Window Treatment Ideas & How-Tos
Nothing’s more pleasant than a quiet Sunday as you lounge by the new French doors of your home. You sip your coffee, take in the view, and bask in the morning sunlight… Unless it’s August in Southern California, and the sunlight feels like a blast from a smelting furnace. Worse,...
Modern art, modern music, and modern industrial design — they’re all so off-putting. Who would want yet another modern trend in the home? You would, because have you checked out the latest window treatments? They’re nothing short of stunning! Take, for instance, natural woven wood shades. They can make a...
The Beach Boys are an excellent start, but a coastal aesthetic involves more than grooving on surf tunes.
So, how can you introduce this coastal vibe to your home? You can incorporate coastal curtains into your decor. Along with a few throw pillows and seashell accents.
Cleaning blinds can seem a chore, but as Mary Poppins said, “In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun.” Okay, so maybe it’s never as fun as taking a cruise or binge-watching your favorite show, but mastering the right cleaning methods for different materials can...
Large windows offer breathtaking views and abundant natural light, but they also come with challenges. One concern is how to cover them for optimal privacy, light control, and energy efficiency. The other is how to align existing window shades exactly as you fiddle with them throughout the day. You’re just...
Motorized or manual? We’re not talking about easy chairs or can openers, but the window treatments you’re considering for your home. Each type has its pros and cons — and the cons may not be obvious until they hit you in the face. Have you ever tried to operate a...
When was the last time you enjoyed a good night’s sleep? It hardly helps that they expanded the road by your home, transforming a once-quiet strip into the Winternationals. And then there’s that kid racing by on his unmuffled motorcycle. Several times. Late at night. Fear not; we’ve got you...
Bay windows are architectural gems that open a room to the outdoors. Like any gem, they need a great setting to truly shine. Many standard window treatments don’t do bay windows justice. They can’t fit the angles and curves of these convex creations, or they block too much natural light....
It’s no secret that colors affect our mood, and that yellow can stimulate feelings of happiness and hunger. Look no further than myriad fast food logos across the USA. Reds and yellows dominate. Chow down, America. How does all this relate to window treatments? Choosing the right color for your...
Many homeowners use sunrooms for entertaining guests. Their open atmosphere makes them a natural gathering place. That said, too much bright sun is a problem, even in a room designed for it. Plus, you may not enjoy the fishbowl effect of windows on three sides, presenting your neighbors with a...
A layered window treatment combines different types of window coverings on the same window to achieve a unique look and utility. It’s all about doubling up — think of it as accessorizing your windows. For instance, you could pair a light-filtering sheer curtain with a heavier, blackout drape to enjoy...
On today’s menu are new window treatments to replace the drab curtains in your kitchen. Kitchens come with window treatment baggage. They’re hot, high-humidity areas where grease can also be a problem. Any covering should be easy to clean and moisture-resistant, but that doesn’t mean you have to compromise on...