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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.
If you have any query about cravenandhargreaves
and our services, please visit us at:
www.cravenandhargreaves.co.uk
Contact US
Craven and Hargreaves Design
The Bank House
Loddington Road
Tilton on The Hill
LEICESTER, LE7 9DE
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