Window curtains Pictures and Tips

Many people consider window treatments as finishing touches to the rooms decor, and usually pay little or no attention to this interior detail. However, window treatments should never be neglected, as they play an important part in emphasizing the individual character of the place. Window curtains truly stand out in any well decorated room. They add that extra pinch of style and panache to a house. Apart from that, buying a custom made (custom tailored) curtain can have various other uses like:

• hanging a translucent curtain over a window to frame a view
• a curtain can easily make a lovely doorway to separate eating, dining or entertainment rooms. It enhances privacy while maintaining décor
• long curtains can often give a false impression of a higher ceiling, making the room look larger and more elegant
• hanging a curtain around an art piece would give the whole room a princely touch.

Light Eyelet Curtains

Eyelet curtains; ideal if you are pushed for space as they stack back neatly.

Sitting Room Striped Curtains

Inverted pleat curtains; a modern and contemporary way to show off your room

Green Tab Top Curtains

Lined tab top curtains in “soft cotton”; an inexpensive way to spruce up your windows.

Floral Kitchen Curtains

Lined and interlined triple pleat curtains in “Poppy”; add lavish extravagance whilst keeping your heating bills down.

Children's Bedroom Curtains

Lined pencil pleat curtains in “Pinky”; fun fabrics to liven up kitchens, bathrooms and kid’s bedrooms.

Blackout Eyelet Curtains

Blackout lined eyelet curtains; essential to keep you and your kids asleep for longer.

Crewel Bedroom Curtains

Lined and interlined double pleat curtains; this hand embroidered fabric comes in extra wide widths (280cm) to avoid unsightly seams.

Bathroom Roman Blind

Lined linen Roman blind; earthy colours take you back to nature.

You can also use many other creative ways to use curtains in your house. If you plan to buy some wonderful curtains, you must shop with the “the natural curtain company“. They have a wide variety of beautiful curtains for all occasions. They have some amazing discounts going on as well, which we’re sure you will enjoy. Here are some from them …

Beautiful Window Treatments for Bedrooms

Author Jackie Dishner




Whether looking for romantic ambiance,

blinds to control sunlight or window treatments to protect your privacy,

design experts uncover seven ways to dress up bedroom windows.

Drape With Silk

For a luxurious and romantic ambiance in the boudoir, designer Sharon McCormick pampers the bedroom in silk drapery panels, choosing a restful, sea glass color. Add pleats, tassels, crystals, beads or buttons for a custom touch. Included underneath is a remote-controlled window shade for privacy.



Metallic Finishes

If it's drama you like, you can get it with hardware. New Englander Sharon McCormick loves bedroom drapes that hang from large wooden rods in metallic finishes. Add more personality to the frame by selecting elaborate, crystal or fabric-wrapped finials.



Mix It Up

Designer Kati Curtis favors a combination of simple sheer and opaque draperies in her Manhattan bedroom designs. The sheer fabric stays open during the day to allow light in. At night, the opaque panels help buffer sound and keep light out for a good night's sleep. For a sleek touch, hardware is hidden in the window pocket.



Pleat From Floor To Ceiling

Choose a traverse or gathered rod and cover the entire wall by hanging pleated window treatments from floor to ceiling. Chicago-based designer Mary Susan Bicicchi creates a coccon-like feel with black-and-white patterned drapes in her own bedroom. Use the treatment to make a small room feel larger or open up a room with tall, skinny windows like hers.



Hang in Layers

To soften the look and add dimension to a bedroom window, California-based designer Lada Webster loves to use layers. She suggests adding a pattern to one of the layers to create a whimsical look or touch of character. Then it becomes a focal point in your private space.



Oversized Hardware

DrapeStyle designer Rick Thompson created this urban chic panel with oversized grommets and topped off with chocolate brown silk banding. The lighter metallic mesh fabric provides privacy, yet still allows light into the room. Oversized grommets work well in a smaller space with fewer windows and in contemporary settings, if you want the hardware revealed.



Trim With Fabric

Add a fun element to the bedroom decor with a simple, rectangular valance accentuated with beaded fringe, says Washington state designer Natalia Smith. It's a clean, unobstructed look that opens the room to light and color and adds the finishing touch — as long as the fabric in the valance matches what's on the pillows and bedding. Smith prefers a cornice with simple padding and a finished edge at the bottom for transitional, as opposed to traditional, style.

Bathroom window curtains designs 2011

Your bathroom is a very private place – keep it private with bathroom window curtains. Of course bathroom window curtains can do more than just block out light and peering eyes, they will also add class and style to your bathroom.

This article will give you some tips on how to choose the right curtain for your bathroom window. It doesn’t need to be difficult, but when you are shopping for bathroom curtains there are a few simple things to keep in mind. Watching out for things like privacy, lighting, matching your décor, and the quality of the fabric, will help you to choose the right bathroom curtains.

When you begin shopping for your bathroom curtains remember privacy and lighting. Keep in mind that the curtain you are shopping for is for a bathroom. Unlike other rooms you are more than likely going to want a considerable amount of privacy in your bathroom. Hence there is a need for a curtain with a good amount of coverage.

