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Window Treatments/Questions Answered by Expert Lee Stevens
| Subject | Date Asked |
| window treatment | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: We built an energy efficient house with a Victorian look. Our floors are Brazilian rosewood and all ... A: You have couple of options as you say wood verticals are one. Then you have wood slat venetian ... | |
| BACK TAB CURTAINS | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I have 8 eight windown in my dining room/living room they are all 35 wide by 78 long and one at 43 x ... A: That sounds like a good idea you have. I'm sure your going to do it anyway but to be sure I will say ... | |
| Awkward window/door configuration | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: Greetings, I've got a puzzling situation. I am moving to a small apartment in a couple of months. ... A: The only other suggestion is to still fit the rod to the ceiling. Just set it back closer to the ... | |
| Awkward window/door configuration | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: Greetings, I've got a puzzling situation. I am moving to a small apartment in a couple of months. ... A: I would ceiling fix a curtain track, you only want something simple. You would need to to fix it ... | |
| Transom window over sliders | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I live in Florida and have a triple sliding glass door with a transom window above it. There is 13" ... A: I would be tempted to fit a decorative curtain rod at the top of the space between the two windows. ... | |
| back tab draperies | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I am going to make back tab draperies for my daughters 1st. baby. They must be ready by the end of ... A: The rule of thumb would be double the width of your window. So that means each panel would be the ... | |
| large living room window | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a large living room window with wood blinds. The window also has a curve at the top and the ... A: Since you have blinds for privacy you just need something to dress the window. So how about fitting ... | |
| Blinds for wide window | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: My living room window is 94 inches wide by 62 inches long. Is that too big to put faux wood blinds? ... A: Your right it would be to heavy to roll up comfortably. It would also put a really heavy strain on ... | |
| Hanging blinds on a transom window | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: We have a new home with a transom windows in the dining room and master bedroom. How do I install a ... A: I have only had this problem a couple of times and have only found one solution. That is to fit a ... | |
| window treatment in foyer | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: My front door opens up to two story windows - four 3.5 panels. It looks very cold and I would like ... A: I think the simplest but nicest way to add something without going overboard. Would be a sheer scarf ... | |
| window treatments for Great Room | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a great room that has 3 double windows along one wall and 2 large windows and a french door ... A: Lovely house you have there it will be stunning when finished. First out of the three colors I ... | |
| Need help with window treatments in a two store living room | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: My living room is two stories high with four windows, two above each other on each wall near the ... A: I have answered this very question somewhere else today so I won't repeat here. Just copy and paste ... | |
| living room window | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: Not a bay window. it is 3 windows, side windows space of 6 inches of dry wall and window frame ... A: I am sorry but I can't understand what your window is like. You say it's not a bay window. Then you ... | |
| options for living room | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: Just moved to a new house. It is a brand new townhome and its very contemporary. Now we are faced ... A: I think this is definitely a job for roller shades and probably electric on the top windows if not ... | |
| Patio doors | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: We have just finished renovations on our home and the old drapes do not work. Our sliding patio door ... A: The first thing that springs to mind is vertical blinds. They would give you the privacy your ... | |
| shutters and drapes | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have 4 windows that are 34W X 58L with plantation shutters on them. Above each window is another ... A: Soirry for the delay in replying. What I have done in the past with windows like this is to simply ... | |
| Hanging Curtains/Drapes with uneven ceiling/measurements | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I have four windows of equal size (two sets of two "twins") on the same wall, next to each other in ... A: My first thought is to forget the curtains hanging fron curtain rods. I would be more inclined to go ... | |
| Blinds and Curtains together | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I live in a tuscan/old world style home, with LOTS of windows. The walls are painted ... A: I would not personally put blinds on the upper windows. That is unless you need privacy, but they ... | |
| curtains | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: My walls are yellow, my woodwork is white nad the floors are hardwood. The house is a bungalow, 4 ... A: I think I would go with red as the curtain color. The reason is that it goes well with the yellow ... | |
| window treatments | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: We recently painted our living/dining room a gold color. Our living room/dining room are connected. ... A: My personal opinion is RED RED RED. Forget the other colors they don't go anywhere as good as as red ... | |
| Stretch to Fit - Curtain Rod 21" | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for a 21" curtain rod for an outsidedoor with a window:3 across and three up and down. ... A: I have struggled to find what you need from US suppliers. I have found some expandable sheer rods ... | |
