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many styles for a window

THE LAST article on window

. -treatments covered some of the

architectural options such as bare

‘ windows, planters and wrought

iron grilles as well.as trellises,

'. «plants, shutters, blinds and
+> Shades.” -

: “. But who can deny the appeal of
white or cream-colored sheers, silk
and lace? Is there a more beautiful
sight than a window or French door
covered in billowing masses of soft

- white sheers, framed by a climbing
rose bush in full bloom?

‘. Whichever. treatment you
choose, it should harmonize in -
color and style with the exterior of
the house.

~ Windows are the eyes of our
homes — too much colorful make~
up overpowers the facade. But a lit-

“tle decoration in the right place can
work wonders.
- Unity and consistency are good
guides, not only for window treat-
ments, but for all home decor ques-
tions.
If you have decided on white
tie-back sheers for instance, the

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exterior will look unified if the
treatment is repeated on all win-
dows which face the front of the
house.

Most draperies must be lined; i
their color and texture vary from
room to room, the lining (which
faces the exterior), should be the
same color for all windows.

Curtains and draperies can
match any interior style; they can
frame a fabulous view, unify awk-
wardly shaped windows, or enlarge
the apparent size of a window.

Asmail room wil! seem larger if
there is no contrast in color
between wall and window treat-
ment. If walls are white, sheers
could be white gauze and draperies
white taffeta or linen.

If you want to emphasize the
view from a window, the window
fabric should blend with the wall in
color and texture. When draperies
have strong colors or patterns, as
for instance chintzes tend to, we
notice the window treatment rather
than the window or view.

Sheers or glass curtains diffuse
strong suntight and give privacy’
during the day. They are made of
thin, almost transparent fabrics
which can include silk, cotton,
rayon and any number of synthet-
ics.

Most synthetics can be washed
and hung wet without ironing. They
are often less. expensive than natur-
al fibres, wear well and keep their
shape.

Swiss muslin, gauze, voile and
lace are soft fabrics which drape
well; they are available in cotton or
in a mixture of cotton and synthetic
fibres. Organdy is a thin, transpar-
ent cotton; it is stiff and wiry and
will hold its shape, tied back, ruf-

fled or draped.

Budget is usually a big factor in
the choice of curtains, as is fullness.
The most gorgeous fabric will look
skimpy if we try to save on quanti-
ty. (I know, because I have tried).
W’s better to buy a sufficient quanti-

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ty of a cheaper fabric than to buy
less of a more expensive one.

The alternative would be to buy
the expensive and gorgeous materi-
al and to create an asymmetrical
look, such as a swag, knotted and
held in place around the window
with rosettes, cords and tassels, to
the floor on one side and to just
below the sill on the other,

The finished width of a sheer
should be at least three times the
width of the rod. Some sewing
rooms use up to six times for a very
thin and billowy material like
gauze.

Curtains can also be made of
translucent or opaque light-weight
fabrics like batiste, chintz, crepe,
linen, silk, satin, cotton or taffeta.
They can replace sheers or can be
hung with sheers for more privacy

‘at night.

Even bed sheets can look won-
derful; the secret is to add a touch
of luxury such as hand-sewn seams,
antique tassels, a lace border, an
interesting wrought iron rod; a few
pieces of old costume jewelry on
the tie-back and unusual curtain

See Draperies page 16

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COVERING WINDOWS in billowing masses of seft white sheers
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