These white napkins are perfect
for softening the view without
blocking it.

Think Outside the Frame

Sometimes all a window needs is little something to soften the light and filter the view. This treatment is the perfect solution for a casual room with that need. Simply hang napkin rings on a tension rod, position the rod in the middle of the window, and loop a dishtowel or napkin through the ring.

Discount stores are the perfect place to find inexpensive rings and napkins. For a brighter look, choose rings and napkins in a variety of colors or patterns. And this window treatment works equally well as kitchen valance.

 

A string of straw hats adds a
touch of relaxed, summer style to
this porch.

Unworn hats can still make a stylish statement. This collection of straw hats is the perfect summery accent for a porch. To create the look, attach inexpensive hat hooks above the window trim, just high enough to ensure the hats don't interfere with the shades or curtains on the window.

If straw hats don't suit the style of the room, simply choose another theme. Baseball caps or pennants hung vertically set a sports theme in a child's bedroom. A collection of vintage handbags or doll clothes add flair to a bland bathroom window. Just look around your home; you may already have a valance idea at your fingertips!