| half moon window above 2 windows | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: I am having trouble with what type of window treatment to put on my 2 contemporary living rm windows ... A: You don't say whether you need to close them for privacy or not. You have a very difficult job with ... | |
| narrow window right next to wall | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a long narrow window that sits right next to a call in the corner of a room. There isn't ... A: It's always best to have a single curtain to hang into the corner of your room. I know you said ... | |
| Plantation shutter over existing trim (double hung window). | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: HELP, pls. I am deciding the best window coverage for my double hung windows in my newly constructed ... A: I think plantation shutters on this kind of window would look just fine. I see them like this all ... | |
| window treatments | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: In my family room, I have a window that my sofa is up against. Right now, it has faux wood blinds ... A: If you love silk then have silk :-) I have fitted recently some silk curtains tied back with a silk ... | |
| 2 windows with 10in space between | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I am so excited to find your sight! I have 2 windows that have a 10 inch space between the two. I ... A: I have answered your quesstion on my site. If you have not seen my answer then copy and paste the ... | |
| Wide window blind installation | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I have three windows in two different rooms in my new house that are 72 inches wide, and 76 inches ... A: Sorry for not getting back sooner, I missed your quesstion. I know what you mean about the weight ... | |
| Valances | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: Do you have any ideas for decorating horizontal blind valances? We have 2 windows in our kitchen,one ... A: I would not personally add anything to your kitchen valances. The only thing you could do if you ... | |
| curtains | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I have oak blinds in my windows. I have afternoon sun for two of the four curtains I'm buying. ... A: I would say always buy lined curtains if the budget allows. One it gives your curtains that extra ... | |
| window curtains | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: what colors would go better with gold or yellow curtains for the living/dining room which is painted ... A: Reds and greens go well with golds and yellows. My personal preference is use more red and just a ... | |
| Window treaatments for my window seat | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I'm at a loss and I would love some suggestions. We live in a rural area, on a 5 acre orchard. Our ... A: What can you do with husbands hey :-) What you need then is top up bottom down roman shades. They ... | |
| traverse rods | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I recently installed traverse rod 127" wide. After hanging the panels, they will draw however, they ... A: Without seeing the curtain rod in question it's a little hard to be exact. What I would try first ... | |
| Window treaatments for my window seat | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I'm at a loss and I would love some suggestions. We live in a rural area, on a 5 acre orchard. Our ... A: It sounds Idylic there give me your address and I will come over for holidays. Only kidding :-) My ... | |
| decorative rods for wide window | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I am getting a pair of pinch pleat panels that are 168" wide (total) and 110" length. I plan to ... A: You are going to struggle to find a decorative traverse rod the width that you want. Even if you ... | |
| window treatments | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: Desperate? I need help with a window treatments for my family room. We have 3 windows side by side ... A: My advise would be to fit long floor length curtains. This will give your windows a taller look. You ... | |
| Curtains | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: We've just recently painted several rooms in our house a taupe brown (medium) my furniture is ... A: You're asking a tough one there. I haven't found any ready made curtains in that colorway. What I ... | |
| Bathroom shutters and curtains? | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: We have a 110 year old house with original subway tiles in the masterbath in perfect shape. They go ... A: I have put curtains over shutters to simply dress a window before. The one I remember was a bay ... | |
| measurements | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I want to make valances for 2 windows 38 inches wide and 1 window 54 inches wide how much fabric ... A: Assuming it is a plain fabric with no pattern that needs to be matched. Also assuming a finished ... | |
| curtain rods | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I want to hang sheers from the ceiling on either side of my 4' window but am unable to find any ... A: I have already answered your question on my website. So to go and take a look if you haven't seen it ... | |
| window treatments | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a large window behind one end of my sectional.My question is,presently we have blinds on our ... A: You will need blackout blinds or some blackout curtains to keep the sun completely off your TV. ... | |
| stiff curtains | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I have just purchased new blockout pinch pleat curtains (ready made) for our house. When I hung ... A: You need to hang your curtains which I assume you have done already. Then you need to force the ... | |
| Sheers | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: I'm thinking of getting rid of my blinds and hanging sheers...but everyone says they are ... A: Sheers do give you privacy, how much depends on how dense the fabric is. Also where you are stood ... | |
| Hooks | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me where I could buy Rod Pocket Curtain Hooks? I live in Hamilton, Ontario Thankyou A: If you have a pair of rod pocket curtains you do not need hooks to hang them. All you need to do is ... | |
