Blinds
Learn where and how to use blinds, shades, and shutters as well as gorgeous ways to personalize the look. Find out how to install and care for these versatile window treatments.
Bathroom Window Treatment Ideas
In a generous bay with casement windows, tailored brushed cotton balloon shades combine with raw silk decorative drapery panels, hanging as soft columns of color between the bays. The effect is subtler than an all-silk treatment but equally chic. For a neat and unusual finish, both the shades and
"… Behind the sheers are Venetian blinds that can be lowered … the window. Relaxed Roman shades pull up in soft folds … gently. Operable woven blinds fit snugly into this … tailored, informal look. Venetian blinds provide privacy but …"
Articles
… shades, relaxed Roman shades , and full … When raised, roller shades and pleated … gorgeous vista. Roman shades add pattern … affordable, blinds fit a variety … construction to roller shades ; Venetian blinds have horizontal …
How to Dress Up Blinds and Shades with Paint
… budget? Like the look of painted moldings? Pattern and practicality finally meet -- in these affordable, ready-made window shades that can be painted in minutes to perk up any decor. They leave woodwork in view, and they're quickly adjusted to show …
Caring for Blinds, Shutters, and Shades
… attachment or dust with a feather duster or lamb's-wool duster or tool for blinds . If you have children, install blinds that meet safety criteria. Vertical Blinds : Vacuum carefully with the brush attachment used for draperies, or clean with …
Videos
This "Decorating in Stages" video shows you how to transform a blah bedroom into a relaxing retreat in three easy steps.
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Decorating Lessons: Measuring for Window Treatments
All you need to know when measuring for blinds and drapes.
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Multifunctional Living Room: Decorating in Stages
A three-step makeover lets this living room accomodate everyone in the family without compromising in the décor department.
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Slide Shows
Window Treatment Ideas: Fabric Shades
… conceal a shade or blinds that can be lowered … hand-sewn trim. Roman shades work well in country … stock pull-down roller shades resolve the problem … up. Unlike popular Roman shades , roller shades have the advantage …
Easy Window Treatment Projects
… be replaced. Instead, cut and sew them into panel-style window shades with rod pockets. Tension rods hold the shades in place and … effect. Dress up your not-so-pretty but super-functional blinds by hanging country-style burlap or linen halfway down the …
… the slats are closed, the blinds help prevent energy loss through … proof alternative to wooden blinds and won't fade, yellow … for a cleaner line. Bamboo blinds bring organic texture and a … frame as shown here. Fabric Roman shades can be left raised to serve …
… to the creamy walls. Yellow-and-white checked fabric window shades bring in geometric pattern to coordinate with the toile coverlets … the window trim and new wainscoting to pop. Simple green roller shades , a pretty aqua rug, a blue bench, and decorative pillows …
$500 Kitchen Makeover: Victorian to 21st Century
… block countertop contains spills. The homeowner repeated the window shades ’ leaf motif in accessories, including inexpensive plates … from Target and Wal-Mart. The colors from the tailored Roman shades inspired the rest of the kitchen's design and color scheme …
Bedroom Window Treatments: Traditional Panels and Valances
… valance frame the large window in this colorful bedroom. Venetian blinds darken the room at night, so the draperies don't … hanging mechanisms for both the room-darkening white blinds and the draperies. This layered bedroom window treatment …