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Window treatment

So you’re planning a room makeover? It’s time to give your windows some love, says our trio of curtain and blind experts. It’s important to think of practicality as well as style, with the shape and size of your window and the room’s function as important as the fabric, heading and lining choice. ‘So many people forget to include window treatments when planning a new look. Windows take up a huge amount of space within a room and are an ideal canvas for expressing your creativity,’ says Yvonne.

A NEW BOLDNESS

‘Compared to 20 years ago, our choice of window dressings is relatively safe today,’ says Deirdre. ‘Back then, we were confident about having pelmets

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