| what color curtains? | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I have Gliddens - Toasty grey on my walls, dark brown leather sofa, medium colored hardwoods. What ... A: I think Gliddens-toasty grey is a great neutral color so will go with most others. So I think the ... | |
| High Ceiling, Short Window | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: high. I was thinking of going high to give the illusion of higher windows, but then I would have ... A: First You need to think about the windows use. 1. As in do you need privacy are you over looked. ... | |
| black side panels - how narrow can I go? | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I have chosen some ready-made, lined black panels for my dining room. My plan is to install short ... A: Right to start with if you are going to tie the curtains back then 24 inch curtain rods would be ... | |
| window treatment in mobile home living room | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: My mobile home living room has a group of three windows. There are roller shades on them. I ... A: I fit curtain rods between 5 and 8 inches over windows all the time. Then fit blinds to the windows. ... | |
| window treatment for living room | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: Just remodeled our living room with a light chocolate sofa with a matching chair and another chair ... A: I would be tempted to go with grommet top curtains on a curtain rod to match with the wood in your ... | |
| Drapes & or curtains | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: My question concerns drapes or curtains. I have a L.R. window which I want to cover (100" ... A: You would probably get away with the curtains on the narrower window. The rule of thumb for pencil ... | |
| panels as accents | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I would like to use curtain panels as accent only; with sheers in the center. Is this look okay. I ... A: I hang dress curtains as I call them all the time. As you say just to decorate the window. As to ... | |
| coordinating window treatments | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: my living and dining rooms are separated by a large foyer and are decorated in very different color ... A: All you need to do is make sure both window treatments are lined in the same lining fabric. Then ... | |
| Curtian choices | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: Greetings All, My wife and I have just completed a remodel of our master bedroom and have decided to ... A: Never been asked about a theme like this before. I love the idea you are trying to create. I had a ... | |
| CURTAIN HELP | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE SOME SHINY TAN CURTAINS IN THE LIVING ROOM BUT I WANT TO SPICE THINGS UP A BIT. DO U THINK I ... A: A scarf swag hung from a decorative curtain rod is a great and simple way to add life to any window ... | |
| Window Treatments | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: What do you match window treatments to; Color of the wall or sofas? A: You need to pick a color that will sit comfortably with both. I know it sounds hard to pick the ... | |
| Sliding glass door covering solution | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm in need of some advice on how to decorate the sliding glass door in our bedroom. I've attached ... A: Your on the right path but need to use a double curtain rod. In case your not sure about these it's ... | |
| choosing curtains- what color? | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I have been going round and round trying to find the right color of curtains to hang in my bedroom. ... A: I would probably just go for white sheets you are going to see very little of them. It's a good ... | |
| choosing curtains- what color? | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I have been going round and round trying to find the right color of curtains to hang in my bedroom. ... A: I know what I would do if This was my bedroom. I would go with red for the curtains, then maybe tie ... | |
| panels to match wall color | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: Brown suede is the color of wall, why so dark I'm begining to ask myself that, but what color ... A: Right do not I repeat DO NOT go for brown curtains or I will have to call around and strangle you. ... | |
| Need advice to select curtains | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: We are planning to move into a new house …(attached is the picture of the hall /living room) Can you ... A: Right you have a blank canvas here so you can do pretty much what you want. You have a modern style ... | |
| curtains | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I need help with curtain selections. I'm going for more of a contemporary design. I will have an ... A: It really is down to personal taste rather than an absolute right or wrong. Why not go with cream ... | |
| fall of fabric | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: How can I avoid puckering below the curtain pleats on the heading. I have made some curtains with a ... A: With what you say I suspect the fabric is the number one culprit. As I said before some fabrics are ... | |
| fall of fabric | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: How can I avoid puckering below the curtain pleats on the heading. I have made some curtains with a ... A: Firstly I don't think it has anything to do with your curtains sitting onto the floor. Next to your ... | |
| curtains for windows with crown molding | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I have beautiful crown molding on top of each windows; there are eight windows in my breakfast room. ... A: My suggestion is to fit fabric roman shades to the window frames just below the crown moulding. This ... | |
| bedroom windows | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I have two small windows (22 x 36) in a fairly large, very dark bedroom - we'd like some darkening, ... A: I would go with really simple, so blackout roller blinds. They come in all sorts of colors these ... | |
