Selecting the right window coverings for your home

Saturday, June 13, 2009

You’ve picked your paint, your furniture, your décor accessories… everything is covered, except for one thing… the windows.

According to a recent article in the St. Petersburg Times, homeowners are looking for guidance on everything from where to buy them, how best to hang them and what in the world to do with a sliding glass door.

To that end, here are some quick window tips:
- For privacy, basic panels and poles are recommended, for a combination of their ease to hang, the ready availability and cost. At any time, you can spruce up plain panels by adding a decorative trim found at most sewing, craft or fabric stores.

- Make sure to hang curtains panels high and wide enough to create the right impact, block the sun and ensure that they look right in the space. Window-length drapery is no longer considered in style, so curtains should at least touch the ground.

- Avoid attaching the hardware to the moulding, aim to install them as close to the ceiling as possible and overlapping with either side of the window. Ensure you have enough support to avoid sagging in the middle, and that the hardware is properly secured to the wall so that the weight doesn’t pull the hardware out.