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Window treatment ideas, how to work out the the do's and dont's of hanging curtains. They should give you some great ideas for interesting window treatments.

Answers to a Tall and Narrow window ?

My curtain designs idea for this kind of window. Set the curtains wider than you would normally. This gives the illusion of a wider window. Make the rod or track around 30cm wider each side of your window. Rather than the usual 20cm. Then when you open your curtains don't push them back as far as you would normally.

Wide window causing a problem ?

Window treatment ideas for this kind of window are to not set the curtains too wide off the window. Probably only 15cm at most. Even though you have a lot of curtain fabric to stack back when they open. You can use tie backs to hold them off the window. Another option is to use a thinner fabric.

Another thing that works well with french door window treatments as an example. Is to give the window more height by fitting a valance or pelmet. Only rather than the usual 20cm depth make it 30 -35cm deep and fix it higher on the wall. So with the curtains not set to wide and a deeper top treatment this gives the illusion of a squarer window. Bay window Pelmet

The dreaded arched window treatments !

Best window treatment ideas for arched windows. Most folks find this style of window a real pain. It can be as simple or as complicated curtain idea as you want to make it. The easiest thing to do is so simply fit a curtain rod straight across over the window and hang a pair of curtains. Just simply treat it like any other window.

If you simply need something to cover a half moon arch window. Then a really great fast and cheap way is with a Redi Window Shade Arch

, find one here on Ebay.

If you want to work with the shape and have arched window curtains that drape back into tie backs, then the best way is to make a cardboard template of the arch at the top of the window. Then take the drop measurements, you want to measure from the highest point in the center of the arch down to the window sill. Then measure up both sides to the point where the arch starts.

Then finally measure the full window width. If someone is making the curtains for you just give them the sizes as measured and the cardboard template. If your having a go at making yourself then you need to multiply all your width sizes by 2 to 2.5 to allow for gather depending on the curtain header style and the thickness of your drapery fabric. For more info on Arched window treatments take a look here.

What to do with a door curtain !

Window treatment ideas for doors. Normally you would have a single door panel curtain drawing back to the hinge side of your door. It makes a lot of sense to have the curtain tied back. Sometimes there is not enough room on the hinge side of the door for the curtain to stack back off the door properly. You can have the curtain draw back the opposite way as long as you have room to draw the curtain completely clear of the door.

If you only have a small space on the hinge side of your door and no room the other side. Then the best option is to have an Grommet top curtains on a rod with the curtain fabric at around 1.5 X width of the door. This will stack back into a very small space.

Beaded doorway curtains

The most beaded doorway curtains all in one place. So what sort are there, well you can get wood beaded curtains, plastic beaded curtains even luxury beaded curtains. Take look below to see a lots more kinds of beaded window curtains. So if these window treatment ideas interest you then these Beaded doorway curtains

on Ebay are worth a look.

kitchen window curtains

Window treatment ideas for kitchens. Your over sink curtains should be a few cm's short of the work surface even if this means just reaching the window sill. Also generally tied back to avoid splashes. I recommend you don't use them and if you need privacy then fit a roller blind with moisture resistant fabric.

Another thing to consider is having unlined curtains made of a good polycotton fabric. This will enable you to launder your curtains whenever they get cooking smells on them. In your kitchen you can afford to go for colorful kitchen curtains to really give your window a lift. These Tier kitchen curtains

on Ebay are really good way to dress a kitchen window where you need some privacy.

Great Ideas for you bathroom window treatments

Window treatment Ideas for your bathroom. If you have a window over a bath or shower. Then it's NO to hanging drapes. It will be a complete waste of time and effort. Really the only practical window treatment idea is to fit a Roller shade with a moisture resistant fabric. If your window is away from the bath or shower then go for it and have some curtains. Even still keep them short and have them unlined bathroom curtains. also pick a fabric that will launder well and dry well if they become damp with steam in the bathroom. Polycotton fabric are very good for this.

One last window treatment idea is to have a polyester sheer curtain on a rod drawn right across your window and scooped back into a hold back arm that matches your curtain rod. Dressed properly these bathroom window treatment ideas can look very soft and feminine. Whilst giving you some privacy.

Bathroom Remodel

The use of color, texture and patterns are important considerations when you are planning a bathroom remodel. You also need to think about the other practical aspects such as the type of cabinets, what to do with the shower, as well as safety. Well, you can see where I'm going with this. Click here if you want to learn more about remodeling your bathroom. Bathroom Remodel for the Beginner

How to pick the best bedroom curtains

How to get the best bedroom curtains without breaking the bank. Fancy some curtains for canopy bed and coordinating bed cushions for not a lot of money.

You can transform your bedroom with inexpensive window treatments and canopy bed drapes. Also sheer window treatments make a bedroom feel soft and airy. They are just perfect for creating a really inviting look. So if your looking for window treatment ideas. Then these Bedroom curtains on Ebay will not cost you too much.

Insulating curtains can solve several problems all at once

What can Insulated curtains do for you ? well to start they come in all shapes and sizes such pinch pleat curtains, grommet top curtains and also tab top curtains. They have the same thing in common which is the special backing coat on the fabric. This is what makes them into insulated curtains. They are also known as Thermal curtains as on Ebay here, but are really the same thing.

So what's so great about using insulated window treatments

These Insulated drapes on Ebay serve two purposes, the first is to keep the heat out in the summmer and the heat in when it's winter. The special backing coat prevents the transmission of heat through the fabric in either direction.

Patio doors and French doors !

fabric window treatments ideas for patio and French doors. these are great windows to have allowing lots of light into your room. One of the drawbacks can be lack of privacy on occasion, or the sun maybe a problem. An easy way to solve this is to fit a sheer curtain on its own rail. You can then open and close them to suit. Another good way is with a double curtain rod the back rod to hang a sheer for privacy. Then the front rod for the main curtains. Take a look at these Double curtain rods

on Ebay to get an idea.

Sliding door curtains

How to choose the right sliding glass door curtains. You need to decide first what it is you want them to do! It might sound a strange thing to say about window treatments for sliding doors. So what do I mean exactly, what decisions do you need to make.

The first peice of advice I will give is to fit the window treatment hardware outside the window reveal above the window. One it will just look so much better. Also it saves the patio door curtains from catching on the sliding door.

Outdoor Curtains

What's so good about outdoor drapes ? well they serve several purposes. The first is to look decorative, the second is to offer shade from the sun. Then finally they will give you an element of privacy. You can see some Outdoor drapes here on Ebay.

Panel track blinds

Patio door window treatments ideas are also known as panel curtains. They are very modern and contemporary and a great alternative to patio door curtains. They can be opened and closed by moving the panels by hand or by pulling a cord. Just like a standard corded traverse rod. Take a look at these Panel blinds

on Ebay.

The proper panel tracking system is a fairly pricey piece of kit. There are other ways of getting a similar look. Why not use a double rod or pole and 2 rings per panel to suspend it from the rod.

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