| rod pocket curtains | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: Do you have any tips on how to keep rod pocket curtains in place on the rod. When I gather them to ... A: You have discovered a very common problem with rod pocket curtains. The only successful way to keep ... | |
| window treatment | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: i would need your advice on my window treatment, i have very large windows on my mane floor, and ... A: It all depends on your own tastes. What I would do is go for a fairly bright vibrant colors. This ... | |
| bathroom window | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a small window over the toilet bowl. The vanity is maple and the tiles are neutral in color. ... A: Difficult to say without seeing the whole room really. I would say though that what ever your towel ... | |
| stylish window treatments | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I have chocolate microsuede furniture. My endtables are mahogany colored. Right now I am using ... A: You could try reds or greens they would go well with chocolate brown. Even some shades of yellow ... | |
| Curtains without shades | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I am redoing windows in the den, bedroom and living room. All on the first floor. With a lower half ... A: If you get rid of the shades will it bother you about privacy and if you have a tv in amy of the ... | |
| Corner Window | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: We have a problem corner window in our bedroom. We can't use tiebacks because there isn't enought ... A: I think I would fit a decorative rod over the window. On the end in the corner I would not fit a ... | |
| bay window | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: Hi i have just bought a little cottage can you put roller blinds in bay windows? A: The answer in most cases is yes, but you may find depending on the thickness of the window frame ... | |
| curtains for a long window wall | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I need an affordable, attractive solution for our church sanctuary windows which are at the front of ... A: I think your right with the sheer curtains idea. I would go with sheer curtain panels with a rod ... | |
| Drapery w/ Rod & Rings / Overlap Sag | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I've installed thermal lined drapery panels on my patio doors using a rod and rings. I've left off ... A: The only way I try and solve this is by putting the curtain hooks in just one or two pockets form ... | |
| how do I hang curtain on sliding glass door that runs into wall? | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a sliding glass door that touches a wall on one side. How do I hand curtains so it looks like ... A: I think your trying to say your patio door is off set. A bit of wall on one side and none on the ... | |
| microplush curtains | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I want to make curtains for my living/dining room on my own. For this project, i selected microplush ... A: I had a quick look at the fabric and it looks fine to me. It should take the grommets nicely. You ... | |
| curtains for blue walls | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I was seeking some help in finding curtains for a room we just painted, the walls are almost a teal ... A: Right a bit of a tough one so here goes. I would personally look for fabrics in the burnt ... | |
| unsure on how to hang drapery | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: In our master bedroom there is one wall with two short and ugly windows with french doors between ... A: I would go with 3 separate curtain rods, one over each window. Then dress them with sheer scarf ... | |
| treatment for double sliding doors | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: We have a 173" by 82" span of side by side sliding doors, which open in the center. We would like ... A: My My you do have a wide window there, In answer to your question about hanging pleated curtains ... | |
| patio door curtains | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a patio door in my kitchen that currently has blinds that are black fabric panels (the long ... A: You can fit a curtain rod over your window and hang curtains just as normal. Then you would have no ... | |
| Height of curtains | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I am in the process of redoing my kitchen, and have bought new valances for a small window above my ... A: This is what I do and have been doing for my customers for 20 years. I'm sure other people have ... | |
| inside mount solution for Marvin Integrity windows | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: Just finished gutting/rebuilding our home. Installed all new Marvin Integrity windows - some ... A: I did not know the answer to this one so did my own search. Surprise some one else on Allexperts has ... | |
| curtain issue with gold walls | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I recently painted my family room a gold color. I have a green couch/love seat set in the room. ... A: It's only my opinion but You have plain gold walls and a plain green couch. So I would probably be ... | |
| window treatments for triple windows | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: In my family room I have a three double hung windows which are cased with stained woodwork as one ... A: If the 2 rooms are open plan then you need some kind of theme going between the 2 rooms. If there is ... | |
| sliding glass door | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: My house has huge windows and two sliding glass doors. The one in the family room measures 150" ... A: If you have ordered roman shades for the same room. Then I would personally get drapes made from the ... | |
| Window Treatments | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I have an atrium home with 10 windows that span two floors. I cannot reach several of the higher ... A: Take a look at these 2 pages they are the best priced blinds as far as I know. Mostly they are ... | |
| Window Treatments | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a sitting room that has a large window with an arch above. Immediately adjacent to both ... A: I'm all for coordinating on groups of windows. So have you thought about fitting a woven wood pair ... | |
