Home Style Decorating

Add beauty to your windows with stylish window treatments. Window treatment also makes your home or your room elegant and beautiful. There are many types of window treatments to choose from depending on your taste and likings. he key is to choose one that will not only act as a decoration but will also preserve privacy as well as block the sunlight from coming into the room if needed. The window treatment that you choose can change how your room will look. Windows treatments consists of window blinds, curtains, shades and valances.

Curtains
Curtains are very versatile and make excellent window treatments. Curtains come in different shades, textures, styles as well as fabrics. Using curtains provides you with a wealth of decorating options. You can just let the fabric drape, sweep it back to one side, or tie it to make an hourglass shape.

Blinds and shades
If you want to keep out the light and ensure your privacy, blinds and shades make great window treatments. Like curtains, blinds and shades come in a variety of different shades, textures and styles. The most common are:

• Mini blinds which are very versatile and can be incorporated into almost any room. Many people combine mini-blinds with other window treatments. Most mini-blinds are made from aluminum or vinyl (horizontal) slats and come in a variety of colors.
• Vertical blinds which are practical window treatment. They are great for high-traffic areas and block light well. Vertical blinds can also help insulate your house from the heat or the cold.
• Roller blinds consist of a stiff piece of fabric that has been wrapped around a wooden roller. Spring mechanisms allow blinds to be raised or lowered to any position.
• Roman shades or blinds are beautiful window treatments that are usually made of curtain-type fabric. Using a cord and dowel method, these shades are drawn up from the bottom in soft folds.

Valances
A valance is a small, and sometimes puffy, piece of fabric that is held up by a curtain rod at the top of a window. Because it offers no privacy and keeps out no light, a valance is for decorative purposes only. For this reason, many people choose to combine valances with other window treatments.

Unconventional window treatment
Just about any material can be made into a window treatment. Just use your imagination and creativity to create unconventional window treatments that fit your style and décor. Some examples are:

• Drape a beautiful piece of fabric around an elaborate curtain rod.
• Create a mural using stick-on window material.
• Use wire, clothespins and photos to make an unconventional valance.
• Wrap an old curtain in scarves and handkerchiefs.

Solid Insulated Thermal 84-inch Blackout Curtains: Keep your home decor under wraps with these thermal, insulated blackout curtains. Curtains feature innovative fabric construction. Blackout curtains are soft and hang like drapery for a natural look. Independent laboratory test shows curtain blocks 99.9-percent of light. Independent laboratory test also shows these curtains insulate against heat and cold, saving you money and energy. Available in pink, orange, sky blue, burgundy, beige, navy and black color options. Ideal for late sleepers, shift workers, seniors, infants and parents, students, computer operators and more.

Microsuede 84-inch Tab Top Curtain Panel: 84-inch tab top panel ready to improve any home decor. Rich feel of microsuede adds a luxuriant touch to this curtain panel. Tabs make this window treatment ready for easy hanging. Panel measures 84 inches long x 50 inches wide. 100-percent polyester. Available in chocolate and ginger.

Crystals 84-inch Tailored Panel: Available in two gorgeous shades, these eye-catching panels are the perfect way to take your window treatments beyond the ordinary. One panel measuring 84 inches long x 47 inches wide. Woven from 100-percent polyester fibers. Available in five attractive colors: ivory, wine, gold, leaf, and plum. Hang with standard or decorative rod and brackets.

Redi Shade Original 36-Inch Blackout Temporary Shade, 6-Pack, Black: Redi Shade Original Black Out shades block all light; perfect for an infant’s room, bedrooms and media entertainment rooms. Ideal for metropolitan areas. Stylish look with no cords for added safety; raises and lowers with clips. Trims and intalls in seconds; simply trim to fit the width of your window, peel off the adhesive strip and stick into place. Fits any size window; for windows smaller than 36-inches wide, trim with a utility knife or for windows wider than 36-inches overlap two or more shades. Hangs and Removes in seconds. Customize to fit any window while blocking out light. Recyclable and cordless shade is safe for children and pets. No nails,screws or brackets, simply peel and stick.

Platinum Voile Sheer 108-inch Rod Pocket Window Curtain Panel: Sheer tailored 108-inch curtain panel. Ideal addition to your home decor. Panel available in beige, gold, and white color options. Panel measures 108 inches long x 60-inches wide. Rod pocket measures 1-1/4-inches. 100-percent polyester. Requires decorative or standard rods and brackets for hanging.

Dora the Explorer Star Catcher Drapes - 2 Panels (82×63″): What kind of adventures will Dora and Boots encounter next? The sky’s the limit when it comes to this popular kids’ TV show star and her loyal sidekick. Bring Dora to life in your child’s room when you decorate it with Dora the Explorer Star Catcher Drapes. The drapes feature Dora, Boots and smiling stars on a bright pink background with bi-lingual versions of the word “star” like in the TV show. Polyester/cotton drapes; 2 panels and tie backs. Part of Dora the Explorer bedding collection. Features Dora, Boots and smiling stars.

Tibetan Roman-style Bamboo Shade (35 in. x 74 in.): Update your home decor with stunning Tibetan bamboo shades. Roman style shades are carefully woven to filter the light in a way that is warm and appealing. Each home accessory is made with real bamboo and other environmentally friendly materials. Also known as woven wood. Easy to clean with a feather duster or a vacuum attachment for deeper cleaning. Each window treatment comes with easy to follow mounting instructions and all required hardware.

Beaded Curtain Pink Bubbles: Wonderful heavy-duty acrylic beaded curtains are a perfect addition to any room! Use in the place of regular doors, closet doors, or behind a bed to add height to any room! Because the bubble disc beads on this style lay in different directions, even with just 23 strands you get a very full look with this beaded curtain. Assembled on one rod, ready to hang. Beautiful acrylic beads, top quality.

Customized Faux Wood 21.5-inch Window Blinds: Dress up your home decor with beautiful blinds. 2-inch faux wood window blinds offer all the style of wood blinds with added durability. Window treatments are crafted of a polyvinyl composite designed to withstand changes in the environment. A perfect choice for any room in your house. Available in pearl white, snow white, alabaster, faux natural and faux cherry color option. Includes decorative 3-inch matching crown valance. Mounting brackets add approximately 1/8 inch to headrail width when installed. If you are mounting inside the window casing please subtract 1/2 inch to 1 inch from the measurement to insure the blinds will fit properly.

Mimosa Sheer 68-inch Window Balloon Shade: Update your home decor with this sheer balloon shade. Shades are accented with marcrame trim. Sheer balloon shade measures 68 inches long x 50 inches wide. Macrame trim measures 5 inches. Header pocket measures 1-1/2 inches. Rod pocket measures: 1-1/2 inches. 100-percent Polyester.

Dynasty Silk 30-inch Window Trumpet Valance: Update your home decor with this silk blend window panel. Lined curtains feature a subtle slubbed texture. Home accessory available in butterscotch, red, sapphire, pewter and moss color options. Each valence measures 40 inches wide x 30 inches long. Rod pockets measure 1.5 inches. Requires decorative or standard curtain rod and brackets for hanging. Front: 75-percent silk/25-percent polyester. Lining: 100-percent cotton.

Beautifully Jaquard Lovely Dot Sheer Lace Curtain: Decorate every window with style and sophistication with this sheer lace curtain. Window treatment adds a warming effect to your window. Window panel provides privacy while allowing daylight in. Available in dot pattern. Matches well with blackout curtain or other drapes.

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