DIY Smart Measuring for Window Treatments

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Window treatments can be a crowning touch to any room, especially a window wrapped space like a sun room. All it takes is some smart measuring and a well thought out plan. I'm Lacey Howard, editor of Decorating Magazine , and today I'm going to show you how to make your window treatments sparkle. The first step of dressing your windows is choosing a style of blinds or shades.<br />Natural shades like these offer a wonderful texture, and a beautiful look when the light comes through. If privacy is a must, line your natural shades.<br />No matter the style of blind or shade you choose, the next step is measuring for either inside or outside mount. A good rule of thumb is to use outside mount to make small windows appear larger, or to cover unattractive woodwork.<br />For outside mount, measure the window's width from just outside the casings. Because outside mount shades hang above the molding, you can determine at what height on the wall to mount the shades. If you're lucky enough to have gorgeous moldings like these, you'll want to let their historic character shine, so go for inside mount. Measure the width of the window from the inside edges of the trim . You'll butt the top of the shade to the top of the window frame so that the shade fits just inside the window's moldings. Be certain to measure each window individually. You'll be surprised how much they differ. Next, frame your views with draperies. Here, we chose dramatic panels to frame each bank of glass .<br />When hanging drapery panels, there is no hard and fast rule about high on the wall to hang them. For most spaces, drapery panels should skim the floor. Save puddling for formal rooms and sumptuous lightweight fabrics such as silk. No matter the formality of your room, hang drapery hardware at any level between the top of the window molding and the ceiling.<br />The higher on the wall you hang the panels, the more visual impact they'll have, and the taller your ceiling will seem. Rod pocket fashion such as these have a shorter finished length than tab top or fabrics that require drapery clips like these. Both tabs and clips add length to the hanging panels.<br />Like any type of home accessory , hardware can range from off the rack at a big buck store to custom made. One designer tip, be certain your hardware has telescoping rods. With this feature, hardware can easily change rooms or configurations when needed. Another hint is when you're faced with corner windows in a room like this one. Avoid a traffic jam of finials and brackets in the corners. Use an elbow connector piece to join the links of drapery rod and ensure a smooth transition. With smart measuring and thoughtful placement, your drapes and shades become the crown jewel of every room of your home.<br /><br />By :  Lacey Howard. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxj9DSlSAW8xWwMIrMKvy05VRQrIMyB3muPn5CYKOhLMwObrOgvic76lKCvZ5c_Or9ILWhWr7Vhyla56vhVexTPWbUwH-a-Xu21kefHbyS50tb8csN9YpRiOUeUhv81xUuVfAo7AQzBB0/s1600/measuring-for-window-treatments-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyjBM40-BhdvmtF9bK__Mw3Boows5den68ZrPAbc-A7fZxD_K6lnOnwrcxnatvyGNW-XhbTpCN5H1gZWuhHzkKFo0MzqLZq8645x3H9pVJxleg0UKe5_zz3ciGY5PWrviRpnkE55mQdMQ/s1600/measuring-for-window-treatments.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRypCCGd5ha8neiYyPoPJN2A_mQgNoTnv-laH7QgN4CNy-uTl2ClxuBxvfCrurHirM2jS_taFNMW_StqjmUOo6tCkSeoKuhFbuWUBqwfd_qWPE7YmxiPQsvAjmSDzxrPEd0WI1vfPz-8E/s1600/measuring-for-window-treatments-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNAzLpnRcwxNAHyMB7RBDA0qhGNE4DyLxu_86BsHKs9nBjoZobOpC7Dx347jU5GaAPdbyGEDtxagiSnBgoho3LK6z3JipykPA4iCtf9ek_TZlyvZ0GHagLDTPge8gs-2sn0xock2Tsz1k/s1600/measuring-for-window-treatments-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCorZWtYFsEmku19BOWU5RRV4Zwz6L6GH1HqP8Yjccbqq-WrFfAfTcY8SnSMOLi4KVu2uvWgw3AclS6mHG6LjvhI_lJG1mpI9-GoRIrBJAQVCpEZJWH3QzmC6oLYAqE977a0dllqEorw/s1600/measuring-for-window-treatments-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKZMFX3RNumWPkhO7mh34qOGkTsyi74Dq5bAvaBGZBFtDonrtrTW83doQKgUA2PbMu7iPfApxSUO76dThZzAxYwC3bONzYvWjSaNIm-Hhpk61ypQbN9zDnuuRZO_qHlXADadbyK9I5Nx8/s1600/measuring-for-window-treatments-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilFfijEmidsG3xzm0HpZU2_fwMrsWofvg9K4axOBtKHxkL5qXjEzJoQ9AeCqjAgMjlIMwcLVIncPm-pRHjYdp5dLYLbxgoNMcOjsMqhSeisuNaaYo5FsVXH8YSYbeRRziJs7NiEOqdZOo/s1600/measuring-for-window-treatments-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU9ZqD75OoXgvBn1Pm4kptobjOOj89Ip1dKZqmsBwFY3SGUFcanBQJzMVT-ghkpt0CkNR4Do7ZGxHzLMg7TXj2cOETSfvtGyyCPCaqI4ogy1YoCFjCuymDCcSpUC95XHLbAhmVFU0cqOk/s1600/measuring-for-window-treatments-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="592" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPspKo_g_SsJb9PFxe88MHksiQjDgMXhd5AyUQn9VByySR-Uo6Waq9y6hZRMn6qXAAeUkdbmMR9o9WL11My3-6Qyz2t1bQqtq83FjTX56cMSMzkcD5PnUnuA7Xi2bMOh78OMEDuztsg5c/s1600/measuring-for-window-treatments-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGS0o1FX8fjfKFLFdioshOs7kier_Slc6Bbjk5eXWU8Y8kz6v8cPu1mlDTwlRJVxd76ZOf0_-2hbe4M-AqK0bjEQ6mmbVZcw7E_KWYSkFrRiyC49EyxsgJvLJ17X31bn2nXBrf3hta4H4/s1600/measuring-for-window-treatments-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkcBlV8z7GsFVNRaRXcPPdYBdByEuog1P5FFptFC87fA8qIqDR72QhcR1N1qtycs6kmlWCfYn40gxP94R09VZ1oEUGGp_M3eOhn1_nggq0J-Pfe16jw1o1KU8fnAj6E9gNmjNq8buuaus/s1600/measuring-for-window-treatments-11.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><br /></div>

DIY Smart Measuring for Window Treatments

