and easily to let in light, or to let you enjoy the view.

Blinds have a great look to them. They can be used alone as a window treatment, or they can be layered, with curtains over them. Some decor artists like to use blinds for the bottom half of the window, with a layer of curtains for the full length of the window over them. This can be topped off with a valence for an unforgettably classy look.

Regardless of which window treatment you choose it is important to take measurements before you buy. You’ll want to get the width and the length of the window. It is also important to choose treatments with fabrics and colors that work with your color scheme, not against it. Window treatments are the last step in your rooms decor. Without them your room will look and feel incomplete. Happy decorating !!!