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Decorate Your Home With Window Treatment. Here are some great Tips
1. MINIMAL IS IN
“Strip away heavy window coverings and replace them with simple shades,” says Nash. “Younger buyers in particular are into a streamlined look. And no one seems to want a lot of fabric.”
One path to less fabric is using an upholstered cornice, says Pelley, or a flap valance like the Ace three-piece set from Swags Galore.
2. LIGHTEN UP
“Not enough natural light in the kitchen is a deterrent to buyers,” says Pelley. “Pleated shades offer a privacy treatment and still allow plenty of light.”
Just one example of an attractive pleated shade is the Smith + Noble version, available in tones ranging from Whitecap to Lilac, in subtle stripes and a tropical-looking pattern. It even comes in versions suitable for skylights or arched windows.
Provenance woven wood shades from Hunter Douglas
3. PICK CURRENT COLORS
If you’re using fabric, make sure it’s in a contemporary tone.
“The terra cotta shades, with persimmons, peaches and oranges are very ‘in’ mixed with greens, blacks and golds,” says Pelley. “You can also mix cotton fabric prints, either within a treatment or coordinating a print in the valance or cornice with another print on the cushion tie seats or place mats.”
If your kitchen is particularly tiny, then light, cool colors can make it look larger and brighter, while dark, warm colors can make an oversized kitchen more inviting.
4. TRY SOME TEXTURE
Another hot trend to get buyers enthusiastic about your kitchen is Roman shades made of rattan, bamboo or other natural fibers, says Pelley: “They add visual interest with their texture, but still roll up smoothly like the Roman shades of old.”
5. SOFTEN DIRECT LIGHT
Too much direct sunlight is also an issue in kitchens, says Pelley, since it makes it hot and unpleasant to work in. Simple wood blinds or woven wood shades, like the Provenance sold by Hunter Douglas, will filter the light without looking too heavy.
London Shade from Smith + Noble
6. CONSIDER SOME CURVES
“There are typically lots of straight lines in the kitchen — the cabinets, the appliances, the counters —everything is straight or square,” says Pelley. “It’s a good idea to add a window treatment with soft curves to open the space up, especially in a small kitchen.”
Decorating your windows will go very nicely with your other decor like your pictures or decorative vases.
