Dress Up Your Windows for Less
Windows are only as beautiful as the scenery they frame or the window treatments they display. A beautiful window with an amazing view can be spoiled by unattractive blinds, window shades, or heavy drapes, but a window without a beautiful view can be dressed up to look exceptionally rich and impressive without spending a small fortune in the process. Instead of going bare, and instead of covering windows with the first set of heavy drapes or curtains that match the color of the room and the size of the window frames, delve into your creative side and try something new. Step outside of the box and look for ways to jazz up ordinary window treatments while sticking to a budget. The following creative ideas for creating elegant window treatments on a budget will help you get started.
Begin with Budget Tab-Top Panels
When sticking to a decorating budget, instead of unnecessarily spending money on expensive drapery packages, begin with budget tab-top panels. Select budget tab-top cotton panels that match or coordinate well with a primary color in the room along with cafe-style rods. Cafe rods are available in finial styles that include everything from ordinary to elaborate ends. When designing elegant window treatments on a budget, select moderately priced ornate finials and the necessary hardware. Mount the hardware and hang the panels. Initially they will look plain, but after adding the following budget window treatments and accessories, they will look far more expensive and highly impressive.