Lace Curtains, Valances, Tiers and Panels � Charming Window Coverings To Mix and Match

THE COMPONENT PARTS OF THE ANATOMY OF A LACE CURTAIN

You may want a more formal treatment as shown here. It consists of a Swag Pair with a Valance in between and a full length Panel underneath. As another option, in a narrower window, you could eliminate the in between Valance and just use the Swag Pair or a One Piece Swag. If you use two Panels you could tie them back to each side for a totally different style. Also, a Priscilla look could be created by using a second Panel underneath the first Panel and tying them back to opposite sides.The possibilities are endless. Add your own additions to window valances you�ve purchased, such as hems, ribbons, or fringe to bring some of your own style into a room. Consider purchasing different types of curtain valances and mixing and matching�try hanging two at once to achieve a unique look. Choose either a double curtain rod that anchors to the wall under the curtains, or a spring curtain rod for ease and convenience. These rods can be adjusted as you wish to achieve the look you want.There is another design, shown here, that uses a little of all of the above ideas but is more informal and could be used in a den, dinette or kitchen area. Please notice that this picture also shows one window treatment used over two separate windows which creates the impression of enlarging the spaciousness of your room.Common window valance styles for you to consider:Writer of the 2004 Man Booker prize-winning novel The Lines Of Beauty, Alan Hollinghurst returns with his fifth book The Stranger's Child.A chance encounter (powered by a conniving mind) leads Alexa to glamorous but nave socialite Lady Florence, whose title and connections could open grand doors to the rich and the famous.Designing Lace Curtain window coverings can be very confusing. Let's try to simplify the challenge by starting with the very basics. Most major Lace Curtain suppliers offer many different pieces to be used in combinations to arrive at completely different looks. The pieces have various names including One Piece Swags, Fan Swags, Swag Pairs, Valances, Tiers and Panels. They are woven into delicate lace patterns or stunningly bold Macrame ring lace. Depending how you use them, your window treatment can be formal or casual, simple or ornate. Whatever combination you use can greatly influence your over-all design goals.

Hopefully with this new knowledge you will really enjoy creating your very own professional looking d�cor by stretching your imagination. The above pictures of window treatments are just a start. You can probably think of many additional attractive ways to arrive at your own person choices of Lace Curtains. In fact, you could even vary the treatments by purchasing lace yardage and sewing your own version of a window treatment. Best of luck with your newly discovered design freedom.

Author: Allen Nelson