Window Treatments – Curtains and Drapes, the Design Elements Part 1

Posted On July 3, 2009

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Window treatments placed against a lighter value of the same color blend into the wall. Remember that colors change from day to evening. Line–is second only to color in defining the mood and feeling of a room. Vertical lines add height and dignity to a room and are considered formal. Window treatments using strong vertical lines will carry the eye upward and can help disguise a boxy or odd-shaped window. Horizontal lines create a casual and restful feeling. Diagonal lines attract attention, causing the eye to follow them in each direction and can be distracting. Use diagonal lines as a detail rather than a focal point. Curved lines keep the treatments from looking too stiff, by using bands, borders, trims and contrast fabrics. Textures–the surface texture of the fabric can convey the mood, it also gives the fabric life, which in turn gives the room volume and life. Nubby, coarse textures reflect light and tend to look lighter in value. Combining several textures adds variety and int …

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