Design Classes 2011

In the new year I will be teaching another round of classes through STLCC. In addition to the classes on Resources and Inspiration I will have a class on Window Treatments. The class will focus on the elements of a window treatment.  The treatments shown are from client projects or showhouses I have done.

This is a simple treatment. The fabric panels are gathered on a wood pole with decorative finials. The color palette for the room  was taken from the fabric.

This elegant living room has silk panels that puddle on the floor. I think of it as the ball gown effect.

Attaching the fabric panel to brackets instead of a rod allows the fabric to drape and fold gracefully.

In this girl's bedroom an extra width of fabric added to the panel creates a full, rich effect as the panel is pulled to the side. The fabric softens the look of the full shutter on the window.

For this treatment a double pole was needed. The metal hardware has two poles, one for the sheers and another for the lined silk panels.

Lined linen panels on small brackets create a soft draped effect in this loft sitting area.

I would like your input. What questions do you have about window treatments? What would you want to learn in this class?

Window Treatments * Comfort And Style

Window treatments are an important element in interior design. We know longer need heavy layers to protect us from cold winds in drafty homes but window treatments still provide comfort and add style to our interiors. In this post I have included various styles of window treatments and details that add to a beautiful design.

The floral print Roman shades in this setting are a wonderful addition. They provide the necessary coverage on the windows and add to the overall charm of the English cottage style.

Although not a window treatment, I chose this photo to show how using coordinating fabrics on each side of a panel created a well designed room divider.

I think this is a beautifully designed room. What I like most about the window treatments is their height. Installing them well above the windows and close to the ceiling emphasizes the height of the room, which is a wonderful detail to show off.

These silk panels are graceful and elegant. Pulling them back higher in the panel allows more light to flood in to the room.

I particularly like the use of color in this room and the way the window treatments are part of the color scheme. The strong colors on the chair and wall are balanced by the light color of the fabric used for the window treatment.The fabric's pattern has the colors that bring the room together.

The window treatments here have a quiet elegance that are part of a neutral background allowing the accent colors used to be the focal point of the room. A stunning design.

The shade and panels of this window treatment provide comfort and style for the room. A beautiful and functional combination.

The Roman shade in this office provides color and pattern in an otherwise neutral room.

Window treatments are often the element that completes the design of a room while providing the necessary comfort.

all photos from http://www.homesandgardens.com/