A difficult good-bye

I've wrapped up the Christmas season in different ways, but 2013 will stand out as a doozie in my memories. In Newfoundland the season is "officially" over on January 6- Old Christmas Day - when most people begin to think about taking down decorations.  <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE2ueX3plpi0NjwhS3fQBit9F3k7uDYXfcGNdis0jHo_xXxNSyMxzs3n2KXbvvLXEQcBY1j2hK3FT35erslGsWU_uhPSWrssyOqS9WXvYRqkOyX8ed_8aW8JC7f5p8TGo3z5hUy1OI04pP/s1600/photo-7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Simple Christmas decorating " border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE2ueX3plpi0NjwhS3fQBit9F3k7uDYXfcGNdis0jHo_xXxNSyMxzs3n2KXbvvLXEQcBY1j2hK3FT35erslGsWU_uhPSWrssyOqS9WXvYRqkOyX8ed_8aW8JC7f5p8TGo3z5hUy1OI04pP/s1600/photo-7.JPG" title="Simple Christmas decorating" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Family room looking festive at night  with magnolia and wreaths</td></tr></tbody></table>  The season was chugging along quite nicely until  January 2nd. when everything fell apart because of extremely low temps, a snowstorm, and then massive power outages prefaced and preceded by rotating outages to conserve.  Needless to say that is a recipe for all kinds of problems including broken water pipes.  I've been learning the not so pleasant ways of insurance companies ever since. Enough said!  Living in a bit of a disaster zone with ceilings ripped out, dehumidifiers and air blowers going, plumbers and carpenters banging and dragging materials through the house, etc. is not my idea of perfect harmony. <br /><br />It was like Christmas dribbled away without our noticing it.  Couldn't turn on the Christmas tree or the outside lights, couldn't entertain unless you wore your long johns, brought a flashlight and served melted snow. Much was reported on Twitter about the events, and I particularly enjoyed two <a href="http://heidiwicks.blogspot.ca/2014/01/10-things-i-learned-from-darknl-2014.html">blogposts</a> by Heidi Wicks that are definitely worth a read.  I love her humorous take on the everyday. True and funny.<br /><br />In the midst of construction I removed my Christmas decorations and looked for inspiration for next year.   <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheLtAf691pgUllQ6LwWsHl8wvhiQLaTwB7Sz6YLQR-HJwnmSgHvmYjMN9JL4qAtGXhMwziZM66ESa8Bj401FgZcAqBWfkT7dmKCJUrq-5chdw0F2QXMGyXhiPj5OMVX67mJIlJzF7QWz06/s1600/DSCN9964_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheLtAf691pgUllQ6LwWsHl8wvhiQLaTwB7Sz6YLQR-HJwnmSgHvmYjMN9JL4qAtGXhMwziZM66ESa8Bj401FgZcAqBWfkT7dmKCJUrq-5chdw0F2QXMGyXhiPj5OMVX67mJIlJzF7QWz06/s1600/DSCN9964_01.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A nature inspired theme perhaps</td></tr></tbody></table><br />My love of birds takes many forms and I have a friend who gives me one each Christmas.  I think next year I will pool them together and see what I can come up with. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdOyLeacztJTAfZMThaz2VGkbxCgYBLyfxGMnRhZBJi4MrN3plb6zSjK3l9OO7r3YD67kaR5Hrv4bKcH9XXvXHgaspi-UTV-KSQzWc7F6CxeJ0sdePzVmUdB5Ad67fSdIcl4kSBwe4fGkM/s1600/DSCN9966_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Simple Christmas decorating birds " border="0" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdOyLeacztJTAfZMThaz2VGkbxCgYBLyfxGMnRhZBJi4MrN3plb6zSjK3l9OO7r3YD67kaR5Hrv4bKcH9XXvXHgaspi-UTV-KSQzWc7F6CxeJ0sdePzVmUdB5Ad67fSdIcl4kSBwe4fGkM/s1600/DSCN9966_01.JPG" title="Nature inspired decorations " width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Birds and dragonfly</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-VCeIgvEwOdi-NZrsC5Mu1FCnfJhEh4e3lEvkMKWXNz_CMpN9yoQwFS1gS2tykdFMQEogAC4C9u5sjBQUWeX-F1WFN4HXCB07K03gJQvusZ_BmMtxgqblxDWc3-45xLZfLKeS-sNCtLN/s1600/DSCN9965_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="silver pinecones ornaments birds simple Christmas decorations" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-VCeIgvEwOdi-NZrsC5Mu1FCnfJhEh4e3lEvkMKWXNz_CMpN9yoQwFS1gS2tykdFMQEogAC4C9u5sjBQUWeX-F1WFN4HXCB07K03gJQvusZ_BmMtxgqblxDWc3-45xLZfLKeS-sNCtLN/s1600/DSCN9965_01.JPG" title="A nature inspired Christmas " width="346" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> A winter display </td></tr></tbody></table> I can't bear to put it all away, so I find little ways to add sparkle and colour to the winter months. <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAzeDlql0Me0xmXxk9iQlCJvhmDweJHbq8IbdZpc1n2pMLr6bBvzx1ENQ2jQt4pK39JNCxvHv2Ci8hngFTPRWoxSA5uEH9CEKwtY-exEhYe5xJ5PyJEjgY3EbxfdR-zi-jrXbmx5DWPHV/s1600/DSCN9969_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Accessories white and red poppy birds " border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAzeDlql0Me0xmXxk9iQlCJvhmDweJHbq8IbdZpc1n2pMLr6bBvzx1ENQ2jQt4pK39JNCxvHv2Ci8hngFTPRWoxSA5uEH9CEKwtY-exEhYe5xJ5PyJEjgY3EbxfdR-zi-jrXbmx5DWPHV/s1600/DSCN9969_01.JPG" title="Simple seasonal decor " width="464" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Poppy with birds</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">And finally my little spot of red. Good- bye Christmas 2013.</div><br /><br /><br />