| light walls and sofa | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I have light oystered colored walls and light carpet. I have a sofa with a tint of pale pink, ... A: If you go with scarf valances then why not fit 2 on the window. I personally would not go with ... | |
| Window treatment help-small square windows | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for a window treatment idea for 3 small square windows located in the family room of my ... A: My Initial reaction would be to do nothing with them. Then only reason I would cover them with ... | |
| light walls and sofa | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I have light oystered colored walls and light carpet. I have a sofa with a tint of pale pink, ... A: My My how did you end up with all those colors. I don't know if you will like my suggestions but ... | |
| desperate for shade | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: my house has tons of windows, while I like the sunlight that I have in my house, at times the sun ... A: I think you probably need to fit canopy shades on the outside of your house over the the windows ... | |
| Puckered Panels | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: "How can you keep the seams in panels or sheers from puckering when sewing seams together? I use a ... A: You can try several things to improve the seams: 1. loosen the tension on your sewing machine a ... | |
| window treatments | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: In my great room I have three windows. The large center window is 6ft and on each side a window ... A: The thing that springs to mind straight away are to fit roman shades. You would need to get them ... | |
| Kitchen Window Problem | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a window in my kitchen that is 96 inches wide and 42 inches long and faces west. The two ... A: You don't say if the blinds are vertical blinds or not. If not then I would fit this style of blind. ... | |
| two storey arched window | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: Our family room has a two storey arched window. The bottom half has an aluminum blind but we need ... A: Take a look at this website they have a few solutions for arch windows. ... | |
| drapery rod | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a round curtain rod with finials on the ends. The largest section of the rod measures about ... A: Sorry for delay in getting back to you. I was in the middle of replying and the power in my area ... | |
| Curtain color | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: We just painted our room a dark sage green color (Green Tea by Behr). We also just got a new ... A: I would say reds are a great contrasting colors for greens. You may like that idea or red maybe a ... | |
| Pinch Pleats: 100" W Window 2 50" or 4 25"? | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: A friend recently moved into an apartment with two 100"W x 63"H windows. The apartment has ... A: The answer is yes you can use 2 pairs of curtains on the same traverse rod. The only thing is it ... | |
| blackout blinds | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: Is there some treatment or method or spray to convert ordinary cellular blinds to blackout blinds ... A: I'm must admit if there is something to do this job I have never heard of it. I suspect spraying ... | |
| Window treatments for large arched MBR windows in 1890 brownstone | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I are renovating an 1890 brownstone and I am having a problem with deciding upon ... A: First apologies for not replying sooner been a bit behind with my messages. You are obviously ... | |
| Wooden Blinds & Sliding Patio Door | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: We are putting horizontal wooden blinds in our new home. All our windows will have wood blinds but ... A: The wood verticals are a nice looking blind. The only problem with them is that they clatter noisily ... | |
| Open Concept Space | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: We have a large open concept space that includes the living room, dining room and kitchen. Should ... A: You will be fine with say white shutters in the kitchen and dining area. Then fabric roman shades in ... | |
| Picture window plus two side windows | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a large center picture window w/one double hung window on each side. I have sheers that I'd ... A: There is no right way to do this it's simply what you think looks right to you. If the gap between ... | |
| window treatment | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a west facing living room window that is a 3 panel window. For the larger center glass (60"), ... A: I would try and not go over the main center window if possible. If you have to then I would be ... | |
| window coverings for 8' patio door | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: 8' patio doors and blinds were so trendy in the 80's and I have that in my bedroom. I cannot find ... A: The only option you have is to pick a plain fabric and have 2 pairs of blackout curtains on the same ... | |
| Window Treatment colors | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I am redecorating my living room and dining room in black and white. Interestingly enough, I have ... A: I think you need to pick a fabric with just black and white. You could use orange tassel tie backs ... | |
| Side by side windows | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I have several side by side double hung windows in my house. Each window is individually trimmed ... A: I think the gap between your windows is to small to treat them as individuals. So I would would run ... | |
| Window Hardware | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I have vertical blinds and would like to hang valances over them. The problem is the top piece of ... A: You could try screwing in cup hooks into the 1 inch leading edge of the top board. Then simply ... | |
| Window Hardware | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I have vertical blinds and would like to hang valances over them. The problem is the top piece of ... A: This is a common problem, but not to worry there is a simple answer. You will need to use a top ... | |
