Part 4: Style adds spark, color, pattern, and textureStyle
Style is the fun part of window treatments. Here is where you can choose fabrics, colors, and styles that will add to the beauty and enjoyment of your room.
Add interest to windows by repeating fabrics and colors used in other parts of your room. Or, add a dash of style with contrasting borders, cordings, or fringe.
The unique touches you add to your window treatments are a reflection of your personal style.
Draperies have options in rod styles with tab tops, tie tops, many types of pleats, grommets, rod pockets (large or small), flouncy tops, or plain rings.
Valances can be gathered, pleated, shirred, swagged, bundled, formal, casual, scalloped, lace, or flat.
Color and Style
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Fabric Shades are found in flat Roman style, balloon, Austrian, bottom arched, pleated, and flat panels, in sheers or coordinating fabrics.
Metal Mini Blinds offer alternatives in slat weight and size, specialty finishes, privacy options, header choices, cloth tapes, and hundreds of colors.
Wood Blinds come in a variety of colors, finishes, slat sizes, and tape colors. Some are made without the typical cord holes in each slat for a cleaner look. Ask about choices for header designs and cord control options too.
Cellular Shades, also called pleated and honeycomb shades, have a clean look and come in both sheer and non-sheer materials. Some styles have eliminated the cord hardware, some have loop controls, and most have some insluating qualities.
Natural Blinds are also called matchstick or bamboo blinds, but are available now in matchsticks, sewn slats, and other options that have a natural fabric-like appearance. You'll find options for valances, roll or fold up operation, edge binding, and privacy liners.
Whatever your preference for window treatments, you're sure to find many options to meet your home's requirements for privacy, light controld, function, and style.
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