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Window Treatment and Shelf Window Treatment and Shelf From "Weekend Decorating" episode WDC-303

Figure A

Ordinarily a workout room wouldn't require a decorative window treatment, but because this room is open to the rest of the house, the window requires something stylish and in keeping with the home's feminine decor. So a softly pleated valance (figure A) of silk dupioni is going to be mounted on L-brackets above the window as an accent that won't detract from the breathtaking lake view outside.

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Project time: 5 hours.

Window Treatment

Materials
Fabric
L-bracket
Screws
Drill

Steps

1. Measure and mark for the placement of the bracket on one side of the window.

2. Predrill screw holes.

3. Position the bracket and screw it into place.

4. Repeat the process on the other side.

5. Position the valance and as before, predrill; then screw valance into place.

Expert Tip For an ultra-simple window treatment, hang terrycloth towels from tension rods with clip-on curtain rings.

Figure B

Shelf (figure B)

Materials
Shelf project
Shelf unit
Brackets (should come with the shelf unit)

Steps:

1. Measure the wall and mark for the exact center.

2. Then take a measurement from the middle of one back plate to the middle of the other. Transfer these measurements to the level.

3. Using the level, transfer the measurements to the wall using your center mark. These will be for the center shelf.

4. Position the bracket as you screw it in place. You may need simple drywall screws where you hit a stud, or wall anchors where you don’t. Remember: the shelves will be holding a significant amount of weight.

5. Position the shelf over the brackets and use an Allen key to lock it in place.

Expert Tip: Drywall alone will not hold heavy shelving. Make sure you locate the studs inside the wall and secure your shelves to them.

Time spent so far: 10 hours.

RESOURCES :

Tomboy Tools
Tomboy Tools, Inc.
Website: www.tomboys.com

Window Film
Decorative Films
Website: decorativefilms.com

GUESTS :

Richard Lehner
Construction Innovators
10710 Coward Mill Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37931
Phone: 865-560-1970
Website: www.constructioninnovators.com

Amy Calandra
Devine Color
E-mail: info@devinecolor.com
Website: devinecolor.com

Jan Haag
Design professional

Tena Hill
Interior designer

Kari Openshaw
Allied ASID Designer

Irene Harrell
Design expert
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