Inspirational Window Treatments

Interior Design: Inspirational Window Treatments
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Window treatments are a great way to add that little something extra to a room to help fill it out and make it cozy.  There are many types - curtains, draperies, roman shades and blinds - are just a few common examples.

Another great reason to use window treatments is because it can help you save money by keeping the hot and/or cold air in your home.

A few tips when creating window treatments:

• If covering a small window, install long curtains on either side with the drape bar well above the window. This will create the illusion of having taller windows.
• Try using fabrics with texture or shapes if you have a very plain room. 
  
• Change the treatments in and out with the seasons (heavier fabrics in the winter, lighter fabrics in the summer)
• It's ok to match the furniture to the window fabrics, traditionally this is how it was done

Here are a few examples of some inspirational window treatments: