Making the Most of Window

Treatments

Contented By Craven and Hargreaves Design

Whether you’re redesigning or just redecorating a room,

there are so many elements to consider: flooring, wall

coverings, furniture, lighting and, of course, window

treatment. Curtains and blinds can play a huge part in

adding to the atmosphere and you’ll be spoilt for choice

in the range of window treatments available.

In the winter, curtains – particularly if they are floor

length and lined – provide warmth and a sense of

cosines. However, unless you have a period home and

are designing to match a historic architectural style,

gone are the days of heavy fabrics with deep valances

and elaborate ties.

Modern home design Tips:

Today’s look for a modern home is simpler and

less cluttered. If you have patterned carpet,

walls or furniture, think plain blocks of colour at

the windows to tone with shades used

elsewhere in the room. Greys are on trend and

work well with blues, greens and yellows. If you

have a large room, try a coloured fabric blind

behind curtains in a toning shade but be aware

that this layering could make a smaller room

seem even smaller.

Modern home design Tips:

how to make your home look beautiful?

If you like patterned curtains and the rest of the room is

plain, go for a bold motif picking up on a key colour from

your scheme, or try one of the many geometric designs

available this autumn and winter. Ideally, let your curtains

touch the floor and choose a deep box pleat as a modern

heading treatment.

Depending on your budget, blinds might be a better

solution than curtains. Roman blinds, for example, use

less fabric than curtains as they generally only cover the

window recess rather than extending down to the floor.

Stripes on plain coloured heavy cotton, for example,

would give a great look for a smart bedroom, study or

home office.

Conclusion

Measuring for fabric to make curtains and blinds needs to

be done accurately and is best left to a designer or curtain

expert, as mistakes can be costly. Agree where any

necessary joins will be made so that these can be as well

hidden as possible. Consider what lining you’ll need: for a

bedroom facing a busy road, you might want blackout

lining to prevent glare from street lights or traffic. Check

how your curtains or blinds should be cleaned and what

you can use as a spot treatment for accidental stains.

Don’t regard curtains and blinds as an add-on to a design

scheme. Once closed, they’re part of the ‘wall’ where the

windows are and a key element to creating an inviting,

welcoming space.

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Craven and Hargreaves Design

The Bank House

Loddington Road

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LEICESTER, LE7 9DE

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