We have examples of elaborate draperies, simple curtains, Roman shades, bamboo blinds, and more.
The rod closest to the window supports a transparent floral printperfect for allowing light but providing privacy when closed.
The solidblush-coloredouter drapery frames the floral fabric, adding even more softness to the graceful space.
Triple Play
Abank of windowsmakes a striking focal point in this living area.
To accommodate thearched doorways, draperies are hung from a track at ceiling height.
The stained wood finish adds visual interest in contrast to theoff-white wallsand grooved wood ceiling.
On windows, drapery panels hang from rings.
But because of theheavy moldingabove the door, there’s no good place to hang a rod.
Elegant Impact
With high ceilings and elegant molding, this bedroom called for equally dramatic window treatments.
Draperies topped with box pleat valances trimindividual windows and the bay.
The designer repeated the soft fabrics used on bed linens for consistency and to maintain asoothing palette.
A valance-drapery combination adds impact, and valances are also ideal for covering working parts.
Extra Embellishment
CrispRoman shadesare the window treatments for French doors in this sunny nook.
Grosgrain ribbon applied with a hot-glue gun is an easy alternative to sewing for do-it-yourselfers.
For a more intimate setting, draperies visually terminate the space at the room’s outside wall.
Industrial Edge
Custom-width French doors crafted from steel lend anindustrial styleto this transitionalliving room.
Dark brown draperies mesh with the metal finish.
Doubled Up
Dark-stained French doors andblue draperiesharmonize with the colors in this brown-and-blueliving area.
With their paneled grids, the doors pick up on the bold graphic pattern on armchairs.
The blue drapery color is repeated in apaint treatmenton the inside of the bookshelves.
Traditional Leanings
Two pairs of French doors with transoms flood this living area with light.
Linear Design
Architectural detailsand draperies work as a singular visual unit in this cottage bedroom.
Draperies play off theceiling beams, continuing the linear design, and fabric repeats the ceiling paint color.
Crisp pleats pull the lines of the weighty material downward in neat strokes.
Simple in style and inexpensive, the blinds gain prominence when contrasted with heavy wood molding.