| curtains for craftsman home, built 1909 | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: I have three large windows that face the street. They are double hung windows which are operational ... A: I think you have a couple of choices on these windows to keep them really simple as is the style of ... | |
| white walls..what curtain color should fit? | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: lee.. i just wanna ask what curtain color should fit in our living room,kitchen and dining room ... A: With your walls being white you can choose any color you like. The only thing you need to think ... | |
| Curtain Rods | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I have recently bought some extendable curtain rods. I am using pewter curtain rings but they keep ... A: The only thing you can do if your rod is long enough. That is to cut it so the outer rod is half way ... | |
| How high to hang window treatment | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a small guest bedroom (approx 12 x 12) with a 10 foot ceiling and a short window on one wall. ... A: I would not set your rod much higher if you are going to keep the same style of swag. The problem ... | |
| Vertical Blinds | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: I have sheer curtains hanging on my sliding glass door. I want to add some sort of shade under ... A: you can fit vertical blinds behind your sheer curtains. The thing you have check first is where to ... | |
| window treatments | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I have brown suede furniture with leather arms, What color window treatments would match or go with ... A: You need to think about your whole room. The walls and the floor and other bits of furniture before ... | |
| Panel width not right | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: Two windows in master bedroom measure 45" W x 65"-approx H. Final total length to be about 74". ... A: Right I don't see a problem with the width of your new panels. As a rough rule of thumb you need ... | |
| Panel width not right | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: Two windows in master bedroom measure 45" W x 65"-approx H. Final total length to be about 74". ... A: Sorry about this but struggling with your sizes. Could you tell me are both your windows in your ... | |
| Vertical blind valance ideas | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I have off white(linen) colored vertial blinds in the family, living & dining rooms with an open ... A: I think the best way to go with the scarf swag route is to make your own. Sounds a bit scary but ... | |
| what color/print for toasted sesame seed walls | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: i am at my wits end for what color and print to go with for a comforter and window treatments. i ... A: As I say in my profile I'm not an absolute expert on colors and I am not sure what to suggest this ... | |
| window panels | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: We live on the lake and have a wonderful view from out family room but I want to soften the room ... A: Your idea would work well. You could even run a rod all the way across. You would need to use ... | |
| problem with drapes above a patio door | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: We have a patio door that has moulding around it and right above it directly with 1 cm gap is the ... A: There is no definate way to solve this problem. The span you have is to wide. The only thiing you ... | |
| Vertical blind valance ideas | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I have off white(linen) colored vertial blinds in the family, living & dining rooms with an open ... A: The simplest and cheapest way to go is to hang scarf swags over decorative curtain rods. You could ... | |
| hanging sheers on uneven openings. | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: In my den I have a set of three windows together that the frame is about an inch from the crown ... A: I would not worry to much about trying to make everything look equal. If they were all similar ... | |
| Bay windows | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I am going to get new curtains in my bedroom for my bay window which consists of three windows. The ... A: I think if you went for 4 curtains this would give you both choices when you hang your curtains. You ... | |
| what color should i get | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: my furniture is black my couches are black leather and tan suede and carpet is also tan..what color ... A: I would go with red curtains in this room. Red really goes with black and the tan is a fairly ... | |
| What color curtains do we get? | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend and i just purchased gold fabric sofas and we don't know what color curtains and ... A: Well reds and greens go really well with gold. The other thing to think about is whether to go with ... | |
| What type of treatments do I choose for a formal living & dining room | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: We have a formal living and dining room that are both at the front of the house, which is south ... A: Well if you go for the roman shades option you will have cream/ivory lining fabric to the back of ... | |
| curtain color | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I have chocolate colored walls, (warm brown). What color curtain and sheer should I go with? A: A lot depends on things like your flooring and other furnishings you have or are going to have. But ... | |
| converting pole pocket curtains to use hooks | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I bought some silk pole pocket style curtains (the color was just perfect!). However, using pole ... A: You need to fold your curtains when hanging into their pleats. you do this by starting at one side ... | |
| short but wide windows | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know what window treatments would be best in my master bedroom. There are two walls ... A: No problem helping again I have little time my wife and daughter gone off to dance this morning so ... | |