Window Treatments Design Ideas 2011 By HGTV Designers

Stylish Window Treatments

Modern Stripes

Simple panels are one of the easiest and most popular window treatment options. To spice up the living room's neutral palette, designer Troy Beasley selects white-and-green-striped curtains. Choose wider stripes and contrasting hues for a more modern look.

Curtain Combos

Valances provide a streamlined look by hiding drapery hardware. Designer Troy Beasley pairs a valance with cream panels trimmed in brown to add warmth to the bedroom while still letting in a little natural light.

Layers of Pink

Layer a mixture of curtains to create an updated design. Designer Andreea Avram Rusu pairs vibrant striped sheers with deep pink panels for a bright and contemporary bedroom.

Bold Contrast

A grommet heading, rings inserted into the top of the curtain fabric, is a contemporary and clean solution for hanging drapes. Make a bold statement with black and white stripes, like the Horizon in Shantung panels from Wildcat Territory. Photo Courtesy of Wildcat Territory.

Sleek and Blue

Designer Lori Dennis maintains the contemporary look of the living room with sleek panels hung close to the wall. Hidden hardware gives the window treatments a streamlined look.

Full of Frills

Unique window treatments complete a room. Designer Shelly Riehl David creates custom puff-top silk draperies for this romantic and feminine bedroom.

Creative Treatments

Windows aren't the only place for beautiful draperies. Designer Tracy Morris fills a luxurious bathroom with soft pleated curtains hung along the walls to add warmth and to create different spaces.

Pretty and Practical

Combine panels with blinds for privacy and to add warmth to a room. For a natural and unique touch, designer Jennifer Duneier uses a bamboo rod to hang the panels.

Flowery Style

Floral patterns don't have to look outdated. Look for ones with a large print, like the black-and-white Roman shades designer Erinn Valencich uses in this modern bedroom.

Keep It Simple

Simple shades and panels in a modern geometric pattern frame the view of this stylish study. Designer Troy Beasley says, "Keep windows open and light. Don't dress up the windows with jabots, swags or other old-fashioned, fussy treatments."

Contemporary Window Treatments Panels 2011

These lined window treatments with unique bursts of color are a great way to transform your windows. The engineered embroidered and printed flowers offer dimension mixed with complementary hues for a visually exciting look.


Bring depth and dimension to your windows with these beautifully designed window treatments. The color blocked sections in complementary colors are accentuated by engineered pleating in a wavy design


The luxurious look of these window treatments give your room a refined feel. Solid colored panels and charcoal and cream leaf silhouettes on the valance are heightened by silver and gold accents.


The deep gold and light cream colors of this window treatment will add a touch of elegance to either classic or contemporary decors.


These refreshing window treatments feature a unique medallion design with a mixture of embroidery and textured jacquard in soothing shades of brown, taupe and gold.


This elegant window panel has a faux silk finish and is adorned with embroidered flowers for a touch of subtle grace. A great way to bring sophistication to your windows.


Regal and royal these window panels really make a statement. The panels and ascot valances feature metallic scrolling patterns that give them a subtle shimmer, adding drama to your decor. Merlot, gold, chocolate and cream colors all feature a golden metallic accent.


Window panels are a lovely addition to any window with corner weights sewn in for elegant drapability. The generous width gives a rich, full look to windows, while the classic styling enhances both formal and casual settings. Panels are also interlined for heat and cold insulation as well as for room darkening capabilities.


Window treatments have sweet rosettes along the top to bring a lovely touch to any window. Pair with the Rosette sheer window panels for a stunning look.


Add a natural, rugged appeal to your windows with these textured window treatments. The tightly woven panel and valance adds character to your decor and is a great coordinate in any room.

Kids Window Treatments Design Ideas 2011

Hibiscus flowers and rad colors combine to make the perfect valance for your favorite surfer girl. Its fun theme will create a cheerful bedroom decor.


Put the perfect finishing touch on your child's Abby bedroom with this beautiful valance featuring embroidered butterflies and flowers and ruffled edges


Complete the look of your child's Catalina quilt with this coordinating valance. It will add the perfect finishing touch to this pretty bedding.


Express your own unique style with the addition of colorful striped window panels. These tab top window curtains will add a bold look and unique touch to your decor.


The bold, fun colors of these window treatments coordinate with the Self Expressions bedding. Flowers and peace signs are a great way to express your unique style.


This tab top panel curtain, featuring green and blue dots with a striped border, will brighten up the look of any room. A perfect, contemporary design for child and pre-teen rooms. Includes one panel.


Think pink to add a little fun to your surroundings. This tab top panel featuring pink and chocolate polka dots with a pink striped border will brighten up the look of any room. Panels are sold individually.


Express your own unique style with the addition of these colorful window panels. Tab top window curtain and rod pocket valance will add a bold look to your windows and coordinate perfectly with the Self Expressions bedding.


This heat transfer print on a jacquard sheer adds a modern yet lovely feel to your window. The spaghetti tab panels fit up to a 2" diameter rod and the ascot valance it the perfect finishing touch. To achieve this breezy look use two panels and two ascot valances.


These playful panels will really make your windows pop with vibrant color. The splashes of similar shades bring to mind the fun of cotton candy, and the fabric is sheer enough to allow sunlight through to create an even more vivid visual experience.