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tive all summer.

Climbers, planted on
either side of the window,
can be trained to frame an
arched window; they could

be roses, clematis or wisteria.

If you combine them with
decorative wrought iron
grilles, interior treatments
may become unnecessary. A
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privacy as well as an attrac-
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window with an unins:iring
view can be transformed
with one or two stained-glass
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lighting installed inside the
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wonderful effects from the
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inates glare from a south-fac-
ing window.

Sheers or glass curtains
diffuse strong sunlight and
give privacy during the day.
They are made of thin,
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which can include muslin,
gauze, voile and Jace, cotton,
rayon and any number of
synthetics, Most synthetics
can be washed and hung wet
without ironing -— they are
less expensive than natural
fibres, wear well and keep
their shape.

Organdy is a thin, trans-
parent cotton; it is stiff and
wiry and will hold its shape,
tied back, ruffled or draped.
The finished width of a sheer
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three times the width of the
rod, Some sewing rooms use
up to six times for a very
thin and billowy inaterial like
voile.

Curtains can match any
interior style; they can frame
a fabulous view, unify awk-
wardly shaped windows, or
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window. A small room will
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contrast in color between
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This unity aiso helps to
emphasize a fabulous view.

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

If you plan to buy sew
windows, you might want to
check out vinyl windows as
an alternative to wood. They

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