Smart ways TO DRESS WINDOWS
Windows are the focus of attention in any room, letting the daylight in and framing the view. Now that double glazing and efficient draughtproofing are more widespread, the insulating properties of curtains, blinds and shutters are not as important as they once were, but the desire to cover windows after dark, protect privacy and create a feeling of cosiness in winter and airiness in summer is still strong. How to go about it is the question. We highlight the main considerations with ideas for windows of all kinds, large and small, decorative and practical and show how a well-dressed window can be the keystone of any interior scheme.
PRACTICAL CHOICES
The most hard-working rooms in any home –kitchens and bathrooms – require window treatments that will resist the potential heat and humidity of their environment and bring pattern to places where plain colors often predominate. In well-ventilated situations, fabric blinds will perform perfectly well.
In open-plan kitchens, curtains provide a soft contrast to the hard surfaces and improve the