A difficult good-bye

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Shea McGee Design

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I know you're all dying to know the wall color...it's beloved Palladian Blue of course! The cherry on top? Apparently this room has sweeping views of the ocean too! *sigh* See more pics, including before shots, right over <a href="http://sheamcgeedesign.com/blog/" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><b>Sources</b><br />Paint - <a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/palladianblue" target="_blank">Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue </a><br />Lamps - <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/edxkessxw" target="_blank">Jamie Young</a><br />Nightstands - <a href="http://www.blisshomeanddesign.com/FURNITURE/Chests-and-Dressers/Noir-Spanish-Tall-Chest-White-Washed.html" target="_blank">Bliss Home & Design</a><br />Bedroom Rug - <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/edxm7ssxw" target="_blank">PB Kids</a><br />Desk - <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/edxnussxw" target="_blank">Pottery Barn</a><br />Coffee Table -  <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/edxpbssxw" target="_blank">West Elm</a><br />Coral Rug - <a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/i5116iqzwqyDGMFFLEGDFFIGILEK?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hayneedle.com%2Fsale%2Fsuryaescapeesp3002arearugmulticolor.cfm&cjsku=SYR2201-5-669" target="_blank">Surya</a><br />Drapes and Pillows - Custom made with <a href="http://www.kravet.com/" target="_blank">Kravet</a> fabrics</blockquote><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span>

Shea McGee Design

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Sherry Hart Designs

<center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs6vdGL9cRflL7la7dHSigUP6orCy9k9E6Me2ouNU0iE2HFmiwedUtmdBKyS-41rKT6Q4FRXAVuWQ69BKZ3hC5mdM_nvMJGBummiIO1Gmw_sIDRtThlG5SloRbACM55C6dw6n4aBYrpYEr/s1600/living+room+right.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAF6fxJAwAvsjGJFXQ4pSvm_MYgT1NkK-u_g3V1EGR1g1yGGW3O5e1w8Mo1ds_qiZHkLFREHRLcR-13Vh01SRwE4bJUye3xkMI9wQ95cEgqFZdWh10RK1JiKEKFvYKXPST2ai8RGxTP9Pi/s1600/living+room+right+full.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin49m_CufFGONG_C427zO4Dg46v50nTjKpGqA1JGtkLSAzHGBY-niutwsrTLddh5TNyAKWiyCHFn2CAHpTT4vmN-R0McyhomBcE8Uh1pBvSdUODjU_q-sCQMzU5505VDDSCj7QJPmrM-Ks/s1600/living+room+sym-2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7KE9Hk5c_3WR_rFPt_hbcKx6Nm2477glBCZtKp9ZLqUyj2rR1P-53ssBTHi9_R-Pfd5okubDR2iOn9Z19T5gJjxXZnHL9a-Kdvk7XC240YNIZ4KTZ1DsjlU0pDCHITR7-aVTvWKc03QQW/s1600/bookcase+detail.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik_xigoZErQdB5kOBKBgVhyphenhyphenA6Bdk8lk5X8m7cBhtZZwTpiF8e31xW23_KEH71HthzBTzwPCWr_q2VKTwIW3XcZ-VA8qq3UG8EYDF0HcigwYq3-12fHMvTZ2YofoLn2oGDVvAWc8YqNVPzg/s1600/lr+nook+detail.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTxSVpWtFVTx1nXDbkdVZB9hGNq9l8HzV38rWHfcwuy_Gi5hY7E3Gw-7ttzV8cHm4hQil5cnaKb2NCpYPjy4P9jT9exd_Q3VDb4sQNC6iGte7aHdvufwasToJupHqc9Jjf5HDE1g7_qcVK/s1600/lr+vignette.jpg" /></center><br />To call this home beautiful is a serious understatement! Atlanta interior designer <a href="http://designindulgence.blogspot.com/2014/01/before-and-after.html" target="_blank">Sherry Hart</a> created a dream-come-true family room, photographed here by <a href="http://www.jenniferkeslerphotography.com/" target="_blank">Jennifer Kessler</a>. So cozy and comfortable, filled with lovely natural textures, soft and serene colors, and some fabulous styling on those bookshelves! Love the artwork by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/lindadonohue" target="_blank">Linda Donohue</a> and the cute little window seat area too! Head on over to Sherry's blog <a href="http://designindulgence.blogspot.com/2014/01/before-and-after.html" target="_blank">Design Indulgence</a> to see more pics–including before shots!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span><br /><br /><br />

