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By: Charles Kassotis
Many of us enjoy entertaining others by hosting a home cooked
or catered dinner in our dining rooms. An area set aside for
the exclusive purpose of enjoying food should be warm, cozy,
and attractive. One of the most important features of your
dining area is likely to be the windows. Even at night, guests
will probably notice the number and shape of your dining room
windows, and the way they are decorated as part of your home’s
overall theme.
That is why it is a good idea to give some thought to the
way that your windows are dressed. With many options to choose
from, you will want to choose a design you can live with for
years to come, as some dressings are expensive, and fittings
can be time-intensive.
Venetian blinds offer a simple method of covering windows
so that others cannot peer inside. They come in a variety
of sizes, styles, and colors, so even this simple technique
provides many opportunities for creativity and individualism.
If you don’t care for vinyl blinds, there are other
styles to consider, as well. Some homeowners prefer the simplicity
of hanging blinds that can be readily opened and closed rather
than dealing with fabric drapes or curtain rods.
Another easy accent for your dining room windows is to hang
a valance. This piece of fabric or other substance can be
tailored to blend with the rest of the room’s décor
in a color that coordinates systematically throughout your
home. Valances come in an array of lengths and styles, so
even this simple drapery can provide you with choices that
allow for custom design and decorating.
The next level of drapery sophistication might be sheers that
come in a range of patterns, thickness, and designs. These
add a gauzy look to the windows and work well with summer
or light décor. In the winter, heavier draperies can
be added for a layered look, with the heavier fabric tied
back by day and loosened to hang down at night as a window
covering. Keep in mind that sheers and draperies will need
to be cleaned periodically. Sometimes you can use a hand vacuum
to remove dust occasionally, and send them out for heavy-duty
cleaning every six months or so.
Frilly curtains or tiebacks are available in many styles,
including café-style, to give the room a casual, fun
appearance. These curtains can match those in the kitchen,
or coordinate with other window coverings throughout that
level of your home.
When choosing window coverings, don’t forget to factor
in price, installation, cleaning, and replacement issues.
Then shop with an open mind to get the best look for your
dining room.
About the author:
You can get lots more information about various aspects of
selecting, purchasing, hanging, and maintaining many styles
of curtains at The Curtain Cart at
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