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2014 Perfect Window Treatments Styles Ideas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Pick the right treatments for your windows. Get to know the available options  valances, shades, panels and more  and how to best use each treatment with these easy tips <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Valances </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUmu02ULdORS7J6zmf4neDH6wyPPKWGZiVl6v5epuhZFRxFLPWhwlDwU8MpWmDWTctyHWCCF4AHPG5oWqIz-0RzLI1FR-QQuIXJ5ucX1DKUJ1bAwf4SpPR5RivZbepwbjcbKAqD2i_YGs/s640/2014-Perfect-Window-Treatments-Styles.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> A valance is a little bit of fabric that does a big job. It hangs across the top of a window, adding softness, color, and pattern to a hard architectural element. Purely decorative, a valance helps establish a room's style. At its most basic, a slip of fabric can be attached to a rod with clip rings. For more detail, add pinch pleats.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Simple Valances </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI6yq0CLfkVavs9JQMne9aoiivHeY486KqitErezEYWizRM4mEWALz0ypKuVQwXwT1Rh6wYMvllP0DYcsALroOotymJZ83ejS7zmNnzHfJhLvFlBdEx1odea529VjBMeQY1BrN_T7MoYk/s640/2014-Perfect-Window-Treatments-Styles-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The simple valance is a casual treatment that works well for family areas such as the kitchen, breakfast room, and bathroom. In rooms where privacy isn't an issue, the valance can hang alone. When privacy is a concern, the valance easily pairs with a hard treatment, such as a blind, shade, or shutters.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Box-Pleated Valances </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZEi7aoMK7z1f3p-jQMRiLeD2gwY47h_bxebtD8MzBVN-eLmquPgiYAxK9wK9U2SR4Z1dMPLGrb4Bor4Fb-dD_KeETjjYwkaPW-73b2LhGXO7eDM_P2lWsJiACO0ojgRBHE71Jaw927I/s640/2014-Perfect-Window-Treatments-Styles-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Those who appreciate a classic decorating style will fall in love with the box-pleated valance. This tailored treatment is a natural in rooms where you want a formal air, such as a living room, dining room, or master bedroom. The stationary treatment's crisp stitched pleats lie flat against a mounting board, which is typically attached to the wall with simple L-shape brackets.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The box-pleated design is easily duplicated on furnishings such as table coverings, slipcovers, or bed skirts to unify a room. Here, fabric-covered buttons accent the corner pleats on the table topper to mimic the valance. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Simple Swags </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFTD_Tn_RHSOkSDrcOHu0OgZSYIBYYweFPfZBMxuG9bkRBqd4rGB9YCrQMPIMh-dK9m8_3gP8SJH9KYDT_aVH8Ph5oY65FoZFLcXQWHN17AmVG4_GVrmJk2Lj9igPVKLqcoabl_B9RIhI/s640/2014-Perfect-Window-Treatments-Styles-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sometimes a simply knotted scarf worn around the neck is the perfect accent for an outfit. A simple swag on a window dresses up a room the same way. A loosely slung fabric strip, unlined or lined, draped over a decorative rod or wound over a tieback at each top corner of a window frame can add an abundance of style. The middle of the fabric strip acts as a valance; the ends, whether cut into opposing diagonals or simply hemmed, softly hang down the sides of the window.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Swags can be made of luxurious fabrics to fit formal decor or dressed down in cottons befitting a cottage or country home. The beauty of this style is its simplicity, so it's most appropriate used alone on windows where privacy is not an issue.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Balloon Shades </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnljNUADgmbuv1x6Xn3nYP63SkRx9V8UPcdyrXgFaOXHsCdjN7ImC1puoB2zLCjseIk_LMdBSAW_nWwgLr1zN6yZQA-PVhBOZPBsqoIvVEiCNDfvP_eB9tdmJ9QAHPMMuCb6rBw8xT09Q/s640/2014-Perfect-Window-Treatments-Styles-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For the ultimate romantic gesture, nothing beats a billowy balloon shade. This sumptuous fabric shade features cascading scallops that culminate in graceful, blousy folds along the bottom. Cords strung though rings on the back make the shade movable, and as the treatment is raised, the vertical gathers create dramatic poufs. Because this treatment usually remains raised, it acts as a valance more often than a shade. The amount of fabric used--at least twice the width of the window--creates the opulent look. Large designs can get lost in the multiple gathers, so opt for solid-color or small-pattern fabrics. Be aware, too, that the number of gathers, pleats, or scallops creates different looks within the balloon-shade and valance family. An Austrian shade, for example, has less shirring and is therefore more tailored than its cousin, the balloon shade. Because this window treatment is so showy, use it in small doses.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Tie-Up Shade </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv09XlQ_lcNAGTQxH8dORRAsiCxN6ImU_2Nu78XYDuf4SP55B4Vc8gmn-rvJqGTS2JCk8eoejomuduFx2NHN75WsjMAoEF2aiKU6PTanOqMGkyL3ZteZxVIzu75G740jSFpn5aBfYf-gI/s640/2014-Perfect-Window-Treatments-Styles-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Simplicity is the name of the game with tie-up shades. Sometimes called a stagecoach-style shade, this economical treatment uses fabric in its most unconstructured form: It hangs flat from a rod or mounting board, then the bottom edge is hand-rolled or folded to the desired position. Fabric ties, ribbons, or cords hold the rolls or folds in place. Adjusting the shade requires untying and rerolling it by hand, making this treatment more decorative than functional. Consider using it where you're likely to leave the shade down to hide an unsightly view or open in a room where privacy or sunlight aren't issues.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Roman Shades </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhiBRNXMsWZBG_-vLfxiUjPx879Tma7luKY2oWg6dBJVIQ0uTJOC96odmCRcXmsiwkS580gLTcSdTKAmSbbQf4MDt9YumM9-4QuniZTtgG0cnmi0lpDoPH-BxVe1agpyyWfPLm4VOwib0/s640/2014-Perfect-Window-Treatments-Styles-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For the look of luxury without yards of flowing fabric, a Roman shade is a wise choice. When closed, the shade is a flat fabric panel. When raised, cascades of deep, horizontal folds are responsible for the tidy look. Cords strung through rings on the back of the fabric give the shade its mobility. Some Roman shades are made without dowels or lining, resulting in looser, puffier folds.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Roman Shade Tips </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFXWLNyTUB4ADnU3Wjrf4m_3WHenQc0csLr_VxdexQwkrCruQOc28NE4cUw3DNZjJBAMhD6MsGcvKVFmspCPE3TeendNZsM1zOw5tiR31LQCtMWfeDhXfWQNM1T2gXr5U1xbRi-5RZYLQ/s640/2014-Perfect-Window-Treatments-Styles-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A Roman shade can be mounted inside or outside a window frame. Though the shade is often used alone, it can be the practical layer combined with side panels or a valance. Appropriate almost anywhere, a Roman shade's level of formality is defined by fabric and trim choices. You could use plain muslin in a sunroom or toile in a master bedroom. Just be sure to choose fabric that can form handsome folds.