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Window Treatments

Use this handy online tool to apply color and pattern to your choice of window treatments. Learn where and how to use top treatments, panels, 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. Teach your old window treatments some new tricks.

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DIY Kitchen Window Treatments

Dress your windows in easy, casual style with these do-it-yourself window treatments .

"… until you reach the desired length. To create this classic window treatment , mount swing-arm rods to the window frame at the top … plate. Turn ordinary inexpensive vinyl shades into custom window treatments with stencils. Prime the front of the shade with a shellac …"

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Try-a-Window-Treatment

Apply color and pattern to your choice of window treatments . Save your designs, or email them to friends.

Woven Window Treatment

If you've ever woven paper strips, you'll have no trouble making these panels.

Shades, Shutters, and Blinds

Simply defined, a shade is a window treatment that can be raised or lowered by a cording system or a spring. Style choices include inexpensive standard roll-up shades, elaborate …

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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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Window treatments can be a crowning touch to any room, especially a window wrapped space like a sun room. All it takes is some smart measuring and a well thought out plan. I'm Lacey Howard, editor of Decorating Magazine, and today I'm going to show you how to make your window treatments sparkle. The first step of dressing your windows is choosing a style of blinds or shades. Natural shades like these offer a

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is color, it'll make the room look deeper. It'll also make the window treatments , even though there white, pop off the wall and look better.

Dining Room Makeover

Tackle a redecorating project in manageable stages. See this dining room morph from bland to spicy in three steps.

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Notice the subtle Greek key motif that mimics the window treatments . Remember where this room began? The walls were bellow white, the dark floors blended with the table and chairs, the window treatments were boring, and the lighting fixture was wimpy. The room had great bones but lacked drama. In stage 2, we began to

that terrific table, but the builders' white walls aren't very warm, the window treatments are uninspired, and the lighting is standard issue. The dinnerware is nice but simple, and our beautiful dining set blends right into

white and black accents and additional accessories with subtle Asian motifs. The window treatments command attention and since the windows are symmetrical, it was easy to bring crisp white and black into the mix, even though

space and artwork, a bar table, and chic lamps exude glamour. The window treatments are simple but commanding. The table setting grew, too, from a foundation of basic white to an eclectic mix of floral and

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Easy No-Sew Window Treatments

… then to the left, and so on. Tip: Many ready-made window treatments can be washed, either by hand or in the machine on the … or sunroom, use fleece to make a lovely little no-sew window treatment . The trick is using permanent fabric adhesive to make …

Living Room Window Treatments: Traditional Panels

… are a versatile window treatment choice. By mixing … complete the theme. Window treatments can be the buffer … installed as part of the window treatment . Neutral in tone … Infuse traditional window treatments with a twist by …

Clever Ways to Personalize Window Treatments

… adding a burlap valance to window treatments . The oat-color burlap … to a plain cream-color window treatment . How to Make It: Cut … grommets. You get a pretty window treatment with no sewing. How to … rod. Create a colorful window treatment from pillowcase and ribbon …

Bathroom Window Treatment Ideas

… bath. A simple window treatment adds beauty … a beautiful window treatment that is perfect … bathroom. Silk window treatments exude softness … through the window treatment . Matching window treatments flanking the …

Window Treatment Styles

… best choice when decorating a room. Window treatments --whether piped, pleated, puddled … the balloon shade. Because this window treatment is so showy, use it in small doses … the treatment is raised. In other window treatments , tails are technically separate …

Window Treatment Ideas: Fabric Shades

… cozy, rustic window seat calls for an equally charming window treatment . The up-to-date patchwork shade is just one piece … with a neutral color scheme, incorporate texture into window treatments to add interest. This burlap Roman shade adds dimension …