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Window Treatment Ideas: Framing and Styles
Are you in need of a bit more privacy? Do you desire to control the light that filters through your window or the cold wind during the wintertime days? Then it’s time to consider some window treatment ideas that will provide an aesthetic as well as useable touch to your condo.
You can select horizontal window blinds, interior shutters, shades or curtain rods. Any room size will benefit by installing window treatments. A small-scale room will look bigger with a light colored window panel.
Linden Street 2″ Basswood Blind:
These horizontal window blinds feature warm tones to spotlight the beauty of any room. The distinguishable wood grain finish of these blinds will complement any furniture finish. These blinds are built of real basswood & come with tilt cord, ornamental valance and steel headrail. You have the choice of inside or outside mounting. The available colors are cherry, oak mantel, silk white and pine. Prices can range from $44.99 to $86.99 at jcpenney.com.
Premium Wood Plantation Shutter:
This plantation shutter is designed with durable performance & lastingness in mind. It is made of premium hardwood with each shutter handcrafted and smooth finished to produce a brilliant surface that emphasizes soft center shades. This shutter is available in either inside or outside mounting. The available louver sizes are 1 & ¼ inches, 2 and ½ inches or three and ½ inches. The wood has been treated to reduce shrinking & swelling after installation. Color options are pure white, silk white, light pine, pearl or bisque, pecan, chestnut, red oak, old teak and cherry. You can shop for this shutter at blinds.com for only $315.
USA Premium Custom Woven Shades – Group 3 Patterns:
This eco friendly natural shade is popular for its singular design. It is easy and quick to install & an economical substitute to your old long established shade. The available colors are natural, pecan, walnut, soft white, white, linen and light walnut. You can find out more about this shade at bestwindowtreatments.com.
Annconie Custom Metal Curtain Rod in Satin:
The complete set comes with curtain rod, brackets & finials. It also comes with coordinating accessories, including metal rings and tie-backs. The rod size is ¾ inch and it can be custom cut to fit into any window. This rod is easy to install & can be purchaed at bestwindowtreatments.com for only $49.99.
Cesana Custom Metal Curtain Rod in Black:
The complete set consists of a rod, brackets and finials. You can opt to place an order for an extra long curtain rod which comes with the necessary brackets. This rod has been expertly crafted to give you an excellent metal workmanship. It comes with coordinating tie-backs/swag holders, rings & two finials with decorative end pieces. This rod retails at $49.99 at bestwindowtreatments.com.
OptiLight Light Filtering Honeycomb Shades:
This honeycomb shade is designed to combine a pleated sheer for an unobstructed view & a honeycomb shade for excellent energy efficiency. The pleated sheer material allows ultraviolet illumination protection for your carpets, rugs and trappings. Meanwhile, the honeycomb shade is available in blackout or light filtering fabric for enhance control of light. Other standard features are fabric-wrapped headrail and wrapped bottom rail. The total dimensions are 75 inches wide by 96 inches high. The available colors are sage, sly blue, lemonade, natural, taupe, snow, polar and caramel. You can obtain this shade at sithandnoble.com for only $125.00.
Get more window treatment ideas on the Internet. You can view a plenitude of styles & designs that will fit into your home décor as well as your pocket.
Making Light Work With Unique Window Treatments

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Majority of people believe that decorating windows at home is a chore best left to others. We disagree. Window treatments are a great way to express one’s personality and creativity and allows room for a person to makeover the way his or her room looks and feels in any give day. Given the many moods and feelings a person has, it would only be appropriate to adjust the window of his or her home to reflect that.
There are usually two major constraints when doing window treatment design projects: budget and time. If you must know, there are a lot of kitchen window treatment ideas to choose from which are not so expensive and quite simple to do. You can start by looking up different catalogs for samples and model designs. These samples are normally accompanied by brief descriptions and recommendations about fabrics and materials. Usually, you will be able to find the fabrics at your local mall with most of them being offered at a discount if you order in bulk.
Here are some recommendations: Try using drapes to liven up the home with its fabrics, textures, and design, it is cheap and stylish. If you are a nature lover, then natural motifs like birds, berries, vines, leaves, a dragonfly and butterfly must be your panel curtain. With its plain sheer lace curtain and a timeless appeal, it gently filters light without distracting from the view, this type of design is an ideal treatment for living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens.
If you love the beach, then aim for a seaside lace-trimmed tier curtain. This type of window shade treatments is lightweight and features a scallop shell and starfish design in a crushed, airy double jacquard background. For a more modern and hip appeal, you can also make denim as your main decor. You can use it in the living room or in your small home office for it is not that heavy, it effectively filters light, and provides a great deal of privacy.
Window treatment design projects are fun to do and does wonders for any room. Try one today!