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Cornices </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMnFihUpSHf5HLsSrvAP5jxgWASYISvxdhlg-v0u4JN2Ulw_Yz38ocPa_nUg7Q624DxJ37GGKmojoZZIp7SM8cr6DzkSnAx8T1VXoM1CcYTchYI_LgNbny4t6gM8KYP_3y4IA7aOwiuU4/s640/2014-Perfect-Window-Treatments-Styles-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Think of a cornice as a wood valance, it is typically made from plywood, assembled with wood screws and corner brackets, then painted or covered with wallpaper or fabric and mounted to the wall above a window. Like a valance, a cornice can appear alone or team with another treatment. Because it is usually made of wood, a cornice benefits from being paired with a soft treatment, such as a curtain or fabric shade, to temper its hard lines. These structural lines are especially effective in rooms that lack interesting architecture. They can camouflage a window's wimpy trim or bring interest to a room that doesn't have crown moldings. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Rod-Pocket Panels </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0PqgmyF9aeYn6v30Fv-BR-F7vVS2U7mZoUYFtjCqOY7arH_7loRdzqVEYZvY2IUUwLtk8BGW72AuRV4cruZIjfHoofxTySQF3vREveQgwVzWHwGr5uNCDU8WLqG3gu5IpVyqR0g8v7vs/s640/2014-Perfect-Window-Treatments-Styles-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Of the many ways to attach a drapery panel to a rod, few match the ease of the rod pocket. In this treatment, the curtain rod simply slips through a channel sewn into the panel's top edge. The tighter the fit, the more dramatic the shirring. For a ruffled header, sew a pocket a few inches down from the top edge; when the rod is pushed through, the fabric above it fans out to form a ruffle.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Rod Pocket Panels </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2186Pl1d24IshdLIK2DcieNkWDZ6ZaUyyDO6MFevwYTQYO7hjM35d6PiCM_zrjNV4_YK9ZfhHfJww_I89LX1dWRUb-ceR9jnayekfseAr5gOZcGXzRb-zAuUqskgzEIPbGXibUP7K6SE/s640/2014-Perfect-Window-Treatments-Styles-11.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Rod-pocket panels are commonly made of lightweight fabrics and left unlined for a casual look. But don't overlook this style for more formal decor. For a sumptuous style statement, consider plush velvet panels shirred tightly on a substantial rod. Because panels don't slide easily on a rod, especially when tightly gathered, they're typically used in the closed position or held open with decorative tiebacks.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Panels with Rings </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpRbDkA2wk2qhN1ceJSRuM7Ys6YZpcHpEBrLQZcz1TLOoEb4TZVIoawwCB3wI2godMh1FDD40tbdS6ZXtyVRy9cucmF094w0sk1JFC2-K711dmcYVk4l959UXzr6TV0gP0MgtybnNW_Ps/s640/2014-Perfect-Window-Treatments-Styles-12.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Prickly metal hooks used to be standard fare for hanging draperies. Stuck into the back of a panel, the hardware was out of sight and out of mind. No more. Wood or metal rings that slide along a pole allow you to put hardware in a starring role, complementing virtually any style of drapery. Besides being fashionable, panels with rings are easy to open and close and offer an alternative to anyone who dislikes the cord-and-pulley system of traverse rods.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Tips for Using Panels with Rings </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2T7cQVcaxWVHU47OgBl6v0tGTsKK5EwCykYIqTKnAHFpz1QuOUwKjxNugm9eUzsGzCBYF7SUekntOlI0fUZW9Yop95Z1LSENa8H-X-FuJO6v2AvQmTllfTdgSOjFOYAZJ3oqyrN_EG7A/s640/2014-Perfect-Window-Treatments-Styles-13.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Think of rings, rods, brackets, and finials as a drapery's jewelry. Hardware with unusual shapes, eye catching colors, or high contrast will draw the eye up, focusing attention on the top of the panels, window, and ceiling. Large rings can be hand-tacked along a panel's top edge; small clip on rings are fine for suspending lightweight fabrics. Some rings open and can slip through buttonholes or grommets at the top of the panel.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Pleated Panels </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlAJwuKE3Wx3B9M0qhFcfffcjAgtAReH842kQPBPmUvCLzzrAtBdxSX-prGN7y_MSXlbqknAojtXkROtryIyhYYIVmR58tjBX5QY6qFRdgj1TIDoHzAjReemXibffo_MQoe-p8-ugOSqA/s640/2014-Perfect-Window-Treatments-Styles-14.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In the world of window treatments, pleated drapery panels are the classics. They withstand the whims of window fashion, adding elegance and sophistication to any room. There are several styles of pleats, all of which are sewn into a panel's top edge to create a decorative header. Pleats are often formed with the help of header tape, which is available by the yard at fabrics stores. Sewn to the panel's back, the tape forms pleats when pulled. Hooks are then inserted into the tape and hung on rings, or more typically traverse rods, which have a cord-and-pulley system for opening and closing the panels.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Pleat Styles </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-5BeNwXqu6AL0IerzQhJYaLubsAVSrEdbfH82N_pPevIjPkm18Cq6b4snyAe4QfgOpITdagLFLRb8wHZvzGXHAh_syqHybOTkqeMBiML4o9XVMDOqv1mic9ZYPfoXIl40iCrGirVBHlg/s640/2014-Perfect-Window-Treatments-Styles-15.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The most common pleat, the pinch pleat is a series of equally spaced single, double, or triple pleats that are pinched in the center, forming fans above and below the pinch.</div><div style="text-align: center;">A goblet pleat is similar to a triple-pinch pleat, except the pleating above the pinch is exaggerated with a stiffening card or paper to form a wineglass silhouette.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pencil pleats are narrow single pleats formed in neat, tight folds.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cartridge pleats are also single pleats, but they are spaced more widely and the tops rounded.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Tab-Top Panels </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJBGm4ctpDv7z12geeDCZ3kv1VW5DeDaCZiZ2x9ElnYiOwhnfdGaOSlsuw8PpBy6f6HeIVrZP6nkfLOunMUfRupug_0EHkPM_QLcBUIhQHnOhitsNtAjf3WxMuKd8SaszEfVfF3Jlwogw/s640/2014-Perfect-Window-Treatments-Styles-16.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The unpretentious look of tab-top panels makes them a natural for country and cottage decorating. There are many variations, but standard tabs are simply loops of fabric sewn into or onto the valance's top seam. The panel hangs relatively flat from these tabs, providing a good opportunity to showcase interesting fabric prints. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Because the curtain rod is visible between the tabs, you can add decorative rods and finials for more impact. To maintain the fuss free feel this style evokes, use cotton or linen fabrics in simple checks, stripes, plaids, or florals. These are usually stationary panels, because drawing them across the rod can be cumbersome.</div></div>

