Elegant Home Decoration

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;"></span><br /><div class="post uncustomized-post-template" style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; padding: 0px; float: none; line-height: 1.3em; text-align: justify;"><div class="post-body" style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; line-height: 1.3em;"><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; line-height: 1.3em; text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);"><img _fcksavedurl="http://loveisblinds.biz/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/vigtraditional_easyrise_bedroom_4.281172945_std.jpg" alt="traditional easyrise_bedroom Arched windows window treatments" class="Arched windows" id="traditional easyrise_bedroom Arched windows window treatments" longdesc="http://besthouseinteriordesign.blogspot.com/traditional%20easyrise_bedroom%20Arched%20windows%20window%20treatments" src="http://loveisblinds.biz/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/vigtraditional_easyrise_bedroom_4.281172945_std.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(34, 34, 34); margin: 4px 5px 0px 4px; padding: 6px; display: inline; height: 300px; width: 400px;" title="Elegant Home Interior Decoration" /><br /><br /></span></div><img _fcksavedurl="http://www.selectblinds.com/images/glossary/arch.jpg" align="left" alt="arch window Arched windows " id="arch window Arched windows " longdesc="http://blog.bg/fckeditor2/editor/arch%20window%20Arched%20windows" src="http://www.selectblinds.com/images/glossary/arch.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(34, 34, 34); margin: 4px 5px 0px 4px; padding: 6px; display: inline;" title="Elegant Home Interior Decoration" /><span style="font-size: 23px;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);">Arched windows </span></span><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);">are a wonderful element to have in a </span><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);">home</span></span><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);">. They add elegance and sophistication to a </span><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);">room</span></span><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);"> and exude old world charm. However, they also cause a huge problem. For many people it is impossible to find </span><span style="font-size: 23px;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);">window treatments</span></span><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);"> to fit these </span><span style="font-size: 23px;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);">windows</span></span><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);">. They are at a loss as to what to do with these windows and the arch just ignored while the rest of the window is covered. The result is a disjointed look both from the inside and out. Here are some window treatment ideas for your</span><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);"> arched windows</span></span><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);">.<br /><br /><br /><br />Treat it like a</span><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);"> Normal window</span></span><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);">:<br /><br />For a </span><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);">wall </span></span><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);">of </span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);">arched windows</span></span><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);"> that you would like to cover with window treatments, hang a straight rod above the windows the length of the entire wall. Then hang curtain panels that cover the entirety of the windows and wall when the treatment is close. When open, it will reveal as much window as possible. Ideally, when the curtains are open, only the wall in between the windows should be covered with drapes.<br /></span><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; line-height: 1.3em; text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);"><img _fcksavedurl="http://www.homespunfurniture.com/images/com_drape3.jpg" alt="Arched windows window treatments" height="300" id="Arched windows window treatments" longdesc="http://besthouseinteriordesign.blogspot.com/Arched%20windows%20window%20treatments" src="http://www.homespunfurniture.com/images/com_drape3.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(34, 34, 34); margin: 4px 5px 0px 4px; padding: 6px; display: inline;" title="Elegant Home Interior Decoration" width="400" /><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);"><br />For a single arch, hang a rod above it the window that is wider then the</span><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);"> arched window</span></span><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);">. This way when the curtains are opened, you can reveal the beauty of the entire window.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);">Adapt regular curtains:</span></span><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);"><br /><br /></span><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; line-height: 1.3em; text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);">Regular pocket rod window treatments panels can be hung on a curved rod. You can find curved curtain rods or rods that you can shape in your local hardware store or by mail order. Once the curtain is hung, you will then need to cut the bottom straight across and re-hem it. You will want to purchase extra </span><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);">long panels</span></span><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);"> for this.</span><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);"><img _fcksavedurl="http://www.medinabuilders.com/photogallery/photo00021497/Arched%20window.jpg" alt="sunny interior design traditional look" height="300" id="sunny interior design traditional look" longdesc="http://besthouseinteriordesign.blogspot.com/sunny%20interior%20design%20traditional%20look" src="http://www.medinabuilders.com/photogallery/photo00021497/Arched%20window.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(34, 34, 34); margin: 4px 5px 0px 4px; padding: 6px; display: inline;" title="Elegant Home Interior Decoration" width="400" /><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);"><br />Hang tab top curtain panels from antique hooks installed around the </span><span style="font-size: 23px;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);">arch of the window</span></span><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);">. Cut the bottom straight across and re-hem.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);">Custom shutters:</span></span><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);"><br />You can purchase wooden shutters with that includes a sunburst top that fills the arch attractively or custom shutters that curve at the top to fit the arch.<br /><br />Install shutters or blinds across the window leaving the arch exposed. Then hang a decorative window scarf in the arched section. This is done by installing three hooks or drapery ornaments. Install one on each side, and the third one at the top center or off to one side depending on your personal preferences.<br /></span><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; line-height: 1.3em; text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);"><img _fcksavedurl="http://img.hgtv.com/HGTV/2002/10/01/bde1013_1b_windows_lg.jpg" alt="great arched window" height="300" id="great arched window" longdesc="http://besthouseinteriordesign.blogspot.com/great%20arched%20window" src="http://img.hgtv.com/HGTV/2002/10/01/bde1013_1b_windows_lg.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(34, 34, 34); margin: 4px 5px 0px 4px; padding: 6px; display: inline;" title="Elegant Home Interior Decoration" width="400" /><br /></span></div><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);">Leave them bare:</span></span><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);"><br /><br />Chances are you picked a home with arched windows because you thought they were beautiful. Unless privacy is an issue, why not leave them bare or at least nearly bare. You can add interest or coordinate them with your décor by hanging a simple swag treatment above them, or you can place a standing translucent floor screens in front of them to filter light.<br /><br />To give the windows some extra interest when you do not want to cover the window, you can </span><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);">add panels of fabric</span></span><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);"> between or on either side of the windows hung from attractive hooks or window ornaments.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);"><img _fcksavedurl="http://www.trendir.com/archives/curved-lift-and-slide-doors-closed.jpg" alt="curved window slide doors" height="300" id="curved window slide doors" longdesc="http://besthouseinteriordesign.blogspot.com/curved%20window%20slide%20doors" src="http://www.trendir.com/archives/curved-lift-and-slide-doors-closed.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(34, 34, 34); margin: 4px 5px 0px 4px; padding: 6px; display: inline;" title="Elegant Home Interior Decoration" width="400" /><br />Create a</span><span style="font-size: 23px;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);"> curved window</span></span><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);"> where you do not have one:<br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);">If you do not have an arched window, but want to give the impression that you do, you can create a straight top, arched window treatment by taking a </span><span style="font-size: 23px;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);">regular window topper </span></span><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);">or cornice board and cutting an arched shape out of the bottom edge.</span></span></div></div><span style="text-decoration: none;"><img alt="Elegant Home Interior Decoration" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377931615419179522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieyY3RpPCqBWDZJfVkHoh954UYmwH5jLXXZfBnHWIUeV3YqrmxLhWB1luozUNhH2dEPQgP40ewYYBR9L2OeNNNEARLR1QBlGCRriAp3mB8I6L4xYAR-vvT80Mkaa9H4IauI0BEiydoUaZs/s320/Smart+dressing+room.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(34, 34, 34); margin: 0px auto 10px; padding: 6px; display: block; height: 300px; max-width: 100%; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></span><span style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117);"><br /><br /><br />Generous curtains that co-ordinate with an upholstered screen add a touch of flamboyance to a dressing room, while a fluffy rug softens a wooden floor for extra comfort</span>

Elegant Home Decoration

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