These shady details were designed with form and function in mind.
The key for findingthe best window treatmentis to allow your space and design aesthetic to take the lead.
Double Up
Dont settle for just one window treatment.
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A layered approach can bring warmth and texture by creating a more casual effect than drapery panels can provide.
Play with multiple patterns and colors or give a simple fabric a little more interest.
Matching the blinds to the window trim helps create a clean, uniform look.
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Choose for Subtlety
Cafe curtains arent justfor the kitchen.
Here a pretty patterned shade keeps the bedroom soaked in natural light, but allows for privacy as well.
Without window treatments, the wall could also seem a bit stark or severe.
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A wall of shutters can put off unapproachable vibes, so soften the entry with tied-back panels.
Opt for Bamboo
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Filter light in while creating plenty of privacy with bamboo-style Roman shades.
They are lightweight and can be found in a variety of shades of brown and tan.
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Plus they bring in a neutral look which can break up colorful or busy spaces.
They provide privacy but effortlessly blend into the background, obstructing neither light nor the airiness of the space.
Form and function make the perfect pair.
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Take a Breather
Window treatments are the ultimate chameleon.
With so many colors and patterns filling the space, the off-white curtains allow a bit of breathing room.
Flat Fold Roman Shades
Keep it classic with a flat fold roman shade.
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This style isn’t fussy and is ideal for solid fabrics as well as small print patterns.
For complete light-blocking, add an additional thick textile to the backside.
Here a beautifully curved window casing is given even more attention with drapery panels cascading from within.
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This will work particularly well if thewindow casingis painted the same color as the wall.
Take Them Higher
Have an off-putting gap between the top of your window and trim?
This technique also helps the room live larger.
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Lightweight cafe curtains are the just right detail.
It will keep the lines sharp while providing maximum privacy when shut.
It can also act as a subtle way of keeping the space from feeling too stark.
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Take Shades Wall-to-Wall
Don’t interrupt a seamless connection to the outside with curtain panels.
Instead of heavy fabrics, try simple Roman shades that extend across the whole wall of windows.
For an extra organic element use a light-colored bamboo to still filter in sunlight.
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Create a Space
Think beyond the windows and doors when it comes to utilizing window treatments.
A heavy curtain, tied back with a tassel brings all the flair and drama to this bath.
It functions in place of a door but with style and personality to spare.
A pleat-style heading, elegant tape trim, and barely floor-skimming length create elegance and a long-line look.
Dont Forget the Doors
Dont let the name fool you, window treatments are for doors too.
A wall of French doors is outfitted with earthy shades that keep the space feeling both calm and beachy.
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When completely opened, they provide nearly unobstructed views but, when released, create total privacy.
“When William and I started dating, we decided to buy a work of art together every year. It didn’t have to be fancy, just something that we both loved,” says Henderson.Credit:JAMES RANSOM
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