Window Treatment Designs To Hide
Window Flaws

Could you use some window treatment designs to make a window appear taller, wider, shorter, narrower, or just plain better? Well, you've come to the right place.

Unfortunately, not all windows are created equal. Some of the awkward sizes and designs I've seen make me wonder what the architect and builder were thinking.

But the good news is that window treatments can do quite a bit to hide a window's flaws and enhance its architectural presence.

Use these window treatment designs to help achieve the look you want:

Window Treatment Design # 1: Make A Narrow Window Appear Wider - Extend the curtain rod beyond the width of the window. Make sure that your panels are a little wider as well. Then, just make sure that the panels stop at the side edges of the window, leaving as much glass as possible exposed.

Window Treatment Design # 2: Make A Short Window Appear Taller - Hang the curtain rod much higher than normal above the window. Make sure that draperies flow to the floor. For drama, add a valance that just barely extends over the top edge of the window.

Window Treatment Design #3: Make A Tall Window Appear Shorter - Hang the cornice a little lower than normal. Make sure that the curtains flowing from beneath it have a horizontal pattern and are long enough to cover the window.

Window Treatment Design #4: Make A Wide Window Appear Narrower - You should break up the window by hanging multiple panels across it. Use tie backs to add interest to the windows and to really make it appear as if there are several windows. One word of caution. If the windows would make a great focal point for the room, you could take another approach.

You could paint the trim around the window a contrasting color or stencil an intriguing border. Perhaps multiple valances and blinds could then be used for privacy and to break up the window without eliminating a wonderful view.

And when you're ready to purchase window treatments for a home interior decorating project, be sure to visit Decorate Today - Blinds & Shutters and Decorate Today - Curtains & Draperies.

Not only do they offer a wide selection of draperies, curtains, blinds, shudders, and shades, but they have live online help available, just in case you have questions.

In addition, if you'd like to review more of my window treatment ideas, click on this link... Window Treatments: Putting An End To The Confusion

I hope these window treatment design ideas have been helpful.

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And if you could use some additional ideas on this topic try one of the books that I recommend below.

Want more window treatment design ideas? - Books

Lots of great window treatment designs can be found in...Window Treatments Made Simple - Dressing your windows is an expensive decorating decision. Make the right decision, and you’re on cloud nine. But make the wrong one, and you’ll be kicking yourself every time you look at your windows, for the next 5 to10 years. Now you have a resource that will help you avoid costly mistakes and show you how to easily select window treatments that match your decorating style, personality and window type.

How to Make Roman Shades - If you enjoy sewing...or even if you're a beginner looking to save money...you won't find a better book on making roman shades. Step-by-step diagrams and detailed, yet easy to follow, instructions will guide you effortlessly to creating beautiful window treatments. Just think of the money you could save!

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