Window coverings have a process on how you should choose your window
curtains and drapes. You have three basic choices to decide from on
what window treatment is best for your homes decor. You first have to
decide whether you want informal or formal window coverings? Secondly
unlined or lined? And thirdly the style and type of heading desired.
After you have decided on the type of window treatment you are looking
for you can start to finalize the design. Window coverings are
influenced by several elements, which include the function of the space,
the style of the architecture of the home, and the window treatment
preferences of the homeowner. The resulting factor is the same window
design can be treated very differently depending on the person's taste.
Imagine a dining room that has a bay window. This type of window style
is usually a multi layered floor length window treatment - basically
it's a formal window covering. If your taste is a more casual laid-back
style you may introduce an informal appearance of café curtains with
some sill length and some tied back side panels.
What is a full formal window treatment?
A
formal window covering usually will have two or three layers. The first
layer may be the casement curtain and will be installed within your
Windows trim area. Usually you would use a sheer, solid or maybe a lace
panel that will lay straight or either gathered at the top. Over
draperies usually called just draperies will be your second layer.
Generally they will cover the trim and window and if there is room left
stretched further to each side or even the area that is above your
window. Optionally the third layer of your full formal window treatment
will be a valance this is also known as pelnet that horizontally runs
across the top of your window and will cover the curtain or drapery
heading. Another piece of the formal window treatment is a hard
valance, also known as a lanbre-quin or a cornice. It is normally made
with wood, which is then covered with upholstery or some fabric. To
some people by not using the third treatment it will appear like the
window covering is unfinished but in all sense this depends on the taste
and style that you are trying to obtain. By using heavy but curious
fabrics which would include brocades, Tapestries, silks, Damasks and
velvet you will enhance the prestige of the formal treatment. The
downside of these fabrics is that they will require cleaning from
professionals every couple of years.
What is an Informal window treatment?
An
informal window treatment can consist of one or two basic layers or you
may decide on having nothing at all. If you have a great window
location with privacy a beautiful window can look great even without a
dressing especially if you have a great view. Sometimes just some basic
casement curtains look great for a casual room. If you need to cover
only the lower half of the window a Café curtain can offer you privacy
and not block the light. Fabrics that are used for the informal look
consist of chitz, ticking, linen, muslin and gingham. A benefit to the
informal window coverings over the formal window coverings is that most
of these are washable and easy to take care of.
Window drapes and curtain linings
Depending
whether you have a formal or informal curtain or drape covering it will
often decide if your window treatment will be lined. Factors will
include the amount of natural light you want in your room and the length
of time you expect the arrangement will last. Unlined curtains diffuse
daylight but won't exclude it. Being the simplest form for your window
covering it is still very effective by itself as a window under
treatment. The unlined treatment doesn't have the extra thickness of a
lining and will stack lightly back. A good choice is to use a fabric
that looks attractive from both sides so there will not be a right or
wrong side for the inside or outside of your window covering. Classic
choices for unlined treatments would consist of lace, mobile, Muslim and
sheers that are made out of cotton or silk organza. You may even have
textured fabrics that have open weaves; an unlined curtain will filter
the light beautifully and give you some privacy in the evening when the
lamp is on. Try consolidating sheers with window blinds and shades.
Unlined curtain drawbacks are the damage from the sunlight on the window
treatment because there is no lining for your window fabric for
protection it will deteriorate rapidly.
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