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Easy Window Treatments Update 2014 Ideas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Clever Ways to Personalize Window Treatments :  Ready made curtains, blinds, shades, and tablecloths are just the starting point for these stylish window treatments. <br /><br />Get inspired by this 2014 Window Treatments update Ideas from BHG . I hope that you will like and find it useful for you ... Enjoy it !! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU_SmCvLKK__50RvaYlKKRfCeuEMgToHvIirp7JVrFFdgkSuRKC2LLGsfN6TP6p9DvcDpv129QB9VyE9bBDK1o0LS908TTPM6uY_FjRETQBRx8xjNK9OieIqQ7UpAYj2gd_nEsLPlbJD4/s640/Easy-Window-Treatments-Update-2014-Ideas.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Add Texture with Burlap </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Add texture to a living room by adding a burlap valance to window treatments. The oat-color burlap also grounds a bold patterned curtain panel.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How to Make It: </b>Sew or use fabric glue to attach decorative trim to the raw edge of the burlap. Use curtain clips to hang burlap valance and curtain panels.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxTBWoJYZMHAgTSvO59h-44vjogU1N5JIDKimEGmyEF5l5gdl9g0UI6myXY-HoBos3StNT35cuZyf99w8h4t7n5XF8KJwbQiwLvUjOyL-12CTzA6xihZ8Ci7oYzp1kJaAd4i_K6DjGH9E/s640/Easy-Window-Treatments-Update-2014-Ideas-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Use Sheers to Lighten Up </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dark color curtains are great for privacy, but they can also darken a room. Add style and light at the same time by adding a band of sheer fabric across the top of plain panels.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How to Make It:</b> Cut across the panel about 1 inch below the top edge. Sew a sheer piece to the 1 inch strip and then reattach the original panel to the bottom of the sheer (shorten the panel as needed to fit your window before sewing the raw edge to the sheer fabric). Use fusible web or fabric glue to apply decorative ribbon over the seams. Tack sheer ribbons to the back of the 1-inch strip and then tie them loosely over the rod.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5N6dm3kZM-58zcjMPJV9hEIsCQL-UmEzg_R_xcb4Ox2A6sg3OzWmz6jm1AJxrp7W6r-ZiRoXqjuj5trU1fBW6UFHEoJ2i39GXRoNep0snOGdeb5RujLTSIJLcF0dBJ__HSqdDzCLK7Pg/s640/Easy-Window-Treatments-Update-2014-Ideas-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Add Pretty Details </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Add fun flair to a plain window shade with a pretty rosette.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How to Make It:</b> Cut a 4 1/2x48-inch strip of patterned fabric that matches your bedroom decor. Press the strip in half lengthwise, wrong sides facing, and coil the strip into a rosette shape. Hand stitch the rosette to a circle of interfacing. Top-stitch through the center of the rosette and trim away excess interfacing. Pin rosette to the curtain.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizn8SobQrjLXzURknIZr60bGhEV_CCf2oDy_dX-NZYblA3pEmePrUFzIXwaxuBT87x-GWPQm6QVO4J5gtg-IB8ribJmyzpUUK3nzTqQol6SFf3diAuvOfLDC77wqIHd8eYLiBdwfMKYO8/s640/Easy-Window-Treatments-Update-2014-Ideas-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Add Elegance with Stripes </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dress up plain curtain panels by adding elegant stripes. Light blue linen curtain panels add color and texture to a plain cream color window treatment.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How to Make It:</b> Cut 8 inch wide strips from ready-made linen curtain panels for each curtain. Create frayed edges by carefully pulling threads from the fabric along the sides and bottom. Place the 8 inch strips over the top of the plain panels. Stitch along the base of the rod pocket and lightly tack the tops of the rod pockets together.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQO3xtJJQA0dZycz_bEkT29QmXZ_dOdGeEqDNnz76PyfRkpfGgYk-nvssqmUAaTSI4YKOq-TFpTkln-9S5ONgQck4sKjqWOPk9Dn4FfvsLDDcCwBq-GKJHF2Q447nuYyhogMtIDxJCaxs/s640/Easy-Window-Treatments-Update-2014-Ideas-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Add Grommets </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Give pretty panels a modern touch with grommets.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How to Make It:</b> Buy grommets (sold in sets of 10) and follow the instructions on the package. To install, cut a small hole in the fabric, insert both pieces of the grommet, and use the tool that comes in the kit to press them together.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHQARneKRaZ9aj9KHWnLCamho-V51EkqrQ2NSyC8uRspMLyQq8MEuvYcl5qq-uyjg-vwDOwIrqJ8Lxjo40Eh7vaZ_3E4IL2ZszDjcfjvrZcud_GyZBqLPhjutJTmay_2r5CJ0-3duvubo/s640/Easy-Window-Treatments-Update-2014-Ideas-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Top It Off </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Punch up plain panels with a valance made of decorative napkins.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How to Make It: </b>Cut square napkins diagonally to create triangles. Fold the cut ends under and stitch them to the panel's top edge. Cut more napkins into strips and gather into a ruffle, which you can stitch along the bottom of the panel and the tieback.