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Do-It-Yourself Window Treatments
by Shea Richardson
Refacing Cabinet Columnist
You can save yourself lots of money if you take on the project of creating window treatments yourself. All you need is a little bit of patience, planning, and time.
Before you begin this project, make a plan using the details and ideas that you have brainstormed. You should write down each window treatment design idea that you have. You should also make the critical decisions that will lead you on your way to your beautiful window treatment design.
Window Treatments: How to Begin
One of the first steps in creating your window treatment design is to choose a color scheme. After the colors have been chosen, consider the style that you want to convey with the window treatment. Some types of styles include formal, classic, contemporary, and casual. While choosing the style that you want to incorporate using your window treatments, keep in mind factors such as the latest fashions and the period and architecture of the house, as well as the dimensions of the particular room and its special characteristics.
Window Treatment Design Tips
Here are some things to remember while drafting your window treatment design:
- For small rooms, choose very simple window treatments
- For oversize rooms or spaces, use more elaborate window treatments
- For multiple windows, create window treatments that are visually appealing and flow together
- Consider the shape of the window for which you are creating a treatment
After drafting out your window treatment design and ideas, decide where you will mount the rods for your treatment. For example, you may want to mount them on the window frame or on the wall. After making all of the necessary decisions and planning carefully, you are ready to begin actually making your window treatments. Good luck!
About the Author
An accomplished educator and writer, Shea Richardson has several years of teaching experience in the Georgia public school system. She holds a degree in Education from Georgia State University and specializes in topics spanning technology, education, and group dynamics.
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