Sherry Hart Designs

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Laura Tutun Interiors + Jane Beiles Photography

<center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRvIiaq2u2l79Kc0gyCA-u0tvkjGkmG62NSF9ybW0LZJuqphWDDiqqEuu1PA5aCrJu9MwYiA5SRj-XxZ3Xb1gPe2obv9po4GX1WKzPe1q6QDJx24Zc-uyTTuqeqJPq8pRnWN-_8Ld60CtR/s1600/%C2%A9Jane+Beiles+-3098.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNAOu2bksTP1EgJvGWhqrmi1sFULOPBh-PkJ1sXvTwFmIn7rXxa0vxWOrwa3ZYnhdEGf1EAtFelE9q2uL9g9X9SW4zDu1b33xxH6v103pReEmHrpshJauD5gWJYc4Jt9C1otlrQuTP_9gZ/s1600/%C2%A9Jane+Beiles+-2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNRmh-lEIh0lyeLNmFkGp_5QusOiNkPtCJbqfZtzlXIZfgU3n9C2cHanFyGhma35caVqu4PL7lqqtvisjhZtef_A5SL41gv0ECi_RkrIAOD3tgTtD0saLV6qzQ_uP6WxlCbNCCIisj0eij/s1600/%C2%A9Jane+Beiles+-3101.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi38on09ykdahbrWuxc2dQcbyr5lNmPWxf0_sJEKMv5sg-DblXeKeOrAQLuN36E1_7V4aXfpwZGVlNELOpzS46cknPQsKyUSyJwmISf8M3UK8mt3h-h8W_5wDQCw7B7LT_7JwwjV5JqIgDD/s1600/%C2%A9Jane+Beiles+-3100.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIiyErRbLCZIP6vGCG5SkGSw3V5R-4axMMthLzgBUJ46wqMQFBo-LJPHXSG9ZMWQb0ZumTIXNMRv41iBv08nrA_xgS_qrlhI9wnMAErt-71i_GI5eDDM_RMchI1aa7iNhkQXtniz_bHomN/s1600/%C2%A9Jane+Beiles+-3096.jpg" /></center><br /><a href="http://lauratutuninteriors.com/" target="_blank">Laura Tutun Interiors</a> out of Rye, New York and <a href="http://www.janebeiles.com/" target="_blank">Jane Beiles Photography</a> immediately stole my heart with this light and bright bedroom! I love how crisp and clean it feels, yet still manages to be super fun! A perfect mixture of patterns going on here too. I especially love the wallpaper next to the gorgeous roman shades! And that fab turquoise chair is the perfect finishing touch! See more beautiful projects from Laura right over <a href="http://lauratutuninteriors.com/" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span>

Laura Tutun Interiors + Jane Beiles Photography

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Current trends in window treatments