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe8xwuNiCEG4uS-Q7km_epQS9QogLPEnd7gEwetzqH8ElfpmfZG-957d7U3kgaQOLKqkx6Sob21jZa2qbpIGbgVsijnYI0uCHnf8ZXQffk7MdtnwO3x_Q-jo3INIG_tYhNzmfULU2MHcY/s640/Easy-Window-Treatments-Update-2014-Ideas-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Modern Take on Lace </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Update your favorite lace panels by inserting a horizontal band of patterned fabric. This block of fabric adds a modern edge and also gives privacy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How to Make It:</b> Cut across the panel about 6 inches below the top edge. Sew the patterned fabric piece to the top panel and then attach the original lace panel to the bottom of the fabric piece (shorten the panel as needed to fit your window before sewing the raw edge to the fabric). Use fusible web or fabric glue to apply decorative ribbon over the seams.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZQIZlQG-sVrbCd6KgYQnxTq-3V5iKSEV9hA5MWnPswQlbQ_PZ3XGpKZqe9wV2fi6odHPgwHOfCTVR7uA6zwV5SAHzYPEEZHKiv_HuTtdr8IwYs8KbyJEyhi4ASn2kdb8-WcEWul2pa_U/s640/Easy-Window-Treatments-Update-2014-Ideas-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Tied with a Bow </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Give plain draperies a sweet makeover with pretty ribbon bows and coordinating stripes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How to Make It: </b>Create simple two-toned bows from coordinating ribbons. Attach bows to each pleat at the top of the panel. Use fusible web or fabric glue to apply decorative ribbon to the bottom of each panel.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjp3FnKtPGhu-vGYqbSK7snQ_xXXXisXMLNyOly0eDxvFL5PEfwtbFGtSJiUvlhHrqjfsc0aF3TBkVf9G35UbKXbtpylnx4T8NHyIyAenAlCOrmSQR3wMD13n-nmDsiF83FwDqFXXSefg/s640/Easy-Window-Treatments-Update-2014-Ideas-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Add a Border </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dress up plain curtain panels with decorative fringe found at a crafts store. Choose trim in the same color as the panel for subtle drama.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How to Make It:</b> Measure the width of the curtain panel and cut six sections of fringe in the measured width plus one inch. (The extra 1 inch allows for 1/2 inch of trim on each side to tack behind the panel to hide the raw edge.) Starting at the bottom of the panel, measure one inch from the hem and stitch on a row of trim. Continue with the next two rows. Stitch fringe onto panel leaving one inch between the top and bottom of each row.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGq4rPi7XzRJR-9Jr0r1ALZErIxMlaopnTVgZWJdJ6tmE9rkApmQL6MOt5zUR5WrgZD-qlfgDOdlxsjk77_jqklVHhECOX6Rjio0LK5Aja71zChQH_95FfTEu4EveHnMS9x8p66gcHzKQ/s640/Easy-Window-Treatments-Update-2014-Ideas-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Paint On Style </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Add artistic flair to a plain curtain panel with stencils and fabric paint.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How to Make It:</b> Lay the curtain panel flat on top of several sheets of scrap paper as a blotter under the area being stenciled. Cover the back of a stencil with spray adhesive and then press it on the panel. Using fabric paint and a stencil brush, cover the design with a pouncing motion. Remove the stencil. When the paint is dry, repeat the process to create the desired pattern.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZDA2U0TlBozljQvO383mPDo3WxEUYkgYa-fg4HsB8nMpfuL9XzaF0eU5AtMvT33RT4R5IcDwX8dN47-i3twRWTrjEPDV9ILIy9yz3bxnhrOaPdWWF_PTteHRrrVREebWA2jv-m21KnMI/s640/Easy-Window-Treatments-Update-2014-Ideas-11.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Pretty Painted-On Flowers </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Add a fresh theme to a plain curtain panel with a floral design stencil.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How to Make It:</b> Lay the panel flat on top of scrap paper. Cover the back of a stencil with spray adhesive and then press it on the panel. Using fabric paint and a stencil brush, apply paint directly onto the curtain with a pouncing motion. Remove the stencil. When dry, repeat the process as desired.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj96RyE9mPSnq5a4fBZp6uxfAsy7m-8pWPxcNabTWkPzrOI14QEEfBN3Dm2VWSIIjU683vfiDBiIT10kqJ4Yow9J1h9H3yEDMD20UIJVCDp9AyQYWy-fW8yQbbc3EiDwNvuPK75Ho2swA/s640/Easy-Window-Treatments-Update-2014-Ideas-12.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Add Style to a Roman Shade </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Add style to a window with multiple treatments. A Roman shade and curtain panels work well together. Customize a plain Roman shade with a stenciled design in a color that coordinates with the curtain panels.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How to Make It:</b> Lay the panel flat on top of scrap paper. Cover the back of a stencil with spray adhesive and then press it on the panel. Using fabric paint and a stencil brush, apply paint directly onto the curtain with a pouncing motion. Remove the stencil. When the paint is dry, repeat the process as desired. Hang Roman shade and curtain panels.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixyvTuUmt17WXOQegNJ7cRmuVQzfYG5SIr00YJhyphenhyphentz0dNUgFhYCjr9hyng5j9oXeTKgWoFgM8rnQMGvW3cyrW2PJIjYs5q6qUXVgvXGBUuZAG9ElWZMl92WSD6Ken9iuWI-hrBJjoRn6Q/s640/Easy-Window-Treatments-Update-2014-Ideas-13.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Rethink Cloth Napkins </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Turn patterned cloth napkins into cafe curtains by joining their edges with jean rivets and grommets. You get a pretty window treatment with no sewing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How to Make It: </b>Purchase a rivet and grommet kit from a fabric store. Join the edges of two napkins together with jeans rivets spaced every 2 inches. To install, cut a small hole in the fabric, insert both pieces of the rivet or grommet, and use the tool that comes in the kit to press them together. Repeat until all napkins are attached and the panel is wide enough to cover your window. Add the large grommets along the tops of the panels and thread onto a curtain rod.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17djzL8O1gYABW-OiNkkCkE0mXO4JFS3ML8myfpiK959cMpPfHTsaue3ZEVDwAdtnfvBsoVehPhJHT2vo8ef1A2QStHCsTTC-dZw8Qp9wQxbF2THRNt-N6XgfRP3v5pd-w-D7wLmA5IA/s640/Easy-Window-Treatments-Update-2014-Ideas-14.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Pillowcase Turned Shade </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Create a colorful window treatment from pillowcase and ribbon. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How to Make It:</b> To make a shade from a pillowcase, remove the seams and press flat. Cut the case to size and fuse the hems. Fuse ribbon down the center of the shade. Look for fusible products that are washable.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

