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Window Treatments and Lighting Window Treatments and Lighting From "Weekend Decorating" episode WDC-309

Figure A

This soon-to-be spectacular guest space has one natural light source: beautiful wood-trimmed French doors (figure A). Since the northeast exposure doesn't require a lot of privacy -- and doesn't have outside lighting reflecting through the windows -- lace panels are used for the window treatments. The lace enhances the feminine quality of the room, says host Nancy Golden, adding that shades can be installed later if the homeowners decide they want more privacy ....

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French Door Panels and Wall Sconces

Project time: 2 hours

Materials
Fabric
Curtain rod
Brackets and rings
Light fixtures
Screwdrivers

Steps

1. Decide on the placement of the rod. Bring up the bracket and mark for the screw holes.

2. Predrill the marks and tighten down the brackets with screws.

3. Hang and fluff the curtains.

4. Decide on the placement of the wall sconce and mark for the screw hole.

5. Predrill and place screw in the opening; the light will hang on the screw from a keyhole opening.

Figure B

6. Since this fixture plugs in, the cord is covered with decorative fabric (figure B). Shades with eyelash fringe and crystals create a fun, fanciful look.

7. The sconce for the kitchen is black iron with an organic leaf pattern, and sandblasted glass shades. It will provide ambient lighting in the kitchen/dining area.

Time elapsed: 8 hours.