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Are you tired of the typical
window treatment you see in the stores? Do you want to
create your very own? This is possible. All you need is
inspiration and pushing your creative buttons.
You can crochet a lace handkerchief and put it in between
the panels. You can also glue it on the border and let it
hang in the window. You can accentuate it by using
textiles of paint. This alone can transform a plain white
sheet into a well-designed curtain. You can paint on the
rectangular shapes or start by stenciling simple designs
like leaves in the middle of every rectangle.
Here’s another idea. You can make a table runner into a
valance by simply attaching the wooden rings of the edges
and hanging it onto a rod that is installed up above the
curtain. Drape voile that is two times the length of a
window on a curtain rod and then knot in front so that it
will be casual and chic.
You can work on the traditional cafe curtains by cutting a
wool blanket that fits the window. You can punch the
grommet holes on the top of its edge. Then you can thread
the picture wire into the holes from one side of the
window to the other. There is a dual purpose by twisting
the wire to funky knobs. It not only serves as a window
treatment design. It also serves as a screw.
You can also craft the shutters in a unique way by
focusing on the tin ceiling tiles and the wooden frames.
The frames must fit the window niche then glued into the
insets so that every inch is maximized.
Swag the windows with floral garlands, beading strands and
silk roping when it’s spring. Use autumnal colors and silk
leaves when it’s fall. Then invest in gold and silver
trimmings in the winter to give you that festive feel. You
can also use blue canvas curtains by tying them in a
nautical roping that are mounted on boat cleats and
attached on the wall.
You can also turn a tablecloth into a window treatment –
especially if it is crocheted. You simply hang it on a rod
and then shower curtain hooks into the holes. This will
give your home a relaxed atmosphere. You can also build a
cornice and then cover it up with a fabric that goes well
with the drapes. You can put additional designs by cutting
paper dolls, animals, fish or stars. This colorful array
hung over the curtains go very well in children’s rooms.
For window coverings, there are so many to choose from.
One is going through your shelves and pulling out
something that you’ve stored away. You could use these
without spending as much, only your time.
Keep in mind that window coverings are the room focal
point and by subtly enhancing it, this will result to a
scenic and great view. Windows are said to be the art in
the space. There are other decorative enhancements that
reveal your personal taste. Freedom in self-expression
through window design sets the feeling and tone of your
whole abode. This can also say something about your
lifestyle which is pretty much visible for you and the
people you welcome into your home. |