Easy Window Treatments Update 2014 Ideas

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2014-intelligent room window treatments ideas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b><span style="color: orange;">Curtains</span></b> are decorative assets, but in a bedroom where privacy is key to the direction of la Serena and quiet window treatments are the strongest allies. You can even a good night's sleep to ensure, by blocking unwanted light and noise attenuation even. Here are some window treatment options to help you, your bedroom a refuge.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIOprDIVg5T5Ox8h4HVxVn-T37CWxPGC0XlXunSx1zDdcmJsEPOrtJ11BwNRRhG8FM9ouf4O1cU89tN1brVfcfU9iSdGnXJM-GAc3BgpSFaNrh_FjELiU0LS5jIiqKk_oUVE-b5mkv2DzQ/s1600/2014-Smart-Bedroom-Window-Treatments-Ideas.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Like the dining room or living room decoration must comply with a window treatment that you are looking for in your room. And a room with exactly aligned beds and furniture symmetrical placement requires an equally sharp dressing. Should not be stuffy and formal, but feel. This plush design includes a padded valance, a ledge of the window with cushioned softness called tapas. It is also a good camouflage to cover the metal bars and rings to lower the blinds. Made of material of soft touch, pull curtains closed, near the light. In general, it is the emergence of a firm and still luxurious backdrop of the bed.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMOfgF5Psu7EMB2hy1USK2Ug9lWLoaC_zNDc9kaytil5oOqJ30WgTEjPu6NoSBCpDEpIVy_8L-TNeDr1VSrpkxzOzBgWeMlY5kE36l9fnysbRa4VjdAX1n4B3M4B6vLcS-WkzhFFTXalbQ/s1600/2014-Smart-Bedroom-Window-Treatments-Ideas-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For less structured style bedroom, there are many treatments of windows to choose. Roman shades offer, color and the pattern of the fabric or the structural diversity of woven fibres and deaden the noise. Shutters plantation, curtains, wooden blinds effective to control light and decoration styles are transitional measures or comprehensive in refuge part. In this room the deal they are attracted to light and noise, but also offer color and pattern in space happily. Thorny curtains add color, while the shadow of privacy fine ivory shine day light brightly.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp6cXq1TQEk4dSoOfRv935Z8iTV4MI3OmpmTZP9OuUr77UXgZS1cff16NlSibE8scfOGuYnAfjAxnN4g3-BZnflCY4DCXaCvI8G4EuZmmuOsbYGGwLzJgXz9SakZLWWoBngISs0YZAhl2U/s1600/2014-Smart-Bedroom-Window-Treatments-Ideas-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sometimes all you need is an effective window treatment. Blackout curtains block the light of the lining, insulation against winter chills are rolling shutters and blinds cellular can view coffee to see if privacy isn't an issue. In this room is a single broken woven Roman shade makes a clean and neat look in window. As an actor in a case of ensemble, leads as required. It complements the colors and patterns of the litter, but they do not compete for our attention, leave the bed to take the main role.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAlPIyeLLOAa1JJw5xUg8yISjxYC0qbDCpEp6HwfAymSahg-hKzWySqQqzoGvMLzr5z2AaWJVEigNe9-EDn6vabYSE-7Y9xCjZaXPhb28tU0Sxx8Jqod50wmS35Gl4fwUlQMeqebxfecrt/s1600/2014-Smart-Bedroom-Window-Treatments-Ideas-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Even if one is good, that you can tell a lot, for window work two treatments in the bedroom, where function and style go hand in hand. Install a working basis, such as the shutters in plantation for the function. You control the light and noise from the outside and an insulating barrier to the cold glass. But they are hard, angular and bland. Curtain panels offer softness, color and pattern. Installed on windows, does not affect the function of blinds. They also help to create noise in the room as vapors escape for a quiet and relaxing environment.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

2014-intelligent room window treatments ideas

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2014 Cheap and Easy Window Treatment Projects Ideas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">If you have bare windows, we have plenty of quick,cheap, easy, and affordable solutions to get you covered.<br /><br /> You'll love these ideas to try in 2014! I hope you find these ideas useful and inspiring to you .... Enjoy it !!!! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu9LlFPfiKe_nUGzO4NGI0DophRtcsy3DCyYfGJG6iB4JRnWIxgYMJvy73YhyP8FPVLKtLqQuHbRy39PYfz1_2NbxdtBSeyJzJ2oWBYlBF0IoOoAJVkSf1Vhyfw50xbIqXSYufMqbG9cOX/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Tuck and Fold : </span></b>An orgami inspired folding technique turns plain window sheers into a one of a kind creation. To create the curtain, purchase two sheer window panels. Cut the first into equal size squares. Lay the other panel on the floor. On the squares, pin opposite corners in the center of the square. Then lay the pinned pieces on the full panel in a pattern of your liking, overlapping the corners slightly. (We repeated an X shape to cover the lower portion of the sheer.) Hand sew centers at the pins.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQGPQincEmExuu3OYMtAi3O5xHc3_OpE9L-E-X1oALQdGB6E34XwY2fOCdMJN2pG4hjAE9fvPj-xu7FC8QLkrcaknn0FQxHHS0_Jfv4hGTZ6wtZYQ6RC3Hl9aQZlwPhJbxHUL1oFt3J5v/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Flower Power :</span> </b>Take plain white curtains up a notch with a simple flower embellishment. To create the rosettes, trace around a 3-inch diameter drinking glass on the flower fabric. Repeat until you have five same-size circles per rosette. Cut out circles and fold into quarters. Hold all the quarter circles in your hand and stitch together with a needle and thread at the base of the flowers. Create the number of rosettes that you want and stitch them to a pair of curtain panels, alternating heights. Run a bead of fabric glue from the flower to the bottom of the curtain panel. Place a length of green yarn on the glue, wrapping it under the bottom edge of the panel and gluing to the back of the curtain. Cut leaf shapes from green cotton fabric and position next to the yarn. Sew a straight stitch down the center and around the edges to secure.