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07/09/2008 - By Ariana Knittel Are you looking to change the whole look and feel of a room in your house? Window treatments are a great low cost but big difference project. There are so many options and styles to choose from and you can do something great even with a low budget!
First of all, there are many different ways to add a window treatment. The type of material, style, and colors you use can create a new mood for the interior design of a room. You can make it look crisp and classic or try out fun and festive. You can even add more than one style to a treatment, especially if you already have one but are tired of it. For example, if you have blinds but feel they are too plain, add a valance or some curtains to dress it up a bit.
Tie the room together, especially if you have a range of colors in the room already. You can add prints, florals, or patterns to a window treatment with a variety of colors, or just bring one accent color in to make it pop out in the rest of the room. A great way to spend less and make more out of what you have, is to take a look at your old window treatments and add to them. You can stencil, glue buttons, glitter, paint, or even add different material on top so that it layers and gives the window a whole new look. Another great idea is to fake a built-in window seat. Add a small bench and cover it with fabric to go along with the interior design and color scheme of the room.
Knowing the purpose of your window treatment before you get started can also be helpful. Are you looking for privacy? Are you trying to spice up the room? Maybe you are just looking to add color or brighten up your space. You can let some light in the room by using shear curtains or tying back some light material. Using old fabric scraps or old curtains to layer on top of old treatments can also make a big difference. Or, you can darken the room for privacy, for taking away glare, or even keeping the heat in with heavy, dark material. Just make sure that your treatment won't interfere with how your window functions and try to stay practical. For example, put mini-blinds next to the glass to control light and hang fabric panels for style and color. Most interior designers will advise homeowners that staying practical while making things look good is the key to a successful window treatment.
For a more custom look, considering hiring an interior designer to create a unique look, specifically designed for your windows/room. They can choose fabrics, trims and hardware to coordinate to your existing furniture and color schemes. Since window treatments are custom made, hiring a professional offers you a wide array of options not found in the ready-made market.
Either way, by the end of the day, your new window treatment may be just what you needed to change the whole look of your room and give it that feel you were looking for!
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