<br /><b> </b>So what are the  current trends in window treatments?  The key words are <b>simplicity</b> and <b>minimalism </b>with an emphasis on crisp, clean lines. Gone are the days of heavy draped effects using jabots and swags; tab curtains or gathered valances. If you are wondering if  any type of valances are still in style this <a href="http://designinghome.blogspot.ca/2013/02/6-effective-uses-for-valances.html">post </a>will answer the question.  <br /><br />Not a lot has changed since I wrote this post in early 2012.  Because it is so popular with my readers I thought I would add updates that reflect 2015 choices.  You might also like to check out <a href="http://designinghome.blogspot.ca/2012/06/choosing-drapery-hardware.html">Choosing Drapery Hardware. </a><br /><br /><b> </b><span style="color: #ff9900;"><b><span style="color: black;">Layering</span><br /></b></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">While layering is  popular, the overall look remains clean, and the palette is usually consistent for both treatments.  Blending colours rather than contrasting ones work best when you want to layer treatments. Any type of blind can be used under drapes for a layered look. </div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="window treatments layering drapes woven wood blinds " class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1631" height="400" src="http://www.greatinteriordesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/roll-up-bamboo-shades-window-design.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Current trends in window treatments " width="360" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Layering drapes over woven blinds</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/architect/san-francisco" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">source </a></small><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidTv5LrxftsUuEnsvs9_2GTxo7uFyKJD-vPuyj2aH63to2bXSOwS8HfwXYCZ_PSwj6a3EahcyVUrnLvNDieY5J9XnkrxrvmlJ1nk2S7e7UtqJ-3ueSqYlvBBZAThuhIx5VsSADtcLebqQs/s1600/022510layer-05_rect540.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="window treatments layering drapes Roman shade" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidTv5LrxftsUuEnsvs9_2GTxo7uFyKJD-vPuyj2aH63to2bXSOwS8HfwXYCZ_PSwj6a3EahcyVUrnLvNDieY5J9XnkrxrvmlJ1nk2S7e7UtqJ-3ueSqYlvBBZAThuhIx5VsSADtcLebqQs/s400/022510layer-05_rect540.jpg" title="Current trends in window treatments " width="315" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Layering drapes and Roman shade in bay window</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/layering-window-treatments-109719">Apartment Therapy</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b> </b>This is an interesting look with drapes and two romans with the outer printed one stationary  I suspect. I am not a lover of the partial rod because it creates a chopped look and I never choose dark rods with light drapes because the rod becomes the dominant feature as it is above. You can purchase rods with elbows that allow you to span the width of a bay window. This is a much more finished look.<b><br /></b><br /><br /><b>Pattern is hot</b><br />When you look through new fabrics you are bound to notice that textures and patterns abound. You can't go wrong with geometric patterns, trellis designs, large scale florals, bold colours, whimsical motifs etc.<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiGqcDSzdEy9FN8AtzFi53VcsOQ8k0KKpP62-pwfEvg9KUbp-z5N0UZoIm8aafHyRTQDLQywMzeFV_kyrPzVpOv6cgWUd1gp0dZ1d8eLGsbRnZa6YdUaXAeVYTP1P-fq1mwWhkeQ01NLg-/s1600/patterned-drapes-Designers-Guild.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="window treatments geometric designs drapes " border="0" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiGqcDSzdEy9FN8AtzFi53VcsOQ8k0KKpP62-pwfEvg9KUbp-z5N0UZoIm8aafHyRTQDLQywMzeFV_kyrPzVpOv6cgWUd1gp0dZ1d8eLGsbRnZa6YdUaXAeVYTP1P-fq1mwWhkeQ01NLg-/s1600/patterned-drapes-Designers-Guild.png" title="Current trends in window treatments" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Geometric designs are always popular</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVT22YpazvXMznzYVDLaYxZ-3gBFXxXIn6HbcbN-xCcvaD29FOwJBphlHCgBAhyphenhyphenl3_lDFPK7Pey98N5XBKh6CAAwy4V3SvPrYYfMk4Wly8gTedu4lR6OPNzICFBrwFVIXA3FV8LLLOtvT/s1600/striped+-valances.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="window treatments striped valances drapes " border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVT22YpazvXMznzYVDLaYxZ-3gBFXxXIn6HbcbN-xCcvaD29FOwJBphlHCgBAhyphenhyphenl3_lDFPK7Pey98N5XBKh6CAAwy4V3SvPrYYfMk4Wly8gTedu4lR6OPNzICFBrwFVIXA3FV8LLLOtvT/s1600/striped+-valances.jpg" title="Current trends in window treatments " width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stripes never go out of style</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFl7FBKniq7-iwXf17ztNmmUSF8bOJeMUaYyFbBmSyqG3pRzD5Ox3ksXIdOoo_R6v5k9md6jZaZutxFWC2KgBRYpau_RASpWmXtu4FKTyhxbRFR6-a_C5C4TxReI4gpOYCkF88ZrwD6tza/s1600/floral-+white-pattern-drapes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="window treatements drapes floral trends" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFl7FBKniq7-iwXf17ztNmmUSF8bOJeMUaYyFbBmSyqG3pRzD5Ox3ksXIdOoo_R6v5k9md6jZaZutxFWC2KgBRYpau_RASpWmXtu4FKTyhxbRFR6-a_C5C4TxReI4gpOYCkF88ZrwD6tza/s1600/floral-+white-pattern-drapes.jpg" title="Current trends in window treatments " width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Floral patterns on light backgrounds are very popular</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.atlantahomesmag.com/article/delight-design">source </a></span></div><br /><b>Banding </b><br />Vertical or horizontal banding is very popular and adds beautiful detailing and interest to any plain drape. You can add banding to good advantage if you want to add visual height or width to a space. