Adding shades and drapes to your window can add a lot of character, not just to the window, but to the entire room. You can change the look of the room simply by changing the curtains and their style. It is much cheaper to change window treatments than to redecorate the entire room.

Here are 5 ideas you can use to achieve a modern look for your room.

Use decorative curtain rods

If you are not going to use valances or cornices, the curtain hardware will be exposed. If you use decorative curtain rods, then exposing the hardware is actually part of the design and will add elegance to the curtain.

Along with the curtain rod, you can further enhance the look by using decorative rings to hold the curtain together. Copper or bronze plated rings can add pizzazz to your treatment. Another idea that you can use, if you are not going to use rings for your curtains, is to use flip-toppers. Flip-toppers are usually made of fabric that is then used to secure the curtain to the rod. You can use a different fabric material for the flip tops if you want to add some contrast to the treatment.

Reconsider floor length

If you want to make the room look more elegant and formal, consider placing a curtain that falls or even pools on the floor. Floor-length drapes convey formality and elegance, while drapes that are a little short have a more casual look.

If you want to achieve a really formal look, consider hanging the curtain starting from ceiling height and then letting it fall to the floor. This makes the window appear much taller than it actually is.

Use lace tiebacks

Tie back drapery treatments have many styles to choose from, ranging from whimsical to casual. You will need at least 2 curtain rods to achieve this treatment. You will also need the lace panels of the curtain to be 2 to 3 times the actual width of the window to achieve the tieback lace look.

The tieback loop works well with drapes, bringing the drapes to floor length, to complete the elegant look.

drape curtain fabric

Using a draped fabric is a simple yet elegant way to achieve a sophisticated look for your window. This treatment works best with a decorative rod. You can use raw fabric for this treatment, but make sure it’s made of an attractive material. You will need to purchase fabric that covers at least 3 times the actual size of the window.

The basic idea for curtain draping is actually to create swags around the curtain rod, you can add pleats to the curtain to make it look tight between the swags.

Use patterned curtains

The simplest and cheapest of all treatment ideas is to simply get printed curtains. This works great for a girl’s room. You can find many thematic patterns, for example, fairy-themed fabrics or underwater-themed fabrics. When you’re tired of the theme, you can simply buy a new fabric and voila, instant makeover.

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