Curtain home window treatments don't seem too difficult until you come to the point of actually doing them. It's easy to think of them as just something you install at the end of a long period of decorating.
Choose a fabric? Easy. Style of curtains? That can't be too difficult.
Then you stand and look at your window, and suddenly all sorts of problems begin to raise their ugly heads.
- "Should I have a pole, a track, or what?"
- "How long should it be?"
- "How far up should it go?"
- "Should I have my curtains long or short?"
- "Where should I fix my cornice box?"
- "How deep should I make the cornice box?"
And so on. Well, here you'll find advice and tips on how to think about the overall effect you want for your curtains, and how to make it happen.
Think about the final result
To make a success of your window treatment you'll need to take everything into account. Think of where your curtains should draw back to - right off the sides of the window or just covering them? Should they come from the ceiling or just about the window?
Confused? Take a look at the following sections. You'll find advice and sketches to help you plan and implement your home window treatments.
Where to put your curtains in relation to the window
This is one of the most useful things to know - how to decide where the curtains should go.
Where to fit your tracks or poles
When you know the look you want, it's easier to know where to fit the hardware.
Fitting a cornice box (or pelmet)
Practical points to consider when fitting a cornice box
Fitting a window valance
Use a valance for a softer effect for your window treatment
Curtain designs
Here are just a few ideas for different curtain designs
Bay window curtains
What to look for when you want to use curtains in your bay window.
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