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">  </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjim51WnV6hgMfJ11pmVvs1j67sG5KTDYXbuD2ZLUhWHfNNaaHlH-lMe-pr8G1QukIy31QjWGCV-Rqm6F5KiUYaeH18A40qC-RApY5NLdMHfPhi8ktYXxhxG6cdR13hp0YOSTQHGbC1HcwF/s1600/white-drapes-banding.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="window treatments vertical banding " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjim51WnV6hgMfJ11pmVvs1j67sG5KTDYXbuD2ZLUhWHfNNaaHlH-lMe-pr8G1QukIy31QjWGCV-Rqm6F5KiUYaeH18A40qC-RApY5NLdMHfPhi8ktYXxhxG6cdR13hp0YOSTQHGbC1HcwF/s1600/white-drapes-banding.jpg" title="" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vertical banding to match duvet</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hammersmithatlanta.com/folios/new.home/brookhaven.drive.php"><span style="font-size: x-small;">source</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/191428/Rosedale-Living-Room-Drape-Vignette-modern-living-room-toronto" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="window treatments drapes with banding" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/191428_0_8-3999-modern-living-room.jpg" title="Current trends in window treatments " width="276" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Horizontal banding </td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designer/toronto" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a>  </small><br /><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/lisaferguson/lisa-ferguson" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Lisa Ferguson via Houzz</a></small></div></div><br /><b>Wider drapes </b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://interiorhit.com/decoration/interior-design/luxury-bathroom-design/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="elements tips for curtains"><img alt="window treatments drapes 2014" class="aligncenter" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJS4o8XFP4jlyHdbCrgYuBRNcL4drZtyJqNRQ6HHu-ftvUl37AMxeGycF_tNNGOk1OAA-1YHO_jAVCsSVBnn-mXwnSynv8Mft62eg5ICRcnlpMD0m8lylz82W3dIwKGyzzLOp3YU9l-q4/s400/0610Nye15-de.jpg" title="Current trends in window treatments " width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Visual width added by mounting drapes beyond the window frame</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://interiorhit.net/">Interior Design-Decoration Ideas</a></span></div><br /> Overall, drapes are  getting longer and wider to accommodate the trend to make windows appear larger in scale which is a trending look right now.  Lush materials like velvet and silk add to this look. <br /><br /><b>Tone on tone </b><br />The window treatments in the room below are simple, harmonious with the walls, and allow the view and the room to shine.  When deciding the colour of your drapes you should first consider the look/feel you want in your space.  If you want restful, choose solid colour with texture and keep to the colour tones in the room. <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://interiorhit.com/decoration/interior-design/bedroom-luxury-interior/" title="beautiful colors curtains"><br /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/19215/Sophisticated-Style-contemporary-living-room-new-york" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt=" window treatments tone on tone drapes" border="0" height="314" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/19215_0_8-6331-contemporary-living-room.jpg" title="Current trends in window treatments " width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Tone on tone draperies  for a restful look </td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff9900;"><b><span style="color: black;"> </span></b></span><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/2041/Rosemarie-V-DiSalvo" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Rosemarie V. DiSalvo</a></small></div><br /><b>Longer, looser pleats</b> (5-6 inches)<br />While on a recent trip to Europe I noticed that pleats are getting softer and longer to provide a more contemporary and less formal feel in a room. There are many different headings to choose from to get the look you want . <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ3WhFtAImu7_hMX-2F_50muno2jhMQOFRA4IqwTY3tXvSADOhFvjC9wRy2Vqnrm-l7O0Vhz_CsSizwioOl7U0eainPrHSkPMhUz5dXkl58B48w9vzJcTZiz9ywbw0TBu7SuZgBZsmgx8C/s1600/supreme_thermal_pinch_pleat_drapes_image_title_rxhkl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="window treatments 6 inch pinch pleat " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ3WhFtAImu7_hMX-2F_50muno2jhMQOFRA4IqwTY3tXvSADOhFvjC9wRy2Vqnrm-l7O0Vhz_CsSizwioOl7U0eainPrHSkPMhUz5dXkl58B48w9vzJcTZiz9ywbw0TBu7SuZgBZsmgx8C/s400/supreme_thermal_pinch_pleat_drapes_image_title_rxhkl.jpg" title="Current trends in window treatments " width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Longer pinch pleat</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;">You can't beat pinch pleated drapes.  