Window Treatments: Going Bold, Subtle, or Ridiculous

This might come as a surprise to you, but windows are a very important part in finishing a room and making it feel put together and complete. In fact, window treatments can dictate the very theme of a room, from bold, subtle, or ridiculous. This is why you should be careful in considering what you put up as curtains- nothing can make or break a room more. Not only does it look good, but it determines the amount of light that enters or does not enter your home, which will alter the appearance of the rest of the furniture in a room.

Keep in mind which room you are treating when thinking about putting up curtains. Bedrooms should have soft, cozy colors like blues or purples. Bright red or yellow might disturb the eyes and make it harder to fall asleep because of the intensity. This doesn’t mean you need to steer clear of those colors- just be sure to make them less gaudy. Blinds and shades are important for keeping the cools cooler during the day and can be invisible if you choose if you hide them under curtains. Valances can also make a simple curtain very pretty, and you can mix and match colors to fit the scheme of rooms.

Living rooms can vary from subtle to very intense. Personalize it! If elegance is what you want your guests to experience, put some drapes in of cream or royal blue, or any color that tickles your fancy. There are many ways to play around with window treatments. Go ahead and look through some home magazines to get a wide variety of ideas. Nothing is too expensive or difficult. Looks can be recreated for cheap based on where you get the materials and how you utilize them. Remember that lace can be used all over the house, not just in forgotten rooms. It looks great in kitchens as a neutral color if you have very bright color walls and cabinets. Little things you wouldn’t think of looking good in rooms might be worth trying out. You might be surprised how endless the decorating world of window treatments is and how impressive you house will become by simply focusing a bit more energy on what could be the best aspects of your home…your windows.