Window Treatments, Curtains, Blinds & Shutters

Warm winter window ideas
During the winter months our 'summer-designed' homes lose a lot of heat through windows that are dressed for the warmer seasons, but not for when it gets cold. With so many options to choose from, you can have stylish window treatments that look good in summer and help keep your home warm in winter.
DIY box pelmet for window
Pelmets are not only ideal for finishing off at the top of curtained windows, they also look great as a finishing touch for windows fitted with blinds - hiding the hardware out of sight.
How to hang a curtain track or C-track
I was so hoping to take back my lounge, which is once again being used as a workshop. But it seems this is not going to happen. So I need to install a curtain track in the TV room to make it a more livable space. There are so many variables when it comes to putting up a curtain track and I want to share my take on the easy way to hang one.
Shutters - Style without compromise
When you install shutters you don't need to worry about blocking out natural light or air circulation. Adjustable shutters allow you to control the amount of light you let into your home, depending upon the time of day and location of the sun, and still have air circulating through your home during the hot summer months.
Window treatments for a home
Windows do a lot more than just let the light in. They also block out the sun in summer and keep your home cool in winter. Window treatments are also a key elements in the overall design of a home and in the unique look of each individual room. If you're redecorating, updating your window treatments is a great, cost-effective way to completely change the look of a space.
Make horizontal striped curtains
If you have been looking around for horizontal striped curtains you probably haven't been lucky finding any, or if you did they were no doubt expensive. Over at a brand new season I found a post that shows how quick and easy it is to make your own striped curtains, and here's how...
Canvas dropcloth curtains
Canvas is one of the most affordable and durable materials you can buy. Pop into your local Builders Warehouse and you can pick up canvas dropcloths in various sizes to make your own curtains at a fraction of what it would have cost to buy ready-made.
Make custom Roman blinds
Wanting a unique piece in the kitchen? You can easily make your own personalised Roman shade with scripted text.  This kitchen window already has blinds on it, so a decorative, non-functioning shade was needed. A simple roman blind of linen was inscribed “bon appetit”, the perfect french bistro/cafe touch.
Natural linen, cotton or burlap drapes
Linen and cotton can be used to make the most elegant curtains and drapes for a home and won't cost you a fortune. Cotton and linen are natural materials that will outperform many synthetic fabrics; being washable, easy to dye, affordable and readily available at most fabric stores. If you think these fabrics are plain and boring... think again!
How to make pinch pleat curtains
Pinch pleats are an excellent way to add formal style to almost any type of curtain or drape. What's nice about pinch pleats is that you don't need expensive mounting tapes to create pinch pleats, you can quite easily sew in pinch pleats and then use a more affordable mounting tape and your choice of hangings.
The right window treatments finish a room
There are factors to take into consideration when selecting window treatments. Details such as colour and fabric, style, length and custom-made versus ready-made. With so many options to choose from it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
Cover up old bamboo blinds
Bamboo blinds are a nice option for windows, but when you get tired of the look or want something different, instead of throwing them away, cover them with fabric and give them a new life.
Add trim to plain curtains
Customise your curtains with a decorative band of fabric for a custom look and the perfect curtains for any room in your home.
Dress up windows to match your home
Dressing windows to match your new home can be an intimidating task. If you're looking for inspiring ways to dress up windows ... look no further! Be inspired to hang drapes in a whole new way.
How to make a Roman blind
Roman blinds are perfect for both small and large window treatments. You can make your own Roman blinds in any colour or fabric pattern, to match your existing room decor. Here's how to make a Roman blind...
How to paint curtains
It's easy to makeover a set of plain curtains (or cotton flat sheets) with fabric paint and stencil. There are no fancy techniques involved; simply find a design that you like, cut out the stencil and stencil the design onto the fabric.
How to decorate a plain blind
Stencils have come a long way; today’s options are sophisticated, easy to use, and offer you endless design possibilities. Combine your favourite pattern and paint colour for a shade that makes a personal statement in a bedroom, bath, home office, or anywhere you want to add privacy.
Stylish window treatments
For years it seemed that every designer under the sun was maximizing each room’s exposure to the sun’s rays by leaving windows starkers. But modernism has now embraced ye olde yard goods as part of the mix (especially the glamorous mix), and curtains are definitely back.
Choosing the right window treatment
Choosing the right window treatment for a home, or even just for a room, can be a difficult choice, especially if you aren't comfortable with interior design. To help you make the right choice we've put together a selection of window treatments to guide you when decorating a home.
Quick and simple curtains and window treatments
There's more than one way to hang a curtain, in fact there are many ways. I did a bit of research to find the most practical yet stylish ways to hang curtains without using the traditional curtain rail, pole or track...
Curtains for problem windows
Curtains can compensate for architectural shortcomings, such as low ceilings or little detail; windows that are too low, too high, too wide, or too small; and windows that don't match, aren't positioned symmetrically, or are stuck in a corner.
Dress windows with flair
Whether you live in a suburban townhouse or an inner-city penthouse, there's no denying that full-length curtains offer ambiance, privacy or style for a home. Design experts show how they have incorporated window treatments to add more than a touch of flair.
Wonderful way to top off a window
Looking for a quick and easy way to dress up a window - with or without curtains? Momtastic shows us how to create this stylish window treatment with fabric scraps.
How to mount a curtain rod or rail
If you need to hang or install a curtain rod or rail there are a few basics you need to know before you start drilling into walls.
Pelmets are back in fashion
Perhaps it's my age, but I have always liked to have a pelmet at the top of the window, especially when hanging blinds. For me, it provides a finishing touch and hides all the blind hardware out of sight. Here's how to make a decorative pelmet ...
Fashion for windows
Do you still have a pair of sheets hanging in over the rail in your living room simply because you can’t decide whether you should spring for custom shades or buy some off-the-shelf curtain panels? Here are some tips to get you on the right track...
Dressing awkward windows
There are more than a few homes out there that have a window or two that are almost impossible to dress. They might be small windows in a large wall, corner windows, windows high up, or windows that just don't feel as though they belong in the room.
How to dress windows
Windows are the new stars of the home - they can be dressed to frill or to thrill, or kept simple and chic. There's now a wealth of choice in treatments from classical swags to minimalist breaths of muslin and even curtains made from suede or leather.
Dress up plain curtains
It's so easy to add embellishments to dress up plain curtains. You can use anything from buttons, bows, ribbons and trim to add some pizzazz!
Stylish solutions for windows
The practicality and cheerfulness of Roller and Roman blinds makes them particularly suitable for any room in the home.
Window treatments for a sliding door
Here are some easy and stylish ways to dress up a sliding door
How to measure for blinds
Blinds are easily fitted as a do-it-yourself project, but make sure that you take down the exact measurements when having your blinds made, or when buying blinds. Here's how to measure for blinds
Keep nosey neighbours out of your home
Many homeowners, especially those living in a townhouse complex or cluster development, are plagued by nosey neighbours. So how do you keep them out of your home if you don't want to layer the windows with drapes?
 

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