- Remember that your bathroom is a moist environment, so window treatments here face more stress than elsewhere in your home. If your bathroom window doesn't face an area where neighbors can peer in, choose a gauzy full-length curtain. This kind of treatment withstands dampness and lets a romantic glow of light filter into your bathroom during the day. If privacy is a concern, blinds and pull-down shades are better choices. Look for blinds that open from the top down so you can let in light while still shutting out the world. If you appreciate the look of wooden blinds, look for the faux variety to avoid warping. Stained glass is another elegant choice that brings color and light into your bathroom without sacrificing privacy.
- If your home decorating style involves lots of straight lines and contemporary decor, metal blinds can work as a classy touch to your modern-style office or living space. To create a feel that's a little more homey without scrimping on sophistication, hang Roman shades. These treatments look less austere yet usually come in neutral colors and simple patterns that spell elegance. For windows that make a bold statement, add solid-color floor-length fabric panels on either side. This approach creates windows that are high drama without being too distracting.
- Bay windows are focal points in your home, so you want to use window treatments that make the most of them. White plantation shutters look classic without feeling too formal, and they also solve the privacy versus light conundrum. Just leave the top part of the shutters open when you want a bit of light without all the neighbors peering into your living room. Wood blinds are a more rustic-looking choice. Put up a valance above your windows if you want to soften the look and enhance your room's homeyness. Stick to airy curtains to let in the maximum amount of light, or don't use curtains at all; go with just your blinds. Honeycomb shades work well on bay windows and add an air of gentle elegance.
- Picking the right window treatment for the bedroom can be tough since your light preferences change. You don't want the rising sun waking you in the morning, but you love the look of afternoon rays spilling across your hardwood floor. Layered window treatments are usually the best bet for bedrooms. An opaque pull-down shade totally blocks the light when you don't want it; light, airy curtains let in just a bit of sun; and you can push both back when you want to flood the room with the sun's rays. For a visually interesting take on curtains, hang single curtains from smaller windows, bundled in the center with a ribbon or fabric tie that goes with your decor. You can also use a single panel of heavy fabric in an interesting pattern to decorate small windows. Simply pin them up at one corner when you want some light. For large windows, heavy curtains hung along with light, breezy ones look pretty and give you fine control over how much light gets in the room.
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