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_WA47iAWZkhaC3yzOph5NT784ex4uiYy7RF0hYwmU8JkhvZNIu9lfYk8thBFlYdkPRU65dX9IvFIuQi-5RpLkEml0_QJzEMy-pV2eh6FgGqryvhKs3o64Swr4eEwu42t6zgoqEB0Dvut3/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">No-Sew Roman Shade :</span> </b>Made from a miniblind and midweight upholstery fabric, this Roman shade can be assembled in a matter of hours. First, lay the blind on your work surface with the front facing down. Set the length by adjusting the plug underneath the thick bottom slat according to the package instructions. Next, snip away only the strings that connect the slats on both sides. Maintain the slats at 7-inch intervals; snap off and remove the rest. Place the fabric facedown under the blind. Mark the fabric where it folds at the sides, top, and bottom of the slats. Remove the shade and press the fabric folds. Place the fabric under the shade, then glue the sides of the fabric to each slat and the top and bottom edges of the fabric to the top and bottom slats. Use clothespins to hold the fabric in place while it dries.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC2CPvqM8khnvdilUozc1fTi-2RJQr22D0fROsPJgx0S55R6NfrrmjAv3Z56d4QMtC60kBtirc3Uab3yISoFVm2EuTxLOcm6RJ4i_prnyu-b5pI6KcoOIhNkFKi-gEO2Kf0A5DUJmEM-RS/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Embroidered Inspiration : </span></b>Embroider a favorite saying or quote on curtains to make a fun statement. Measure the width of your panel. Cut kraft paper to that width, and write cursive words or letters on the paper in pencil. Trace the lettering with thick black marker on the paper, then tape the paper to the back of the curtain panel so the letters show through. Trace the words on the fabric using a 4b art pencil or white chalk. Following the lines, embroider a simple straight stitch using all five strands of embroidery floss.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRTikQqT8hVsy8cP1InhJITfQHj16pRr63RS5A_eXdwurWPQk028rvHWwaw7tnjQcxHfcHcW63vHKBhWqI4axSeK6zbYwybI3JxpNpj7I2xhy8auaoBhyE2wtjrA_6yQ_WbrLgFR_e0Yeq/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Chevron Shade :</span> </b>Go geometric and paint a chevron design onto a plain shade. To make a chevron stripe, determine the center point of the fabric on the Roman shade, and position the pattern for pleasing symmetry. We allowed for 4-inch stripes. Use a plastic artist's triangle tool (or create your own triangle shape out of cardboard), and pencil to trace lines onto the shade. Use a straightedge to make sure the chevron stripes are level. Tape above and below the pencil line with painter's tape. Repeat for each stripe. Use a brush or roller to paint on fabric paint. Remove the painter's tape and install the shade once the paint is dry.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv6y8ssL0_UupqwYW4ld8e7st9a8i4rYDM8ZH8edeo853fdLxBF2PK_94D4c6NiWKGBK8ERNhlBR2l-LH1NpZFiuFKLbff7_WgSUiTdaBFtXak_fM9r7j-jgJ78g3nizAfmPi-a6mMydzW/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Embellished Bamboo Blinds :</span> </b>Off-the shelf bamboo blinds become a custom window treatment with ribbon and a little bit of glue gun action. We layered two different types of grosgrain ribbon on the edge of this blind. Glue the middle ribbon on first, then glue on the top and bottom ribbons, overlapping them slightly with the middle ribbon. For all ribbons, tuck the ends under the edge of the blind and secure to the back for a polished look.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAGL7PiK4szPireaiI3SB56TvYD0ggn6V517wGssHVqekjxOKxrbfbIjMLiDF_psD2txg6iVte4x2-btkdMkGHpTNTwqTpbB5doqq339Ux1hrgJDSRnmZuAycWELEnfq-zCtFROTKpbem5/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Fringed Cafe Curtain : </span></b>Set your windows apart with dyed linen strips. Start with sheer white linen and cut into strips. Divide the strips into four or five groups. You'll dye each group a different shade. We created five different colors using red and yellow crafts paint. Mix 1 tablespoon of crafts paint to 1 gallon of water and stir. Test the dye on a scrap of linen. Experiment with colors and saturation levels before you dye your final strips. Once you're happy with the color, plunge a length of fabric into the mixture. Remove and hang to dry. Repeat until you're satisfied with the mix of colors. Iron the dry fabric to set the color. Line up the strips in alternating colors, then tie to a curtain rod. Cut the fabric strips to the desired length. (These were cut short to create a cafe curtain.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjunlN28bIsKV2VF4VliOuxlGeEXbE-yvfVixp9_s7g5G49pTKL-MsKXh4XIIZFvJTlhK1s3Sr1ts1t-czWiAXzYJEZ1p-eUfqJaUPWykCe3OfDYhDOpZNNNyBhXAcn2_MQ3us5L7fiqsle/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Lovely Lace : </span></b>Get a lush, feminine look on a budget with DIY curtain panels decked out in low cost doilies and lace remnants. To begin, cut sheer fabric into two panels to fit your window. Finish the edges with no-sew adhesive strips. In a bucket, mix fabric dye with water until the desired saturation is achieved, then dunk the doilies in the dye. Remove and let dry, then attach the doilies to the curtain panels in a random pattern using a hot-glue gun. For a cropped look, adhere a few doilies along the edge and trim accordingly. To finish, glue a lace remnant to the bottom of the curtain, leaving an inch or so extra on either side to fold over and finish the edges.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivBCE6M0i3QzOo12Z_Z4H6BBKHClYV_ZCBWQckTF_DrLDFD3FvAUmeSk0F3A8aZs2fPp5pDTIEK3JUnDh0lUjGKX_IHC-gGjb8QOrTy5E4PbYlmxA3bFgJ-BoyGV28H2zVhntTDTcV4qsr/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Marbleized Curtains : </span></b>Create custom marbleized fabric that starts with a design you create on paper. Click the link below to learn how to marbleize paper and then upload your design to a fabric printing service (we used Spoonflower), order your fabric, and sew it into basic drapes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Nb7o3aY14ur9dTfhGkRvqqj6xSzagztphmmu5aDex4GWrJyxpGl8XhGsQJDdhNO1eu-_XzEkyn3ynrrkI1XTZWyGhdMAKmpVtSS8HpCz_mPub9GWGdeARbZ_3VfViVKHvQ-4Baf5STr1/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">From All Angles :</span> </b>Plain curtain panels require no more than stitched-on triangles in various hues of satin to become eye-catching. Select a few fabrics in coordinating colors and patterns. Cut out triangles in various sizes, and sew the shapes in a free-flowing pattern.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdOqVetTcCWlYGWeurjpzlcx7ntxFONDCmEptXH5_-YmFnZnXSWemkO7geJTRFwILZG2-jrFpOuto34pgEOV97zZwvkjusJTCOJ_3Fib3gNpDJtZZ2FOct9WP8_QPokw2WQwaaaDNtAagk/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-11.