Curtain for Corner Window
Corner windows are two windows that meet at the corner and are usually designed in such a manner to maximize an exterior view. Unfortunately this creates or causes problems in choosing the kind of window treatment to give corner windows. Usually corner windows are not capable of bearing much load. So the design of the window treatment should take this into consideration, making curtains still the best and most suitable window treatment for corner windows. Hardware for curtains can be simple and of a lighter material, perfect for corner windows. Here are some curtain ideas for corner windows:
Valance and curtains
This curtain combination of valance covering the upper portion of the corner window and curtains on the outside of both windows has a great aesthetic value, let in plenty of light and frame the outside view flawlessly. The corner windows were treated as one single unit and two decorative rods that meet at the corner were used as hardware. The curtains at the outer sides of both windows can be drawn close to provide privacy at night.
Swag and tail with sheer curtains
Corner windows that go all the way to the ceiling is quite a challenge to decorate. One curtain idea for these corner windows are swag and tail combination hung from ceiling mounted tracks. The large tails were hung from the sides of both windows tied with a tie –back and smaller tails were hung at the corners and were left hanging vertically without tie-back. The tails can also be drawn close at night to provide warmth and privacy.
Sheer transparent curtains were added to cover the entire expanse of both windows that soften the light that enters the windows.
Side curtains
This curtain idea is purely for decoration. Short decorative rods were mounted at the ends of both windows where fixed curtains were hung. The entire expanse of both windows was left open to maximize the view.
Valances as Kitchen Window Curtains
Valances are enhancements to a curtain style that covers the upper portion of the curtains. A valance can be likened to a mini curtain but in reality not really a curtain. It does not cover the entire window nor can it be opened or closed. It is also a very economical window treatment since it is short so does not need too many fabrics. Valances on its own and not as an enhancement to a curtain are not usually used in bedroom or living rooms but a most appropriate kitchen curtain.
Even if your kitchen window is small or large or you only have one window or several in your kitchen, a valance or valances will surely make your windows and your kitchen look great.
Valances do not offer much privacy nor do they provide any insulation or protection from the sun. But kitchens are supposed to be an airy and bright place and having it open to sunlight is the best way to keep it airy and light. Privacy should not be an issue as far as kitchen windows are concerned. Most kitchens are located at the back of a house facing the backyard. Having a valance as a mini curtain rather than a curtain that covers the entire window will give Moms a view of the playing kids even when she is busy cooking.
If privacy and sun protection, however, are required for a kitchen window you can always pair a valance with a café curtain so that it will appear as a tiered curtain. A valance is the best top treatment to a tiered curtain. The top portion is your valance and the bottom, the café curtain. This will give your kitchen window a very fancy look.
Give your kitchen windows a new and modern look by hanging valances rather than full length curtains.
Curtain Ideas for a Bedroom
The bedroom is your sanctuary. It is a place to rest, a haven to weave your dreams. Reasons why your bedroom should not only be restful but should offer an ambiance that will inspire dreams enthuse romance and encourage fantasy. Here are some curtain ideas that will convert your bedroom into a place of dreams:
Drape your bedroom windows with silk
To get that romantic and dreamy ambiance for your bedroom, indulge yourself by draping your bedroom windows in silk drapery panels. You can add tassels, pleats, beads, crystals or buttons to add to the romantic vibe of your bedroom
Dress your bedroom windows with sheer curtains with an opaque lining
Sheer curtains are the ultimate in drama and appeal. During the day time you can open the opaque lining and allow the light to stream through the room and the breeze to gently waft through the sheer curtain and make it gently billow. You can draw the opaque lining close at night time to provide more privacy.
Hang your bedroom curtains in layers
Layered curtains will add dimension and soften the ambiance of the bedroom. A patterned panel, specially whimsical and pretty patterns such as butterflies, flowers and the like, in one of the layers will make the look fancier and dreamier.
Hang pleated curtains that will cover the entire window wall
A floor -to -ceiling pleated curtain covering the entire window wall will lend the room elegance and style. It will also create a cocoon-like environment that will give you that warm and secure feeling. The more functional advantage of this style of curtain is that it will make a small room look bigger and narrow windows look wider.
Combine bedroom curtains with an embellished valance
Add a valance embellished with beaded fringe to soften the edges of the window and also to lend whimsy and fantasy to the ambiance of the room.
Hanky Curtains
Hankies are well known for their ability to transform or be transformed. Magicians can turn hankies to flowers or doves but you too can do your own transforming, from hankies to dainty curtains. Hanky curtains come in two styles, the most simple of which is a café curtain, a rather short curtain appropriate for kitchen windows and other short windows. With only 14 regular size hankies you can make a dainty café curtain for your kitchen window. Here’s how:
• Arrange 7 hankies in a row with their borders overlapping on top of a table. Hold the hankies together with pins. Arrange another set of 7 hankies in the same manner.
• Attach a hankie to the next with zigzag stitches. Secure two ends of the sewn 2 set of hankies together with pins. Again,sew the two sets of hankies together using zigzag stitches . You now have a “fabric” big enough for a café curtain to a regular size window.
• Make an opening or pocket for a curtain rod on the “hankie fabric” by folding the top of the “hankie fabric” around an inch and sewing along the border.
Another way to use hankies as curtains is as an accent to a readymade or store-bought plain curtain. Here’s how it is done:
• Buy readymade curtains that will fit the measurement of your window. Lay it down on a work table face up.
• Position the hankies on top of the store-bought curtains in the desired pattern or design or cover the entire store-bought curtain with the hankies if so desired.
• Once you have decided on the pattern or design, gently pin the hankies on the store-bought curtain in the exact position you so desired.
• Sew each hanky in place using a neutral color thread or a thread with a color that complement the colors of the hanky.
• Once all the hankies are sewn in place iron the curtains using a no-steam iron in a low setting.
Ways to Create a New Look for the Home with Curtains and Draperies
Hanging curtains and draperies on your windows can give a room plenty of character and atmosphere. In fact hanging new curtains is a very inexpensive way to redecorate a home. A new set of curtains and draperies will immediately provide a room and home a new look. Here are ways to create a new look for the home with curtains and draperies:
• Hang new curtains using ornamental curtain rods
When you use ornamental curtain rods, there is no need to install cornices or valances to conceal the curtain hardware. Ornamental or decorative rods come in a wide variety of designs that will surely add to the beauty and elegance of the curtains.
In addition to ornamental curtain rods, hanging your curtains with the use of decorative rings can add to the beauty of the treatment. Ornamental curtain rings come in bronze, copper or other metal materials, it could also be colorful plastic, bamboo or wood. Choose decorative curtain rings that will complement the color and texture of the curtain fabric.
• Hang floor- length curtains
To give the room an elegant and graceful look, consider hanging curtains that fall all the way to the floor or even curtains that pool on the floor. Long curtains lend elegance and grace to a room. Long curtains especially those that are hang from the ceiling also makes a window look taller and the ceiling much higher.
• Use curtain tie-backs
To make the window treatment more attractive and chic, use tie-backs particularly with long lace or other sheer curtain panels. Curtain tie-backs come is a wide variety of designs to choose from and a practical and pretty way to draw back lace and sheer curtains to allow the light to filter through the room.
• Hang swag and jabots
In lieu of ordinary curtain panels, drape fabrics over the curtain rod to create swag and allow the ends to drape the sides to create the jabot effect. You will need a fairly large or long curtain material for this treatment, but the effect will be fabulous.
Any of the above window treatments will give your windows a new look and your room an elegance and chic very inexpensively.
