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Window treatment ideas are often decided by where a room is located and how it's usedAlso take into consideration your decorating style when looking at window treatmentsDo you find you are always drawn to the traditional decorating periods? Perhaps you prefer clean contemporary lines or like an eclectic mixture of various periods. Check the window treatment ideas below and see if some of these guidelines resonate with you and fit into your decor. Traditional Period Window Treatment Ideas
Draperies were always floor length and had generous pleats and folds. Austrian shades with deep gathers are a popular choice for Traditional period window decor. Tassels and elaborate tie backs were often used in period window treatments. The colors are most often solid and dramatic. Traditional windows are most often tall and large and can carry off the elaborate window decor of that period.
Curtains and draperies were simply gathered and hung from rods. Roman shades were popular. Lace and sheer panels were often used to create a softer touch. Fabrics most often used were homespun or woven cotton. Checks and stripes were the patterns most often available. Fabric was dyed with natural dyes, so most of the colors were the colors of nature; blues, greens, yellows, reds and browns were the most often used colors of the period.
The fabrics used in this decorating style are usually natural fibers; cotton, linen, fine wool. Patterns are usually gingham, checks or stripes. Calico is often used along with large florals and country scenes. Styles are gathered and sometimes pleated draperies, cafe curtains, and roman shades. Valances are often used. Soft tiebacks are used for draperies along with soft valances. Wooden rods and wrought iron were the usual hardware used for hanging curtains. Colors again were made with natural dyes so indigo denim blue, barn red, bright yellow and soft tints like pinks and sky blue were the major players in the color scheme.
Draperies usually have some type of pleating and are gathered and hung on wooden rods. Draperies usually hang to the floor to add length to the windows. Roman shades are also used in modern window decor. When valances are used, they are usually tailored with no fussy trims or gathers. Colors are usually neutral solids because they work well with both light and dark woods. Modern drapes depend more on texture than pattern. Choose plain fabrics with a pattern weave to add interest to you window decor when following modern style decorating. Check out Window Treatments Made Easy for some great window treatment ideas.
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This was a period of opulent and elegant window dressings. Flowing satins, silks and tapestries that draped well were all the mode. These were dramatic window treatments with generous swags and deep fringing and trims.
The colonial style of Early America continues to have popular appeal. Colonial life was a time of hard work and industry. Little time was spent in elegant living.
Country style is one of the top decorating choices today. It has universal appeal because it is relaxed and comfortable. It reminds us of who we are and where we come from.
Simple, restrained, tasteful are adjectives used to describe the modern style of window treatments. Modern has come to mean the style of the late 20th century. You will find no fussy trims and tassels here.
