Ideas for Blinds and Curtains

Windows fulfill multiple duties in a home; they let in sunshine and fresh air as well function as three-dimensional art as they frame the outside view. Window trim such as blinds and curtains are a must for decorating a room.

Blinds and Shades

Different shades and blinds are the first line of controlling light and privacy in your home. One new innovation in shades is a linen pleated shade that runs in side tracks from the top of the window frame to the bottom. This allows the shade to be rolled closed from the bottom or the top of the window. You can choose how much light can enter the room and whether it will come from the top or the bottom to control privacy.

Another way to dress up boring blinds is to buy custom-made roller blinds and vertical blinds printed with an image of your choice. Your view can be a mountain scene or city-scape no matter where you live.

Curtains

While there are many print design options available for curtains, one place to find custom-looking curtains for a cheap price is in the shower curtain aisle. Two shower curtains will be enough material to fit just about any window. Shower curtains are also a good choice for any window or glass door that might be open enough to get wet by rain.

A Valance Idea

A valance is a three-dimensional cloth padding to highlight the top of a window. One new type of valance is a shadow box made of crown molding and other wood. It is an attractive and elegant way to top a window, and it makes a room seem larger as the eye is drawn upwards.