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Puddled drapery panels.
This type of drapery is so-called because the fabric settles onto
the floor almost like a puddle. A very lavish and opulent style,
it's still a popular choice in many homes. Stick to smaller
"puddles" of 3-5 inches so your room doesn't look overdone.
Long drapes. More and more households are ordering drapery that
flows all the way from the top of the ceiling to the floor. Many
people choose this style to make windows look larger and more grand.
Wide stripes. A new trend in window treatments. This look is easily
reproducible - all you have to do is adapt your old curtains by
adding different colors of fabric.
Tailored shades. Clean, sleek lines are the new wave of window
treatments. This type of window covering adds a modern look to
windows - Roman shades in particular are gaining new ground in the
design world.
Two-tone drapes. These work especially well in monochromatic rooms.
The top part of the fabric is made of a heavier material in a
lighter color, while the lower half is a delicate fabric in a darker
color.
Contrasting borders. Spice up a tired looking curtain by adding a
bright, contrasting border. This will make the windows stand out
more and is a good way to incorporate other elements of a room into
the window treatment.
Forget about matching. You don't have to use the exact same
treatment on every window in a room. In fact, as long as colors and
other elements of the treatment are coordinated, you can use 2
different treatment styles on different windows.
Stripes. Another new trend makes it easy to add some vivacity to
plain drapes. All you have to do is attach some stripes to the
design and your room will look like a million bucks.
Custom curtain rods. For windows that boast unique architectural
features, such as curves, creating a curtain rod to highlight such
features is the perfect way to keep a room looking interesting and
out of the ordinary.
These are just some of the exciting new trends in window treatments
you can expect to see in designer homes over the next few years. |
