Dale Avanaganthi Try some bright, patterned drapes to get a statement part in your living room.

Try some bright, patterned drapes to get a statement part in your living room.

Grommet Style Tosha Scott, owner of Castle Creek Designs, has noticed an increase in requests for drapes with grommets. According to Tosha, "grommets give more of a clean appearance and create sharp folds" Grommet curtains can be found at custom manufacturers such as Castle Creek Designs and The Shade Store, which delivers a cubicle drapery with small grommets that could be hooked onto a monitor system. On a track, curtains with grommets open smoothly with no tugging involved. Picture courtesy of Castle Creek Designs



Brighten Up Using Patterns Colorful and bold patterns can be on more than just pillows and throws. Try some bright wall mirror toronto . patterned drapes to get a statement part in your living room. "In my store, chevron, ikat, lattice and trellis prints are very popular at this time," states Tosha Scott, owner of Castle Creek Designs. The most important factor when bringing in window treatments with lots of color and layout would be to consider how other accessories can help temper the space. If you go bold with window treatments, think about bringing in some neutral furnishings that won't compete with the pattern. Picture courtesy of Romo



Floor-to-Ceiling Sophistication Drapes are in high demand. Long drapes are somewhat more prevalent as houses are being built with high ceilings and loft spaces become more popular. These drapes offer a sophisticated look, and at many areas, may be customized in vivid, modern colors for an updated look. According to Janet Barragan, senior vice president of window design in Curtainworks, "Eighty-four-inch drapes would be the U.S. normal, but we currently offer 95-inch drapes, and receive requests for even longer drapes, from 108 to 120 inches, to accommodate today's houses." If you are looking for extended drapes on your windows, don't be afraid to go habit and get the perfect window treatments that really fit the unique size of your space. Photo courtesy of Curtainworks



Leave Out the Light These environmentally friendly shades absorb heat and block UV rays, which makes them a modern solution to your living space. If you have brightly colored furnishings that you would like to stay secure, then solar shades are an superb alternative. And if your living room is in a house with an amazing view, they let the unique flexibility of enjoying that view without allowing sunlight in. Picture courtesy of The Shade Store



How to Choose the Right Shade When choosing the right solar shades for your inside, Zachary Gibbs, co-founder of The Shade Store, proposes determining just how much privacy you need and assessing how much direct sun your space receives. This will allow you to pick the exact percentage for your home. "Solar colors are woven into different densities, and the densities are measured by the quantity of UV light that they allow into your space," he says. "The Shade Store provides a couple of different proportions; 3-percent filters block out 97 percent of the sun's UV rays, whereas 10-percent shades filter out 90% of the sun's UV rays, permitting heat protection and sunlight control while giving you maximum view maintenance." Picture courtesy of The Shade Store



Length of Comfort The layered look is definitely in style when it comes to window treatments. From drapery panels to colors, these items now come lined for any range of factors. Layers help to stay warm air in during winter and outside during the summertime, and help protect decor and furniture from fading. Aesthetically, lined window treatments offer a high-end appearance. "Layers deliver energy-saving qualities and make the face cloth hang much nicer for a personalized appearance," states Janet Barragan, senior vice president of window design at Curtainworks. Image courtesy of Curtainworks



Dressed-Up Colors According to Zachary Gibbs, co-founder of The Shade Store, "Roman shades have been around for centuries" And with custom made offerings, there are now more choices than ever to make the ideal colour with the right design to your living space. From classic pleats into cascade layouts, these shades are no longer considered casual and can be used to dress up the living room and choose your decor up a notch. "Clients who want to earn a big impression with their colors can choose from our exclusive designer fabric collections," says Zachary. Beyond their fabric collections, The Shade Store also offers unique add-on qualities to assist you maintain light control and privacy on your living room. Image courtesy of The Shade Store



Steel Hardware "Straightforward hardware is a big trend right now," says Zachary Gibbs, co-founder of The Shade Store. "We are getting away from the chunky look and moving toward fresh, sophisticated hardware." Steel hardware in unique finishes such as chrome, brass and antique bronze are especially attractive, including a unique texture to any living area. For a more rustic or vintage interior, classic bronze might be the perfect fit, while for a modern and compact space, you might want to go with polished chrome or nickel. Consider these bits as the final accessories to bring your own window treatment look together. Design by Kerry Howard



Clean and Classic Holdbacks Janet Barragan, senior vice president of window layout at Curtainworks, claims that hardware is getting more architectural. "The shapes on finials and decorative holdbacks have become simpler and share some aspects of architectural information. Hardware today is moving away from quite elaborate layout, and moving toward classic and cleaner lines," she says. Look for hardware that matches your window treatments, instead of competing with them. Holdbacks with the appearance of antique lace or crystal will add a bit of elegance to a drapery. Or if you have an industrial inside, look for holdbacks with a geometric pattern. Image courtesy of Curtainworks