They continue to be the industry standard for elegance. Pinch-pleated drapes characteristically retain their shape, maintaining a consistent appearance opened or closed and hang beautifully.  </div><br /><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMWyRqC42kmLZuPdyqAdAO3hDbkgki_vhjPCw-AhcQm24BjdXvonpLpE05PcwOfc_vudXLSQQOK7-GdMoWy73j5AtOI8TfJE9R-MCvHeXXFtSUE5CKXKWStUluiG4K3fx9ra7axzi_VPo8/s1600/pencil+pleat+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="window treatments long loose pencil pleat " border="0" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMWyRqC42kmLZuPdyqAdAO3hDbkgki_vhjPCw-AhcQm24BjdXvonpLpE05PcwOfc_vudXLSQQOK7-GdMoWy73j5AtOI8TfJE9R-MCvHeXXFtSUE5CKXKWStUluiG4K3fx9ra7axzi_VPo8/s400/pencil+pleat+.jpg" title="Current trends in window treatments " width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Long looser pencil pleat </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="color: #444444;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAKx3_xhmzOejp-AH5DRH_tkXXGKclDQMgiRaje_BKZHZ-8f-cQD62RzL8CXpQgkqNtKPdKxF1NwxI2ar5ICEpG6jDF21KViJkl9MYlF7iTg-1Co0UrFzMj2p7MO0_jccZ1YkxA_JP8DT5/s1600/inverted_box_pleat_l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAKx3_xhmzOejp-AH5DRH_tkXXGKclDQMgiRaje_BKZHZ-8f-cQD62RzL8CXpQgkqNtKPdKxF1NwxI2ar5ICEpG6jDF21KViJkl9MYlF7iTg-1Co0UrFzMj2p7MO0_jccZ1YkxA_JP8DT5/s400/inverted_box_pleat_l.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Long inverted (back) pleat </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.bestwindowtreatments.com/thaisilkpleateddraperycurtainpanelinanycolorchoicebordered.aspx">source</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><small><br /></small></b><b><small><br /></small></b></div></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>Cleaner look in headings </b></div><br />  <br />The inverted  box pleat (back pleat), my personal favourite,  is a soft but tailored look for modern decor.  It has been replacing pinch pleat styles when a more clean contemporary feel is required. Lighter colours and tone on tone add  softness to home decor.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj70ovz1WLce_Humrf9BRStgPln9VmeRF0CZMakg3kx8MtmmXDHBe6V8JpmMPKkByjphIx4f9DUK_dsNzw8E_pl8Dc-9oiQY5DYsJRNs3D8ePzr5da1yTR43fiteNG6RlHrMFKseuSiVaC1/s1600/drapery-lonny.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="window treatments inverted back pleat " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj70ovz1WLce_Humrf9BRStgPln9VmeRF0CZMakg3kx8MtmmXDHBe6V8JpmMPKkByjphIx4f9DUK_dsNzw8E_pl8Dc-9oiQY5DYsJRNs3D8ePzr5da1yTR43fiteNG6RlHrMFKseuSiVaC1/s1600/drapery-lonny.jpg" title="Current trends in window treatments" width="310" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inverted back pleat is contemporary and tidy</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://highstreetmarket.blogspot.ca/2011/10/designer-tip-inverted-box-pleat-drapery.html">source </a></span></div><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Grommets have been around for  a number of  years and are definitely  still in vogue.  While some grommet drapes can look very informal, it is possible to have a more styled look too.  The banded grommets below are a great example.<br /><br /> For grommets to look "lush" you need at least 7 or 8 folds at the top.  That means purchasing two sets of ready made panels or have custom fully closing ones. .If you plan to open and close grommet panels daily be warned that you will spend a lot of time fiddling to adjust them so they hang nicely.  <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/177414/livingroom-contemporary-kids-san-francisco"><img alt="livingroom contemporary kids" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/177414_0_8-1675-contemporary-kids.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/tineke/artistic-designs-for-living-tineke-triggs" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"> Tineke Triggs via Houzz</a></small></div><br /><div><b><br /></b><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/29645/Global-Living---Bluefish-Home---Showroom-eclectic-living-room-atlanta"></a><b>Updated Sheers</b></div>Yes, sheers are still popular, but they are a world away from the fussy, frilly and lacy ones that the word sheer brings to mind. The "new" sheers have subtle iridescence and are interwoven with unexpected materials, or have embossed or printed patterns or contemporary headings as in the room below.