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Window Treatments Window Treatments From "Weekend Decorating" episode WDC-206

This room has a large nonstandard window that takes up approximately one-third of the wall. The room is also on a walk-out level and has a door with glass panes. Privacy is needed, but to maintain the light airy feel of the room, heavy opaque window treatments are not an option.

Window area: before.

Window area: after.

Finished window.

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

Linen roman shades are chosen for casual look. They are very durable, and the creamy color and fabric finish (figure A) will enhance the mint-green walls. The fabric can wrinkle, but that shouldn't be a concern: in a lived-in home, the relaxed casual look of fabrics and furnishings adds texture, interest and character.

Tip: To bring the outdoors in, use natural materials for windows and rugs.

1. Install shade hardware (figure B). Attach L bracket to the door.

2. Attach header to the L bracket (figure C).

3. Hang shade.

4. Install window shade following the same steps. This window is long and requires two people to hold the hardware in place during installation.

5. Mount cleat on the side of one window (figure D). This will hold the shade's cord in place after the shade is raised or lowered to a desired position.

   Tip: Consider using a closet rod instead of a curtain rod for extra-wide windows. The cost savings are huge.