A window can provide more than a view. It can be a focal design point in any room."New window treatments can provide a brand-new look for any room that is literally decoration from head to toe," says Gail Peterson, a window treatment expert at The Fabric House in Nashville.
Redoing window treatments can be simple and affordable, too, with an endless variety of options, from fabric panels, decorative rods and valances to blinds and roman shades.
Chelle Baldwin of Nashville went the do-it-yourself route to create a new look for her daughter's room, buying a green, flower-print fabric at half price from a designer store. She carved flowers out of a thin sheet of wood, painted them blue and used them above the window to drape the panel across. Blackout shades accommodate the need for dimness during daytime naps. The whole look cost less than $30, she says.
Even the budget-conscious should consider custom window coverings as a good investment, says Nashville window designer Debbi Chamberlain of Specialty Window Coverings.
The windows Chamberlain designs can run $1,000 apiece but are a solid investment that won't need to be replaced as often as ready-made blinds or draperies, which cost about $120 per window.
And not every window needs fabric and a valance. Shutters are eye-catching ways to frame a window, though they're more expensive than blinds. Folded screens can flank a window and offer the flexibility for privacy when closed and design drama when open.
Manufacturers such as Ikea and Fashion Tech also offer sliding panels. Reminiscent of Japanese shoji screens, these floor-to-ceiling panels provide a practical, seamless option for window coverings that are a departure from the traditional layered look, says Sharon Fannin, owner of Fannin Interiors in Phoenix.Source: Open room up to a new look with affordable window treatments
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