Decorate your Living Room- Part IV

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Glamorize those windows with designer's touch

Just when your room is completely decorated, you look at those drapes and say, "They just don't fit!" The simplest solution is, take down those ugly window drapes. You can even remove the rods and store them in a safe place that is hidden from view. Start looking for replacement window coverings.

It's easy to see your windows in a whole new light with insights from professional designers. With just a little bit of thought about the look you are trying to achieve, combined with design savvy of window treatment experts, you can achieve those fabulous windows. Few tips from experts:

Don't be afraid of color: Many people play it safe and select neutral window treatments. Yet, mixing two colorful window treatments is a simple way to inject energy and excitement into a room. Select tones from opposite sides of the color wheel. For example, pair a golden honeycomb shade with deep aubergine velvet panels to brighten and add punch to your windows.

Vary textures when mixing neutrals: If bright colors aren't what you are after, mixing subtle colors in wonderful textures can instantly bring elegance and ease to your rooms. For example, combining rich silk in an earthy bronze with delicate, sheer georgette in a creamy color results in a beautiful effect that goes with any decor.

Use a corner to your advantage: In homes with wall space between two corner windows, use panels or draperies with one side stacking to the left, the other to the right. Panels meet in the corner for the dramatic look of one continuous window. In contemporary homes where windows meet without wall space in between, honeycomb shades are a wonderful solution. When closed, the windows appear as bold bands of color; when open, shades virtually disappear for an unobstructed view.

Give small windows big impact: Don't lose hope by small or unattractive windows. One terrific way to make small windows appear larger and more dramatic is by using light-colored panels that start well above the window and puddle onto the floor. To enhance the width of a narrow window, specify panels significantly wider than the window and hold them open with tiebacks-the effect draws the eye outward.

Design in stages: If your dream windows are a little out of reach right now budget-wise, don't fret. It is an evolving process that doesn't have to be finished at once. When you move into a home, privacy and light control are most important, so focus on installing functional blinds and shades that will be the foundation. Then, when time and budget allow, add luxurious panels and draperies.

Designing beautiful windows can seem intimidating, but it's really not. Designers have selected hottest design trends and edited them into easy-to-work-with color palettes and fabric groupings. Whether you want the function of wood blinds or the luxury of silk draperies, it is available to you in affordable prices.