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what window treatment goes well with grommet - curtains & drapes

by Prof. Brenda Balistreri Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago

Scoop grommet curtains create a unique visual at the top of your curtains. This style is available on select curtains and is a perfect contempoary, casual look. Grommets don't have to be purely casual. Go for a little more elegance by adding sheers to your windows or layering with thicker fabric options to filter out some light.

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What can I do with these white curtain grommets?

Breathable and lightweight, you can put up these white curtain grommets and have your room look airy. You can also use them as shower curtains. Breathable and lightweight, you can put up these white curtain grommets and have your room look airy. You can also use them as sh… .

What color curtains go best with hard window treatments?

Hard window treatments are often in wood stains or neutral paint colors. When layering curtains on top, any pattern or solid will work well with these neutral finishes. Choose a drapery color or print with colors that match other finishes like your rug and throw pillows.

How do I choose the best window treatments for my living room?

Follow these tips to get the most out of your living room's window treatments. Keep in mind: Price and stock could change after publish date, and we may make money from these links. Drapes that rest right above the frame stunt the window and let in less light, which can give the entire space a crowded look.

What are the different types of window treatments?

For your base layer, choose from between hard window treatments ( wood blinds, shutters, faux wood blinds) and soft window treatments ( roman shades, roller shades, cellular shades ). Hard window treatments are often in wood stains or neutral paint colors.

What color blinds go with drapery?

White blinds will look great with virtually any drapery fabric, as long as it's not a white/cream that's so close it clashes. If you go with stained wood blinds, try choosing a fabric that has tones of the stain color in the print or weave.

How to mix roller shades with curtains?

If you have shallow windows or want a sleeker look, try pairing roller shades with curtains . To mix and match without making your windows too busy, choose a solid shade and printed drapes or vice versa. If you're feeling extra adventurous you can mix 2 prints, just be sure that one is large scale and the other is more delicate.

Can you layer roman shades over window treatments?

One timeless window treatment combo is layering drapes over Roman Shades. Because they're both soft window treatments, they play well together and give your room a cozy feel. For versatility, choose light filtering Roman Shades for daytime privacy and blackout curtains to block light at night.

Can you tilt shades like blinds?

Sheer shades can be tilted like blinds to adjust the light coming it, but they're made of fabric, so they also roll up for a completely clear view. Layer blackout draperies on top to darken the room when needed.

Do cellular shades block drafts?

Draperies and Cellular Shades. If you have old windows or live in an extreme climate, cellular shades will insulate from outside temperatures and block drafts like a champ. However, the contemporary look of cellular shades isn't right for every home's style.

Can you use roman shades and drapes together?

Combining Roman Shades and Draperies in a matching fabric bulls the room together, but also each window to have the function it needs. This look also works well if you want drapes but some of the windows don't have enough wall space to install a rod, or are blocked by furniture like a headboard.

Why don't I like grommets?

I don’t like grommets because they can look messy and not evenly spaced. Also, they look more industrial for my taste. I like back tab curtains to cut the messy look, especially for stationary window treatments on the sides of windows. Any comments about back tab curtains?

Do grommets look natural?

It just looks rigid and stiff, doesn't look natural. It just doesn't softly frame the window and "merge", if you will, with the wall. Hence, doesn't soften the room like a traditional style curtain can. To me, grommets are the equivalent of a 45 year old woman dressed in a mini denim skirt with a t-shirt with prints.

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