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/84654/bedroom-eclectic-bedroom-other-metros" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="window treatments contemporary sheers " border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/84654_0_8-9889-eclectic-bedroom.jpg" title="Current trends in window treatments " width="323" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Contemporary look in sheers</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGXosq0Gqdi0w3RimAQWbxxwr1pVjkaL90FSSWIWNI456TDMrZa_e4c69szjXknQ8ocSkE0NrlsgrMRRzjFCpF-dBxnBH5-P4ScFnnGmzbSF7EsBNoXkLGWY5VKd2kVFeb4oIsJlnDU5Mn/s1600/cellular-+shades-drapes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small>Houzz </small><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/7214981/Family-Residence-Forest-Hill-transitional-living-room-toronto" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/f8412e2d029d1553_8-6327/transitional-living-room.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Layered drapes over sheers with contemporary headings are still popular </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="color: #444444;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/architect/other-metro" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/lisastevensco/lisa-stevens-company-inc" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Lisa Stevens & Company, Inc.</a></small></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/29645/Global-Living---Bluefish-Home---Showroom-eclectic-living-room-atlanta" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Global Living / Bluefish Home - Showroom eclectic living room" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/29645_0_8-3938-eclectic-living-room.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Printed/textured sheers add interesting light play </td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designer/atlanta" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/globalliving/global-living" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Global Living</a></span></small><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><small><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></small></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Roman Shades</b></div></div>Roman shades continue as a  favourite for contemporary homes.   Who can resist their clean lines and  the options for amazing patterns?  Because they are a flat construction the fabric needed is much less than full drapes.  This allows you to upscale your fabric choice and make a real statement.  I can't say enough about Roman shades because they are my personal favourite.  Their flat surfaces are almost picture like and work especially well in kitchens, eating areas and bathrooms.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ghBWixj2dIYP7IzHH6XBfIEV7FjM8IHePqZJNmuTm4czOxFON0wkpew08hN64OdsuPkSwCkEtpvDsG4_2UqbkVVmrM1Tx-mr7X_luiywc9-_nozV3lD2TuqzkDuBeJM8qvoDZeF58-d9/s1600/5-hbx-modern-traditional-kitchen-painted-pattern-floors-0212-harper05-mdn-21162065.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="window treatments Roman shade valance " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ghBWixj2dIYP7IzHH6XBfIEV7FjM8IHePqZJNmuTm4czOxFON0wkpew08hN64OdsuPkSwCkEtpvDsG4_2UqbkVVmrM1Tx-mr7X_luiywc9-_nozV3lD2TuqzkDuBeJM8qvoDZeF58-d9/s400/5-hbx-modern-traditional-kitchen-painted-pattern-floors-0212-harper05-mdn-21162065.jpg" title="Current trends in window treatments " width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Roman shade with valance </td></tr></tbody></table><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/house-pictures/color-decorating-ideas-0212#slide-5">House Beautiful</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/52346/Bay-Area-green-building-and-design--nursery-non-VOC-paint--mural--eco-furniture-traditional-kids-san-francisco" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="window treatments Roman shades patio door" border="0" height="266" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/52346_0_8-3022-traditional-kids.jpg" title="Current treands in window treatments " width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> A bold patterned Roman on patio doors</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Houzz</span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXNXzA7ynA1P9pO3mqsJSne1SdG7ZRfUT3gPuFGDnGaNQ4387p1bzzeY1gxb4bRzBSo59BCj9BMHI8xl3E5Q6812ycCtLw22aRWkbYyfs8fWcP6fWbyQM9rrysgSplJf0C7hDMcD_o-69I/s1600/draperies-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXNXzA7ynA1P9pO3mqsJSne1SdG7ZRfUT3gPuFGDnGaNQ4387p1bzzeY1gxb4bRzBSo59BCj9BMHI8xl3E5Q6812ycCtLw22aRWkbYyfs8fWcP6fWbyQM9rrysgSplJf0C7hDMcD_o-69I/s640/draperies-3.jpg" width="424" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A more traditional Roman with banding</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://blog.loulousdecor.com/featured/add-style-with-custom-window-treatments/">source  </a></span></div><br /><b>Metal Blinds Return</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="contentarea">Who thought we would see a resurgence in metal blinds?  It's driven by the popularity of stainless appliances, and other metals especially bronze in an industrial style loft living.