Draperies and Curtains
Learn about draperies and curtains, including window covering terminology, tips on window covering styles, and some suggestions for problem windows.
Take A Window Treatments Quiz!
Test your knowledge of window treatment terminology -- match the word to the definition then click the CHECK ANSWERS button to reveal your score. Fun and fast!
Test your knowledge of window treatment terminology -- match the word to the definition then click the CHECK ANSWERS button to reveal your score. Fun and fast!
Windowcovering Basics
Learn more about windowcoverings includings options for window treatments, blinds, curtains, shades, and more. Find out what to consider before you buy, and get tips on choosing the right styles for your home.
Learn more about windowcoverings includings options for window treatments, blinds, curtains, shades, and more. Find out what to consider before you buy, and get tips on choosing the right styles for your home.
Interview with Author Katrin Cargill
Read an interview with author Katrin Cargill to learn more about her newest decorating book that offers advice for homeowners about window treatments.
Read an interview with author Katrin Cargill to learn more about her newest decorating book that offers advice for homeowners about window treatments.
"Simple White Lace Curtains"
See how simple curtains can create a romantic country inn feel for your home. These photos and sources will inspire you to design your own bed and breakfast retreat.
See how simple curtains can create a romantic country inn feel for your home. These photos and sources will inspire you to design your own bed and breakfast retreat.
Windowcovering Terminology
Window and drapery terms defined in this easy to use A-Z glossary.
Window and drapery terms defined in this easy to use A-Z glossary.
Measure for Perfect Drapery Tiebacks
Learn the rule of measurement for perfect tiebacks for curtains or draperies.
Learn the rule of measurement for perfect tiebacks for curtains or draperies.
No-Sew Curtains
About.com's guide to Flea Markets, Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, has a great idea for simple, no-sew curtains.
About.com's guide to Flea Markets, Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, has a great idea for simple, no-sew curtains.
Window Treatment Borders and Details
Rev up boring window treatments by adding easy borders, braids, and designer touches. See our slide show of contrasting borders you can add to your draperies.
Rev up boring window treatments by adding easy borders, braids, and designer touches. See our slide show of contrasting borders you can add to your draperies.
Basic Window Treatments
Download Shockwave (free) then view the Interactive Window and click on a window treatment to see it instantly displayed on the screen.
Download Shockwave (free) then view the Interactive Window and click on a window treatment to see it instantly displayed on the screen.
Child Safety Issues with Window Blinds
A good overview of the issues and solutions, from Northern Blinds.
A good overview of the issues and solutions, from Northern Blinds.
Choices in Windowcoverings
Photos of 14 major types of windowcoverings. Click on each to get an overview of the features, benefits, and approximate cost of each type.
Photos of 14 major types of windowcoverings. Click on each to get an overview of the features, benefits, and approximate cost of each type.
Cleaning Windows and Blinds
Learn more about cleaning windows, frames, curtains, shades, and blinds, from House Beautiful.
Learn more about cleaning windows, frames, curtains, shades, and blinds, from House Beautiful.
Decorating Advice by Room
Tips on choosing windowcoverings for various rooms in your home.
Tips on choosing windowcoverings for various rooms in your home.
Design Strategies for Window Treatments
A helpful discussion of design principles and options to consider when designing window treatments.
A helpful discussion of design principles and options to consider when designing window treatments.
Evaluating Windowcovering Needs
A good list of considerations when thinking about window treatments. Print out and answer each question for your room.
A good list of considerations when thinking about window treatments. Print out and answer each question for your room.
Learn More about Drapery Hardware
Find out about curtain hardware, motorized rods, tiebacks, and finials.
Find out about curtain hardware, motorized rods, tiebacks, and finials.
Questions to Answer
Tips from Design Views online, including a list of questions to consider when deciding on appropriate window treatments.
Tips from Design Views online, including a list of questions to consider when deciding on appropriate window treatments.
Windowcovering Advice
Find design ideas, tips, and more from Smith+Noble.
Find design ideas, tips, and more from Smith+Noble.