Have a Problem Window? Try These Frugal Home Design Window Treatments
Did you know you can do amazing things with window treatments to make a window look wider, taller or shorter than it really is? I didn't.
Did you know there is a way to make a large window blend into the rest of the room so it will be less distracting? I didn't either, until I learned these wonderful window changing window treatment tricks that we all can use in any room of our homes.
The fun part about this is, these window treatments have been used by designer's for years.
Now you can too.
It's easy to change the look and feel of any room by applying these simple frugal design window treatments.
Ready to get started? Do you need to make your window look smaller? Cover the top 1/4 to 1/3 of the window with a valance.
Hang the valance just above the top frame and then install the curtains.
1/3rd of your window will be covered by a stationary valance, which makes the window appear smaller.
Need to make your window look taller? Attach your curtain rod close to the ceiling above the window, then hang the drapes from ceiling to floor.
Or, hang the rod above the window frame higher than normal and use a valance to cover the wall above the window.
Need a Wider Window? Get curtain rods that extend beyond the window and then hang the curtains so the inside edge hangs just past the edge of the window frame.
The extended rod and curtain, though it gives the appearance of covering more window is really covering the wall.
Is Your Window Off Center? Drape your curtain along just one side of the window rather than evenly balanced on both sides.
The mass of curtain that is gathered only on one side will balance out the imbalance of the window itself.
This will also add an elegant look to the window.
Is The Window So Big In The Room It Draws All The Attention? Make or purchase window treatments that are the same color as the wall.
This will soften and meld the window into the room.
Keep them closed to draw attention to another feature in the room.
Open them partially for controlled light and accent.
These faux window treatment tricks will also help sell your home, if you are planning on putting it on the market.
Did you know there is a way to make a large window blend into the rest of the room so it will be less distracting? I didn't either, until I learned these wonderful window changing window treatment tricks that we all can use in any room of our homes.
The fun part about this is, these window treatments have been used by designer's for years.
Now you can too.
It's easy to change the look and feel of any room by applying these simple frugal design window treatments.
Ready to get started? Do you need to make your window look smaller? Cover the top 1/4 to 1/3 of the window with a valance.
Hang the valance just above the top frame and then install the curtains.
1/3rd of your window will be covered by a stationary valance, which makes the window appear smaller.
Need to make your window look taller? Attach your curtain rod close to the ceiling above the window, then hang the drapes from ceiling to floor.
Or, hang the rod above the window frame higher than normal and use a valance to cover the wall above the window.
Need a Wider Window? Get curtain rods that extend beyond the window and then hang the curtains so the inside edge hangs just past the edge of the window frame.
The extended rod and curtain, though it gives the appearance of covering more window is really covering the wall.
Is Your Window Off Center? Drape your curtain along just one side of the window rather than evenly balanced on both sides.
The mass of curtain that is gathered only on one side will balance out the imbalance of the window itself.
This will also add an elegant look to the window.
Is The Window So Big In The Room It Draws All The Attention? Make or purchase window treatments that are the same color as the wall.
This will soften and meld the window into the room.
Keep them closed to draw attention to another feature in the room.
Open them partially for controlled light and accent.
These faux window treatment tricks will also help sell your home, if you are planning on putting it on the market.