If you are in the market for new window treatments, here are some helpful trends and tips to consider.
Natural Bamboo Blend Fabric Panel Draped to One Side
Choosing the right window coverings is an important task. As we look at current and future design trends, there are some notable influences.
Sustainable materials. There is a growing demand for sustainable window treatments made from recycled or organic materials. This trend is being driven by… Read more »
How high do I hang my window treatments? This is a question I hear all of the time. The quick answer is 4″ to 6″ above the window or window molding. In the past it was more common to hang a drapery at the height of the window, but aesthetically, a higher installation looks better as it adds size and creates a more grand look overall. The designer’s rule of thumb for rooms with… Read more »
Simple Pinch-pleat Panel Drawn to One Side
Consumers have embraced a more simple style of decorating windows. This contrasts sharply from what you would have seen years ago when very traditional styles were popular. Some would call it fussy, over styled, opulent or even gaudy. The drapery of the past, and I’m old enough to remember, consisted of swags and jabots, cornices, lambrequins, and multiple layers of fabric. First… Read more »
It’s 2022 and we still are seeing a trend of minimalism in window treatment design. For simple window décor, the cornice or valance is always a good choice. Lets take a look at what makes them different from each other and why DecoWrap is a great 2-in-1 product.
The term valance is loosely used describe a window top treatment. It can be a simple faux wood piece to cover the headrail of… Read more »
I needed a temporary valance in my mudroom since the existing one didn’t go with the rugs I had to purchase for my dog. We had to get runners for the mud room and kitchen because our dog Finnegan was slipping and falling all of the time. The new rugs, which would also be temporary, are grey with a busy pattern. I needed something simple for the window valance. Since it was all temporary, I… Read more »
Our mud room window was left plain and looked neglected. It is tucked between two large cabinets which is where we keep our jackets and way too many other things! In looking at it the other day, I realized the space could use a little something to make it cozier. A Deco Wrap cornice valance would do the trick.
To be frugal, I took a cornice style from our collection of QVC samples…. Read more »
An area rug is a very important unifying element in a room scheme. It can pull a room together, or if not chosen correctly, it can disrupt an otherwise harmonious design plan. The most important purpose of an area rug is that it should anchor the furniture. Aside from the aesthetics, there were some questions I had on the rules of rug placement. From reading various articles on the matter, here are a… Read more »
I love to share my ideas on how to save money to get a custom look, especially when it’s a DIY project with no sewing involved. Here is how I turned a fabric shower curtain into a roman pleated valance. The project was completed in less than 30 minutes. I just needed a few key items, most importantly, double sided mesh tape.
I measured the window width as the space between my… Read more »
Tammy H. -Raleigh, NC
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