Window Treatment Ideas & How-Tos
Thanks to the miracle of modern technology and imaginative minds, your bedroom window shades can control light and promote sleep as little or as much as you want.
Shades come in various styles, colors, and materials to complement any design aesthetic. And they offer superior light control.
Silhouette window shades have delicate fabric vanes suspended between sheer panels. They cast soft shadows across a room and bathe it in warm light.
After a few years of use, though, they may develop a patina of grime that makes the soft glow more like a dingy haze.
Every great window treatment starts with a precise height, width, and depth assessment.
Without accurate measurements, you risk ordering window covers that don’t fit, look good, or provide the privacy and light control you need. You could waste considerable time and cash on your “cost-cutting” DIY effort.
Who let the draft in?
Maybe it’s that pesky north-facing window that just won’t keep out the cold.
Rather than weathering the winter in a Snuggy, you may want to consider upgrading your window treatments.
Bay windows are beautiful but tricky. They add character and light to a room but can expose you. The windows bow outward, maximizing natural light and presenting a panoramic view of the outdoors.
However, the very features that make bay windows so appealing can make it hard to cover them.
Few things are as frustrating as a roller shade that won’t roll.
It may stick somewhere in the middle or snag at various points as you raise and lower it. So then the question arises: will you have to replace it?
Wide windows offer stunning views and ample natural light, but finding the right curtains can be a challenge.
In this post, we’ll guide you through the various curtain choices for wide windows, from design and practicality to privacy and DIY solutions.
This blog offers creative and affordable ideas for DIY window treatments, ranging from macramé curtains to painted fabric designs. Many of the projects require minimal sewing skills or even no sewing at all.
Read the FAQs to choose the right materials and ensure a professional finish.
While drilling to anchor curtains is often the best option, it’s not the only option. And there may be times when it’s inadvisable.
In this blog, we’ve compiled no-hole methods for hanging curtain rods that won’t leave lasting marks.
Cellular shades are so effective at saving energy that they’ll qualify you for a federal tax credit!
But some cellular shades do a better job than others, depending on fabric, cell design, and other factors we’ll explore in this blog.
Discover the various types of window shades: their features, benefits, and ideal applications.
Learn about motorized, Roman, pleated, cellular, and matchstick shades, among others, and read practical advice on selection, installation, and maintenance.