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Shades and blinds are also good window coverings to use. For the rectangular portion of the arched window, you can use either blinds or shades. Shades are available in different styles, including roll-up shades, elaborate cascading fan shades, tailored pleated shades, relaxed Roman shades, and full balloon shades. Roller shades and pleated fabric shades nearly disappear when they are raised, which makes them a perfect choice for windows where you want to bring in maximum sunlight and flaunt a stunning vista.

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Install a glass shelf across your windows and you have a very prominent place to display your favorite collectibles or tend to a gathering of potted herbs or houseplants. Glass shelves will keep the space looking bright and open while still letting you show off pretty glass bottles filled with fresh flowers or a group of vintage cow creamers.

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Colors such as reds, oranges and golds create a warm ambiance and can add a splash of color to a room without being overwhelming. Blue and green curtains create a cooler light and can bring a sense of freshness to a room. Color coordinated hardware, such as the headrail and bottomrail also provide continuity to the color scheme.

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Selecting the right window treatments for your home can often be a matter of simple and practical common sense. The right window treatments are first and foremost affordable to your budget. Select them to complement the colors of your kitchen furnishings. For example, if your cabinets or countertops are brown, match your curtains with them by having them contain a brown element, but a different shade of brown.

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Select tones from opposite sides of the color wheel -- for example, pair a golden honeycomb shade with deep aubergine velvet panels -- to brighten and add punch to your windows. Select your favorite fabric, sheer is easier, and you’re ready to go Iron-on hem tape comes to the rescue again and allows you to create clean, neat edges. Draping the valance can be done in a variety of ways, take your time with the draping and stand back often to make sure it’s hanging the way you want it to and both sides are even. Select fabrics that appeal to you, but also consider their care. Many curtains can be washed, but most custom decorator fabric manufacturers recommend dry cleaning.

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Valances, tie-backs, pleats, and ruffles are some of the accents that can be used to enhance your curtains or draperies. Blending different colors, like a light sheer under a darker drapery, can be fun and add a new dimension to your home decorating.

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Valances are great window treatments. It can be used as an add-on to an existing curtain or shade but it is also beautiful when used alone. Valances and scarves can also be used to create dramatic effects for the large window treatments when drapes are in place. Valances create wonderful opportunities to experiment with color, texture, or fabric (such as lace). They also present opportunities to experiment with different types of materials such as ribbons, bows, strings of beads, or other ornamental accents that are wrapped around or draped along the top.