Let's start off by refreshing our minds about our last topic...basic draperies. They greatly enhance and soften a room, with or without trim being added. Take a look at the pictures below and pay close attention to the draperies and then imagine the rooms without any draperies.....see, they make the rooms.....Simply Irresistible!
Courtesy of House Beautiful magazine
Notice how this lovely room is using only a neutral color palette and single width draperies. This is very simple, yet very lovely. The draperies have the added charm of a darker neutral (or even gold) trim sewn down the inside panels. These do the trick of both adding appeal to the room and "softening" the entire area.
Courtesy of House Beautiful magazine
I included this photo to show you that the panels can be as basic as sheers. If you can imagine this room without this window being treated you will see how even this "softens" this area and makes it more inviting. It doesn't always have to be a solid or print fabric. If you carefully look down at the bottom of these panels you will see that they have two bands of a darker sheer fabric sewn into them. This adds yet another simple flair to these basic sheers. You can be as creative as you'd like or as simple as you'd like!
Courtesy of House Beautiful magazine
This one represents an entirely different look...but it's the same drapery style. Look how the two differ so dramatically just from the use of bold, black-and-white print fabric. Of course, that chandelier adds much drama to this bedroom!
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I had to point out this one which again is the same drapery style, yet such a different impact. In this room the solid drapery fabric matches the wall color. It gives the room a sense of unity (just as the black-and-white one does) but in a different way. This is yet another simple way to soften your room yet not make the window treatment such a focal point.
Courtesy of Traditional Home magazine
Here is yet another example of solid panels that are closely tied in color to the walls. In this room the fabric is several shades darker than wall color, but in the same family. You can take your paint chart and go down several colors (this is how you are sure to stay in same color family) and select a darker (or lighter if paint is the darker shade) color for the window treatments........how lovely! Then the accent color, yet another topic for another blog day, is popped in the rug and chairs.....Simply Irresistible!
Courtesy of Traditional Home magazine
You must be thinking....drapery panels in a "bathroom".....yes, you can add some drama to this room too! Look at how it warms up this area (meaning "cozying" it up). Without these, this room would be "cold" especially with the all white color theme. These lovely panels also give this bathroom a more traditional feel.
Courtesy of Traditional Home magazine
And for the few of you that may know me personally, you will know that so far, THIS is my favorite....because I love the family of "pinks"! How refreshing and simple this room is....even with a punch of color. These panels add flair (from color and pattern) and coordinate so well with even the artwork in this room. To me....this is truly...Simply Irresistible!
Courtesy of Traditional Home magazine
Ah, just a breath of fresh air in this room! Gorgeous! This one is a close runner up to the one above that I like so much....and it's not even PINK! Imagine that!
Courtesy of Traditional Home magazine
Now for those of you with maybe a little more contemporary preference...here's a new twist for you. Here we have a bold print fabric trimmed out on both sides and even the top with a contrasting solid gray fabric. Also, if you will notice the top of these, they are not the usual pleated top or shirred on the rod style. These have grommets (rings inserted into a hole through the material) in which the rod is inserted through. Great look!
Well, my friends.....I hope you have found all of this helpful. Be sure to go back to the last posting and review what we shared then about draperies. In each of the photos, pay close attention to the rods that were used (many styles and finishes are available). We will address more uses for basic draperies next time.....something you may never even have thought of......so until then, go have a most BLESSED day!
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