Windows are an crucial design feature in any room. Your choice of d?cor will greatly affect the way the window lights your room. Therefore, choosing drapes and blinds is an crucial part of your decor concept.
If the architectural elements of a room are pleasing to you, and you want to accentuate them, you should choose blinds or panels that reinforce the lines in the space.
When you chose curtains or blinds, do not forget to consider how they will look when drawn at night. The block of color or pattern, will become a big decor feature, and must fit the decor theme.
If your windows are double glazed, they will insulate the room without needing heavy fabric. In such a case, you chose drapes based solely on aesthetic and safety considerations. Sheer light weight fabrics that float on the breeze, or are translucent are viable options when you have double glazed windows.? Organic fibers like bamboo silk and organic cotton are non toxic and non allergenic. Mixing cotton and voile will provide privacy while yet allowing natural light through. The combination of matte with sheer is a winner!
In a room where you want a linear orderly feeling, Japanese Shoji panels that alternate between one matte colored panel and three sheer panels will help you create those long straight lines. They are also very versatile. Since they attach with Velcro, you can change them seasonally, or as the mood strikes you.
Drapery finials and rods must be consistent with the room's decor, and help to tie it all together.