There’s something about a room without a proper window treatment that just feels… naked. Having great curtains that enhance the style of a space is the best way to make a room feel whole. This doesn’t mean that you should go out and buy some plain curtains and the cheapest tension rod you can find. A good window treatment requires thoughtful design choices that add depth, texture, and drama to a room. Here are some of the ways to create the perfect window treatments for your home.
The key to good window treatments? Layering. Whether you’re doubling up on curtains or using a combination of curtains and shutters, layering is the essential aspect when designing a window treatment. This layered look doesn’t have to feel heavy. You can use a mixture of sheers and stationary panels to keep the windows bright while still maintaining a layered look. You can also explore the opposite end of the spectrum and use thick, dramatic curtains. This style is a bit outdated, but the right home really benefits from several layers of heavy, theatrical curtains.
A variety of textures and styles is also an excellent way to create layers. Sheer, vertical curtains paired with horizontal, bamboo blinds is a winning combination that adds a huge amount of texture to a space. Even adding a cornice with a pattern to the area around the curtain rod will create some much-needed visual interest for a room. If a cornice is too bulky you can always use a single valance on top of a shade to add a personal, artistic touch to the window treatment.
If you want to enhance the overall design of a room and give it a sense of completeness, then making sure you have thoughtful, layered window treatments is a must. Check out the full list of window ideas in the article below!
Read the full article here: The Art of the Window: How to Embrace the Layered Look