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Design Ideas for Windows One of the easiest ways to change the look of a room is with a new window treatment. But which style or color will flatter your windows? Design Ideas for Windows presents hundreds of ideas, then explains how to choose the right for your needs. And there's lots of helpful advice about the care and maintenance of various materials, installation tips, and easy solutions for difficult-to-dress windows.
BECOME INSPIRED Hundreds of window treatments—curtains, shades, shutters, and blinds—with ideas for every room in the house
GET ADVICE Smart tips for selecting the right type of window treatment and the perfect style for your home—and your budget
FIND SOLUTIONS Sensible ideas for difficult-to-treat windows, including today’s popular “architectural” styles
Synopsis
One of the easiest ways to change the look of a room is with new window treatments. And one of the best ways to find the perfect style is by seeing the latest window looks from top designers, as featured in
Design Ideas for Windows. The latest title in the popular "Design Ideas" series, the book features hundreds of color photographs and special advice for choosing, installing, and caring for window treatments. Included are suggestions for pairing various types of treatments and materials with particular situations and needs, as well as coordinating with a room's overall style.
Synopsis
Design Ideas for Windows One of the easiest ways to change the look of a room is with a new window treatment. But which style or color will flatter your windows? Design Ideas for Windows presents hundreds of ideas, then explains how to choose the right for your needs. And there's lots of helpful advice about the care and maintenance of various materials, installation tips, and easy solutions for difficult-to-dress windows.
BECOME INSPIREDHundreds of window treatmentscurtains, shades, shutters, and blindswith ideas for every room in the house
GET ADVICESmart tips for selecting the right type of window treatment and the perfect style for your homeand your budget
FIND SOLUTIONSSensible ideas for difficult-to-treat windows, including today’s popular architectural” styles
Synopsis
One of the easiest ways to change the look of a room is with a new window treatment. But which style or color will flatter your windows?
Design Ideas for Windows presents hundreds of ideas, then explains how to choose the right for your needs. And there's lots of helpful advice about the care and maintenance of various materials, installation tips, and easy solutions for difficult-to-dress windows.
Synopsis
Design Ideas for Windows offers hundreds of ways for dressing a window with hard (blinds and shutters) and soft (curtains, draperies, valances, and fabric shades) treatments. All types of windows are featured in the book, including standard shapes and sizes, as well as special "architectural" windows and odd shapes. Fabric types and recommendations, as well as trimmings, are thoroughly addressed. In addition, the book provides important information regarding hardware (including many examples of the latest decorative rods, finials, sconces, and hold backs) and installation. More topics include: measuring, maintenance and care, and solutions for problem windows.
Synopsis
One of the easiest ways to change the look of a room is with new window treatments. But which style or color will flatter your windows?
Design Ideas for Windows presents hundreds of ideas that explain how to choose the right treatment for your needs. There is lots of helpful advice about the care and maintenance of various materials, installation tips, and easy solutions for difficult-to-dress windows. The latest title in the popular "Design Ideas" series, the book features hundreds of color photographs and special advice for choosing, installing, and caring for window treatments. Included are suggestions for pairing various types of treatments and materials with particular situations and needs, as well as coordinating with a room's overall style.
Design Ideas for Windows offers hundreds of ways for dressing a window with hard (blinds and shutters) and soft (curtains, draperies, valances, and fabric shades) treatments. All types of windows are featured in the book, including standard shapes and sizes, as well as special "architectural" windows and odd shapes. Fabric types and recommendations, as well as trimmings, are thoroughly addressed.
About the Author
Dorinda Beaumont is a designer, stylist, writer, and editor whose work has appeared in First for Women, Parents, Yankee Magazine, Fitness, and Wine Enthusiast. She has also done projects for Meredith Publications, Red Devil Paints, Devoe, and Storey Publishing, among others. Dorinda graduated from Pratt Institute and received her masters degree in art education from East Tennessee University. She lives in Rosendale, New York.
Table of Contents
Design Ideas for Windows
Table of Contents
Introduction- 6
Chapter 1 Versatility & Style- 8 Scale Exposure Privacy Ventilation Focus Style
Chapter 2 Planning- 46 Architecture Window types Size and proportion Maintenance Budget Measuring Hardware Hiring a pro
Chapter 3 Living & Dining Rooms- 114 Traditional formality Top treatments Pared-down traditions Modern minimalism
Chapter 4 Kitchens & Family Rooms- 146 Country style Contemporary style Defining your spaces Chapter 5 Bedrooms & Baths- 174 Comfort Coordination Style choices Children’s rooms Small bedrooms Baths
Chapter 6 Designer Details- 218 Edgings and bandings Top treatments Shades and shutters Tiebacks and embellishments
Resource Guide- 238 Glossary- 244
Index- 248
Photo Credits- 254