Contemporary window treatments

Being fixed installations, windows cannot be customized or altered to match changing interiors. However, simple window treatments can be used to easily enhance the look of the windows to match the interior déco. Simple treatments like curtains, shades and stained windows have been traditionally used to dress boring windows and they remain popular even today. Our selection of timeless window décor can help you enhance the luxury and beauty of your home with a few simple touches.

Purple with black velvet floral flocking and sheer backing window curtain

A heavy velvet curtain with a sheer backing has been popular in Victorian-inspired interiors and remains a popular choice among decorators working with period themes and turn of the century décor. The classic window treatment has been given a modern touch with this purple with black velvet floral flocking and sheer backing window curtain. The embellished Valance drops to 18 inches in front of the curtain framing the window perfectly. Each curtain panel measures 60 inch x 84 inch and features two panels and two tie backs. The curtain set is fashioned out of 100 percent polyester, which makes it virtually wrinkle free and the curtain can be easily machine washed at home. The luxuriant finish of the curtain is enhanced by the Valance and the sheer backing that can be revealed to let the natural daylight during the day.

Two panel yellow 3D sunflower window curtain

Perfect for a nursery or a kid’s room, the two panel yellow 3D sunflower window curtain is a lightweight window treatment that lets in plenty of sunlight without allowing people outside the house to peek in. The two panel curtain comes with a sheer backing, which is complemented by a translucent fabric of the curtain. The 100 percent polyester fabric is machine washable and can be easily maintained at home. The warm tone of the soft white fabric brings out the floral motif on the curtains. With a 28-inch Valance drop, the 60″ x 84″ curtains sufficiently cover the window without overpowering the room.

Contemporary kitchen window blinds

Blinds are a great window treatment for smaller spaces cramped with a lot of stuff like kitchens since they adequately frame the windows and provide great coverage without occupying a lot of space. Contemporary trend in window blinds favors the use of fabric over other materials and soft blinds with curved ends are used to provide the modest window treatment with a decorative edge. This particular fabric blind features a chequered pattern in earthy tones that complement the wooden cabinets and the warm paint on the walls. The decorative edge of the blinds gives the simple window treatment a sophisticated touch as well.

Reminiscent vinyl blackout roller shade

Roller blinds or roller shades are the simplest window treatments in the market but they can be used very effectively to declutter a room without sacrificing on style. The reminiscent vinyl blackout roller shade features a three-ply vinyl material that provides optimum light blockage and complete privacy even when the lights are turned on at night. The blinds can be matched any existing interior design style and vivid colors can also be used to turn simple rectangular windows into framed blocks of color. Though most people like to keep their roller blinds simple, they too can be dressed using valances. This is offered in a variety of roll styles, lifts and mounts.

Decoratives as window treatments

If you are not interested in spending a lot on fancy window treatments but would like to dress up your windows, a simple but effective treatment could be placing decoratives in front of windows. By placing a simple framed bit of stained glass, you can makeover the look of the window for less. Alternatively, you can hang small pots with flowy plants to dress up a bare window. This helps highlight the natural beauty of the wood used in the window and works perfectly for windows overlooking the garden, the backyard or the swimming pool since the view outside acts as a piece of art and the bare window frames it.

Roll up blinds and cornice combination

Pleated curtains framed with cornices are very defining in their own right though combining them with matching roll-up blinds makes them one heck of a luxuriant window dressing option. By matching the color of the roll-up blinds to the cornices, the whole treatment can be given the semblance of continuity so instead of splurging on expensive fabric for the curtains, cornices and blinds can be used to offset the whole treatment. Since the blinds can be rolled up, the style of the treatment varies and the effect is never constant, which can be very refreshing.

Layered window treatments

Layered curtains are a traditional window treatment that can be used with great effect to highlight a wall without blowing a bundle on it. Using the HÅVA double curtain rod set from IKEA, sheer curtains can be layered with any other curtain you have lying around the house to create a stunning effect. The sheer curtains let in lots of light in the day and the second layer offers privacy at night. Since these treatments can be made using any kind of curtains, you can create your own bespoke treatment by mixing and matching textures and colors.

Contemporary window treatments for dining rooms

Contemporary window treatments are great though they are relegated to geometric shapes and crisp edges. To bring down the edginess of an angular contemporary window treatment like a roll-up blind or a sheer curtain, frills can be added to the lower edge to make the treatment more sensual. Alternatively, you can create a ruffled look by simply taking the lower end of the sheer curtain in to create a fan-shaped frill.

Garden window design

For a minimalist interior style, a garden window can be a really refreshing addition. Essentially a garden in a window, the treatment works best for people with limited garden space or people who want to shield the view of the inside without using heavy curtains. A garden window can be fitted into an existing window space from the outside or an existing bay window can be converted to suit the purpose. If you are strapped for cash, you can also hang smaller plants in front of the window or put in a few layers of glass shelves to hold planters and create the same effect.

Temperature-sensitive self-tinting ‘smart’ window design

Developed by a team of Korean researchers, the Smart window is basically a window with a self-tinting glass that changes its color when it detects a rise in air temperature. The window works as a self-regulating temperature monitoring system that maintains optimal temperature inside the building by tinting windows to a darker hue automatically when the air temperature outside increases. Since the window does not react to the rising temperature of the sunlight falling on it, it is able to let the sunshine in during colder months.

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