100 Windows - #97

This is a picture I found on the internet to show a client who had exactly this arrangement of windows and furniture.

As we had already put woven wood shades in other parts of the house, I thought it was a natural to add them to the windows in the dining room.  The printed drapery panels add softness and also a touch of elegance.
Later, I was delighted to find out that this picture was taken by my friend here in Virginia, Bob Narod.

100 Windows - #96

We started with existing sheers over a very wide door that leads to a screened in porch.

Although we only added a valance, the change was dramatic due to the sheer size of the treatment, and the strong embroidery and colors of the fabric.

The rhythm of the print was really quite lovely!

100 Windows - #95

Another day, another cornice board!
I believe these are the largest cornice boards I have every seen.

Beautifully executed and proportioned, you wouldn't think such a strong fabric print would be so restful in a master bedroom.
You can see that the smaller versions were made for either side of the bed.  I believe this fabric may be part of a ready-made line of bedding. So smart to buy yardage of the duvet fabric to cover the cornices.

You could hang a traverse rod up underneath the cornice to draw the curtains at night. Or, if the panels are stationary, the cornice is deep enough to hide a shade that can be pulled down.

100 Windows - #94

I feel fairly sure that this curtain is a ready made, but it's fun how they used the matching fabric for the cornice, which is most likely a custom project. And here's another idea of what to do with those arched windows. (In this case, ignore them!)

100 Windows - #93

Just your basic panels with a 6" border hem, which is the same fabric used in the valance. The valance is either a cornice or a flat valance mounted on a board.  The flat valance would be easier to mount into a bay window.  The draped cording would be interesting to add to the valance, especially since it is in a solid fabric. 
I really like the idea of framing a piece of wallpaper and hanging it like art, as shown here.

Happy Easter 2015!

....and we will take a little break from window treatments to wish you a Happy Easter and show you how I decorate my table in my spare time..........

It's all so random! And some of these things I've had for 15 years - others are brand new.  Sources include Williams-Sonoma, Pier 1, Anthropologie and JoAnn's.

100 Windows - #92

And then there is a window for you lovers of trim.

Definitely more trim than fabric, here!