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioGR_jBDHwF6g1vIxGsfhiLN9V2NTmlUIm6JJ_c9_T7hG4HRCPW8W1JdHk_Ygh2DflUusq1A4oNkh3eCHinJfw_Kehm3GyL3z7tq-ronjKn1-4sCApBkeAnKZoy5o2bRPuvZoEKaajhsYq/s1600/metalblinds-kirsch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="window treatments metal blinds " border="0" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioGR_jBDHwF6g1vIxGsfhiLN9V2NTmlUIm6JJ_c9_T7hG4HRCPW8W1JdHk_Ygh2DflUusq1A4oNkh3eCHinJfw_Kehm3GyL3z7tq-ronjKn1-4sCApBkeAnKZoy5o2bRPuvZoEKaajhsYq/s400/metalblinds-kirsch.jpg" title="current trends in window treatments " width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Metal blinds for lofts and contemporary spaces</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blindshadeshutterco.com/"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Kirch Blinds</span></a></div><br /><b>Woven Wood Shades</b><br />The trend to more eco-friendly materials has prodded this design aesthetic along. most are made from sustainable materials including: grasses, sisal, reeds or  bamboo.  <b><br /></b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1hlgiy-dmATXPc0CK_ZHRxp5Rc4JKohjyZLPV95KANPyU3JeffzlglNvdpF22hnY0aw7uo3P5Ce_p6Gdqq3h00-nhP2Y4MEmJm8Yczu8Ielj_En2j7A7b1p5ct9LCMXFjBcT7lykJne5D/s1600/redriver+decorating.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1hlgiy-dmATXPc0CK_ZHRxp5Rc4JKohjyZLPV95KANPyU3JeffzlglNvdpF22hnY0aw7uo3P5Ce_p6Gdqq3h00-nhP2Y4MEmJm8Yczu8Ielj_En2j7A7b1p5ct9LCMXFjBcT7lykJne5D/s400/redriver+decorating.jpg" width="267" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Woven wood blinds come in many colours</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #888888; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://redriverinteriors.blogspot.com/2010_12_01_archive.html"><span style="color: black;">Red River Interiors</span></a></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div></div></div><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;"><br /></div><div><b>Cellular shades </b></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="window treatments cellular shades " border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGXosq0Gqdi0w3RimAQWbxxwr1pVjkaL90FSSWIWNI456TDMrZa_e4c69szjXknQ8ocSkE0NrlsgrMRRzjFCpF-dBxnBH5-P4ScFnnGmzbSF7EsBNoXkLGWY5VKd2kVFeb4oIsJlnDU5Mn/s1600/cellular-+shades-drapes.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Current trends in window treatments" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cellular shades offer great versatility</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.blinds.com/control/product/productID,98324"> source </a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Cellular shades are one of the most versatile window treatments available today.  They can be hung by themselves for a very contemporary look or layered with other treatments and provide additional insulation for your windows.  Options for cordless, corded, remote and top down/bottom up round out this very popular window treatment. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><b>RollerShades </b><br /><b><br /></b><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1sZNFmZTvx1lmAyPVI1L2KyPD38Dhou6LpzJWqV5sRZUtazRQzfjyhBzhjGr58wku-suJUTcIxdyFVsU4BtmkTLFvSdM_wp2YrvCJsI4AGA8mnZKUMWxD3ipMeLsExH7XkMfHT-ytXQD8/s1600/pattern+leaves+roller+blind+Hunter+Douglas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1sZNFmZTvx1lmAyPVI1L2KyPD38Dhou6LpzJWqV5sRZUtazRQzfjyhBzhjGr58wku-suJUTcIxdyFVsU4BtmkTLFvSdM_wp2YrvCJsI4AGA8mnZKUMWxD3ipMeLsExH7XkMfHT-ytXQD8/s1600/pattern+leaves+roller+blind+Hunter+Douglas.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hunter Douglas patterned </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0onV5wh6_18WhUEOj84eok11_XOpFelShDt-FDQ4p8LZ7XhRhSR61K5XLaNkQAWnVdpWTzsKzKhmAYJ22tKKhHVdrHvS5UgfbZRiJ1uiMBK2BKGp9aOHT-xLPbU3Q8wui1UXYoZOwD2CZ/s1600/black+roller+blinds.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0onV5wh6_18WhUEOj84eok11_XOpFelShDt-FDQ4p8LZ7XhRhSR61K5XLaNkQAWnVdpWTzsKzKhmAYJ22tKKhHVdrHvS5UgfbZRiJ1uiMBK2BKGp9aOHT-xLPbU3Q8wui1UXYoZOwD2CZ/s1600/black+roller+blinds.jpg" width="336" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www1.americanblinds.com/FrontEnd/FrontEnd.View/alliances/9f7ce52a-5c8c-4147-9915-ca8b26d2f743/InactiveProduct.aspx?productId=8776&orgUrl=/blinds/roller_and_solar_shades/P-8776">Modern and room darkening </a></td></tr></tbody></table><b><br /></b>Roller blinds/shades are sleek, simple and very functional and economical as well.  I can think of no other window treatment that solves as many problems as the roller blind:<br /><br /><ul><li>they fit into tight quarters;</li><li>can be used as an inside or outside mount;</li><li>look great layered in a more traditional style or stand alone;</li><li>are available in a  range of opacities from room darkening to almost sheer, and a range of colours;</li><li>choose from plain, patterned or textured;</li><li>are available in materials that are wipeable making them perfect for kitchens and bathrooms.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;">So many options for today's windows.  All you have to do is decide which works in your home.  Do you have favourite window treatments?  </div></div></div>

Current trends in window treatments

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