Someone has said " Set wide the Windows and let me drink the day "!
It is true isn't it ! Windows are to the house what our senses our to our body. We take in all that the universe has to offer through our five senses; that's what windows do to our homes, they take in whatever nature has to offer - its warmth and love and also protects us from its rage !
Lets dress them and show them how important they are.
Window dressing is an essential part of our decor and should be done keeping a few things in mind. I have compiled the types of windows and the different ways in which we can dress them to add to the decor of your homes.
BAY WINDOWS and ROMAN CURTAINS
These are windows which generally have a ledge in front of them which can be transformed into a seating / table or even storage. In such places ROMAN Curtains / Blinds work best. These are curtains which get rolled up with the pull of a string and when they are drawn they give no gathers. These curtains have to be made with thick fabrics but they fit perfectly in the window space giving one privacy and look very elegant ! These are one of my favorite type of curtains.
Roman curtains For a small window ledge which has a study table in front;
For a large window ledge which has seating
For windows where you do not want to add heave drapes and want to create a minimalist look.
For smaller windows in the washrooms or in the passageway
FRENCH WINDOWS and SHEER CURTAINS
If you have French windows (windows which finish at the floor level ) overlooking a balcony / terrace and privacy is not your concern then you can go ahead with SHEER or thin transparent / semi transparent curtains. These give a sense of space and lightness to your rooms. They let light pass through and if chosen of the correct material they can even let air through.
Sheer curtains made of Organza / Tissue fabric to give a dressy feel;
They can be made in Cotton in two different colors and can be tied together to create a dramatic effect.
Sheers can be combined with thick curtains to make the room look spacious and also give privacy.
WOODEN WINDOWS and PLEATED CURTAINS
Some of us have the luxury of big rooms with BIG Wooden WINDOWS and European decor; PLEATED CURTAINS are best suited for such Interiors. They give the interiors the heavy look it demands along with the wanted privacy. These are generally made of thick fabrics that drape well giving lots of gathers.
The Pleated curtains can be made by pinching the fabric into 2 / 3 pleats. They can be patterned with different kinds of fabrics; Printed or plain patch below or on top.
Windows can be dressed with TAB curtains ; EYELOT curtains ; VALENCES and much more. I will be sharing more about Window Dressing in my next post! Do stay tuned!
If you have done a DIY curtain do send me pictures and a description HERE and i would love to feature you on the blog!
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