Interiors: Choose window treatments that are functional, attractive

Interiors: Choose window treatments that are functional, attractive How to cover your windows in an attractive and functional way is always a major question for homeowners. Is the room contemporary, or is it eclectic? Country or traditional? Is there a little retro going on in there? The window coverings must follow the room's trend. What direction does the window face? Will strong sun at certain times of the day be an issue? If so, you might need something light to cut the glare of the sun, yet let the light continue to come in. The architectural elements of the window are also important. If the window is rich with attractive architectural elements, it would be a shame to cover that beauty. Is the peruse attractive -- or annoying? Here again, to cover or not to cover is the question. Is privacy at the top of the list? That alone will determine the kind of window covering you choose. The style of the room helps dictate the style of the window treatments. If, on the other hand, there are already several patterns in the room on the walls and on the upholstery, a solid-color fabric is probably more suitable for the windows. Sometimes the architecture of the property will be the driving force; other times it will be the furnishings in the room. Is it important to black out all light in the room? That adds another dimension to your decision. The more custom fabric you choose, the more of a designer look you create. If a fabric treatment is the way you intend to go, one option is coordinating the window fabric with the fabrics in the furniture, perhaps duplicating the toss-pillow fabrics or copying the fabric on the occasional chairs. Once you've addressed the specifics and the requirements of each window, it is time to decorate. Interiors: Choose window treatments that are functional, attractive Trade News selected by Local Linkup on 08/03/2012