| Windows play an important place in a familys health | | | | cover basement windows in the winter will not only |
| and well-being. They are the eyes to the world. | | | | keep the cold out, they can be painted to add an |
| Windows let the suns light in, warm and light the | | | | artistic flair to the room. When done right, visitors |
| home, and expand the living space. | | | | may not even realize that the framed pictures are |
| Window treatments are part of a rooms decorating | | | | covering windows. |
| scheme, protect furniture and carpets from fading, | | | | One often overlooked window treatment is to just |
| trap heat in the winter, let the breeze enter the | | | | leave it alone. A beautiful trim, framing a window that |
| room in the summer, and frame the window. | | | | overlooks a garden, can be far more beautiful than a |
| However, most window treatments are expensive. A | | | | $2 000 professionally made curtain. |
| drab, basic window treatment for a small window can | | | | Another decoration is stained glass. There are several |
| start at $200.00. It can easily cost $10 000 to buy | | | | artisan shops where you can purchase custom-made |
| suitable window coverings to fit into todays suburban | | | | stained glass covers for windows. This may be the |
| home. An upscale home with arched and two-story | | | | perfect choice for a bathroom or master bedroom |
| windows can easily cost the homeowner in excess | | | | where you want to let in maximum light, but have |
| of $25 000.00. | | | | 100% privacy. |
| This does not mean that the average homeowner | | | | While a stained glass window from a professional is |
| needs to settle for second rate window treatments. | | | | not inexpensive there are many reclaimed stores |
| The first thing the home decorator needs to ask is | | | | with old church windows that an artisan can easily |
| what they need. Sales people can easily convince | | | | cut down to fit your windows. |
| home decorators that they need lined and weighted | | | | Another twist is the glass blocks that have been |
| curtains with Scotchguard and UV protectors on | | | | used to divide rooms and separate living areas. |
| them. This is not true. | | | | Stacking these glass blocks in the window will still |
| Not all windows need lined curtains. Rooms that face | | | | allow light to enter while keeping the heat in, and |
| the sun in the winter, and are not used often, can | | | | maintaining privacy. |
| get away with a temporary lining under the curtains. | | | | Construction reclaimed stores, and shopping online, |
| However, this lining doesnt need to have a UV | | | | are the places to find the best deals. One often |
| screen. In fact, it can be a simple sheet of flannel | | | | overlooked deal is the bedding sets sold online. For |
| that is clipped to the curtain rod and removed when | | | | the price of a comforter bedding set in a local |
| people use the room. | | | | department store, you can buy a complete 11 piece |
| People never think of using many inexpensive | | | | bedroom set, including curtains, if you shop online. |
| decorative things for window coverings such as | | | | A little ingenuity and care and you can save |
| louvered doors, screens, and even certain papers. | | | | thousands of dollars dressing your homes windows, |
| These items can easily be used as window coverings. | | | | and even outdo the homes where more than $25 |
| In fact, using reclaimed kitchen cabinet doors to | | | | 000 was spent on the window treatments. |