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Window Treatments

Incorporating window treatments into your décor will enhance the look of your home. Curtains not only block unwanted light from coming into the home, they can also be used to make your home more energy efficient. This will save you some money on your energy bills. Since curtains come in a wide range of styles and sizes, you make want to take your time when selecting which curtains you are going to use in your home.
If you know what kind of style and color you are looking to achieve while decorating, choosing the right kind of window treatments is going to be a breeze. Since windows are considered access points into your home, and allow you to look into the world outside, you want to have them covered to prevent anyone from looking in and keep any unwanted light out. Window treatments can be found in many different sizes, shapes, colors and styles. They vary in price as well. They can range from just under ten dollars to over several hundred dollars for just one panel. Before you run out and pick curtains that are going to cost a fortune, take your time and explore your options.

First, it is best that you have a target price range that you are willing to use for your quest for window treatments. If you have a budget in place, you will not overspend when you see something that is out of your price range. Measure all of the windows in your home, and write them down. You may find that while you are curtain shopping, you will run across many different sized curtains that will catch your eye.
What style do you want to add to your rooms? Are you going for a certain look? If you have an idea of how you are trying to transform the room, then you are making good progress. Take into consideration the type and style of furniture and flooring that is in the rooms as well. Decide if you want to use blinds or curtains, drapes or shutters. Those can make a big difference in the way a room looks. Don't be afraid to experiment in order to find the perfect look.

Roman Shades

Roman shades are a simple and elegant window treatment to block the sun or prying neighbors. Nicer than plain plastic shades, but less expensive than ornate window shades, Roman shades provide the perfect start to a beginning home decorator.
Roman shades can be purchased from home improvement or department stores, or they can be custom made by in interior designer. The cheapest way to decorate your home with Roman shades is to make them yourself. Get ready to refresh your math skills!
To make Roman shades, first measure the window you'd like to put them in. Measure the height and width of the window from inside its frame. Or, if you want the shade to cover more than the window, measure the height and width of the surface the shade will cover. Your shade will probably need to be between 45 and 54 inches wide.

Before you shop for your fabric, you'll need to calculate the number of dowels and the amount of fabric you'll need. To figure out how many dowels you will need, divide the window height by six to nine inches, which will be the space between each dowel fold. You'll need to find a number that goes evenly into your window height. For example, if your window height is 64 inches, divide by six. You'll then need eight dowels for eight pleats. Each dowel needs 1.5 inches, so multiplied by eight, you'll need an extra 12 inches of fabric. You'll also need an extra six inches of fabric to mount the shade, meaning you'll need 18 extra inches for this example. Add this to your window height to get your final height. Add two inches of fabric to your window width. Now you have the size of the fabric you need. Whew!