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Patchwork Drapes :</span> </b>Put scraps to use as fresh window treatments. We used sheer scraps to create a soft, shimmery effect. Choose your fabrics, and plot out the pattern for the panels on grid paper to scale. By using grid paper, you can determine the dimensions of each fabric piece you'll be cutting. Label each section according to the fabric used. We used seven different sheers to get this effect. Cut fabric and pin together in rows. Stitch the pieces into rows, then stitch the rows together. Sew a rod pocket and the side and bottom edges to finish.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr6gsBnHPK8-1RzjY_NOUBkT5FNKP1sjJcp2CBTsudvfr3pi7xVhvLipWpukHHvgeMIUtLgVadikQTGKhtDpJZ2hUrzvhfaSWg8wClgmQjNbBQc2q1vcbMiBVaUMYCcMc-e2mXsfBRJKIS/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-12.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Tea Towel Curtains : </span></b>To create these pretty cafe curtains, purchase two 16x24-inch tea towels. Install curtain rods at your desired height. Attach ring clips to the top of the tea towels to hang them from the rod. If the towels hang past the windowsill, measure the fabric, cut off the excess, and hem the towels using a sewing machine or fusible web and an iron.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghQDNtoMhB3khz6jUcoTUdTDs3J3ZMsz1elXv49I1FyizhoOdnhyphenhyphenbrlh5kkKnFiwzu-WVfmZWMPaTxcvajxYtTelcAzcO-Gi9VCOqFt0m9YBvawSUkfBjGmxc9jSkYesghHS7ClL1AXo5T/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-13.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Dressed-Up Curtain Panels :</span> </b>A cottage style room would look amazing with windows dressed in these flirty curtain panels. Start with purchased panels and add the ruffle yourself.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt4dTFZaVW6AQZoMatoBrTu86GThzCscu1w5WJUElTeAuzlSvoy0QwdwtZY8yyO4tb7_DMMlAm4Jo3_POJU3C3FP5bKOamGEU9JV6Hu5KyBcudvxbEAOIbL5BVG2QgBFZOGTLbgtHiNr46/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-14.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Accessorize with Tiebacks :</span> </b>For a simple update, give drapery panels a makeover with tiebacks. The easy to make tieback here adds a polished look and a splash of the room's yellow accent color to this window treatment.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOwzgIlgisxB-ZlJSgrjNLsMU_BJkYtKyuf0hmll1CWqQAo3nRWEPcXHTw8rfqRXAbKPVpi8vI8WZjqWcfV2WPuI6N7GBxfczprvzA5TYNeNf9hvZWODy189e-04hCx6Bj2BAR4qKQp7k7/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-15.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Flowy and Fabulous :</span> </b>You can dress up purchased tab-top panels with a bit of trim attached to the edges. Or, get a similar look by making your own panels. You can buy yardage at a fabrics store, but you can also shop for table coverings or linens in the kitchen, bedding, and bath section of your local department store. There you will often find discounted or discontinued fabric items that you can cut up and use as yardage.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Y341HaGZ1pphhvQW3ch4yjobyMBuPEx2DZ4kjamlPXPEXvP49zznQ2BmiidsoloMpYxpjnA8RVTxlsftH60JQugy3E37fw_37m1YNwxsO804cpeMmtcvB73g_b9wcbEN5py14WajA4c-/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-16.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Simple Striped Draperies : </span></b>Striped draperies add interest to this mostly neutral dining room. Striped fabric like this is easy to sew, even for beginners, because the stripes provide straight-line guides. Affixing clip-on rings to the top of each panel ensures they remain easy to take down and clean.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilcwDQ6vGvG1Ho7leNcxq_ofml-UeFQANfJRR6Av7JjJYdNkMkFawsFPoqCksL9NYc0K5JoA_QdChtmkcvvaCb-HCE6lVwl8tw3D4wHmqRiqkWSHcqMbIuqc4lTb4li1jdR4cuSY9OHImJ/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-17.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Ombre Drapes :</span> </b>Add waves of color to plain white panels by progressively dyeing with two colors of acrylic crafts paint. We paired deep blue and teal. Dip the damp fabric into a solution of 1 tablespoon crafts paint per 1 gallon of water. Add more paint to the mixture and dip the lower portions of the curtain repeatedly to achieve an intense color.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqRuNQKGVULpB4LlWi-aA8bW52dRodBpG9qncQOtCgbR2zJuk9J3GsopKiGQuaDVevuVfdrxZbuFMwX_ps6oIScppVRqPrrxyrkkRKtI3rBZ9DmJOylO1mhNFQjvequFB5USZDoN90pg8G/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-18.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Tie-Up Valance :</span> </b>When curtain panels won't fit or simply aren't needed, use an easy sew valance like this one to add softness and color. Sew a rectangle to the window size, adding a rod pocket at the top. Stitch a length of wide ribbon on each end of the valance, 4-6 inches from the outer edge. Drape the ribbon over the top of the valance so there is a length of ribbon running down the back and the front of the valance. Stitch the ribbon into place and use each ribbon tail to tie up the fabric.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX8si3z-LT1oQq8SSOJZpuf5hsfx4adIrhUfYS1v6ogcmOIMXaTrYEP2YEpgabHuTHzAqiHZlhcE5voJ_J0LuoYmYkbPwlRgQjaftFhY5rhmR0D6N_Qxr8136QdaMZvwR4dT8cfVphkOIC/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-19.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">DIY Ruffled Curtains :</span> </b>You can make these pretty curtains using solid color flat sheets. Cut each panel to twice the window width and 6 inches longer than the desired length. Sew a rod pocket along the top. Hem the panels to floor length. Make the ruffles by cutting strips of fabric twice the width of a panel by 4-1/2 inches tall, then sew a 1/2-inch hem. Sew a basting stitch along the raw edge. Gather the fabric to the width of the panel. Starting at the curtain's bottom hem, pin overlapping ruffles to the panel with hem side down, and stitch them into place. Attach the top ruffle upside down, right sides together, and flip over to hide the raw edge.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

2014 Cheap and Easy Window Treatment Projects Ideas

If you have bare windows, we have plenty of quick,cheap, easy, and affordable solutions to get you covered.  You'll love these ideas to ...

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