| window treatment | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: My den has a glass door the fire place, then a long narrow window all on the same wall. Should I ... A: The answer is yes make them identical in style. Also if possible identical in size. So if you have ... | |
| short but wide windows | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know what window treatments would be best in my master bedroom. There are two walls ... A: You could fit a blackout roller blind and fit grommet top sheers on a rod over the window as you ... | |
| colors of roman shales and curtains | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a large bedroom, white walls, accent wall is navy blue. The large beautiful window is on the ... A: You have lot of colors in your patchwork quilt. So I would not let that be my deciding factor. I ... | |
| Sheers on accent wall & around bed? | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I am decorating a guest room in pale pink & chocolate brown. I'd like to hang sheers around the ... A: That's a lot of questions you have there :-) I think I would go with the brown sheers on the bed ... | |
| swags for vertical blinds | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: i have verticals blinds threw my whole house whats best to decorate them right now i have nothing ... A: The simplest and quickest way is to fit a decorative rod over each window. Then hang and dress a ... | |
| window treatment-bay with 2 windows & a door | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a Victorian home. On the first floor, in what we use as a TV room, I converted one of the ... A: First I would not worry about the little alarm boxes on your window frames. You could still fit ... | |
| 17 foot windows | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: In my two-story foyer,I have two 17X3 foot windows flanking my front door and a very large single ... A: The only suggestion I can make is vertical blinds. If you make these with a sheer fabric they would ... | |
| window treatments for huge windows | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: in my living room, I have this hideous 1950's "picture" window. It is from the floor to within a ... A: I would fit a chunky wood pole over this window. You can get them up to 144" long. This would mean ... | |
| vaulted ceilings and suggested heighth to hang curtains | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: i have two windows in my formal living area. i want to hang curtains but one of the windows is ... A: I would try to even the height as much as possible. I,m assuming the window heights are the same and ... | |
| wood blinds on bay window | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: We just purchased a house that has bay windows in the dining room. The two smaller windows have ... A: I understand what you are saying, but am struggling to give you an answer without seeing the ... | |
| Help decorating wall of windows | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm stumped on how to dress these windows - privacy and light control are not issue. My stumbling ... A: I personally would be tempted to do nothing with these windows. If you really feel they need ... | |
| Window treatment | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: "Hello - I am seeking advice for a new window treatment for my sole large 100" wide x 51" tall ... A: My suggestion for your window treatment style would be a pair of curtains topped with an upholstered ... | |
| long drapes losing shape | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: i have a wall of windows (2 story atrium type) i has four 20" wide poles (2 1/2") with shirred on ... A: There are 2 things you can try: 1. Put a cord weight into your hems. This is like a thin cord with ... | |
| Window treatments for windows with transoms | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: Good Day! I have a fairly new home that has windows with transoms. We currently have a blinds on ... A: Obviously from what you say your home has a more traditional look to it. But really you should ... | |
| Length of curtain rods/style | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: In our den we have a set of single windows on either side of the front door. On the wall opposite ... A: I think on the triple window I would fit one long rod right across all 3 windows. It will look a bit ... | |
| cleaning cellular shades | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: my cellular window shades are quite dirty. Do you have any suggestions as to how to clean them. I ... A: I;m no expert on this subject but have found a couple of articles that will help. Copy and paste ... | |
| Drapery,rod and rings | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I want to put 2 50in pinch pleated draperies over the patio door to open in the middle and stack on ... A: I,m assuming you want to know how long the curtain rod should be. Well I would allow the rod to go ... | |
| curtains | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: my guest room furniture color is plain brown with light green cushions and in the same room the ... A: I,m not an expert on color schemes so I have put a link below that will help you with choosing your ... | |
| Curtain lengths | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I have two windows in my bedroom that measure differently lengthwise and vertically. Should the ... A: I think it looks better if you can even out windows in the same room as much as possible. Sometimes ... | |
| what to do at the top of my tab top curtians? | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I made my curtian rods from pvc painted with fusion paint. I have off white tab top curtians in my ... A: I think a good way to give your curtains a new look without spending lots of money would be to ... | |
| My wide window | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: In the living room, I have a wall with (4) windows right next to each other. Each window is ... A: I think putting up a wide decorative rod with a finial on each end would be a good idea. You would ... | |
| different size windows in one room | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a window that is about one foot taller than the other. How do I make them look the same with ... A: There are a couple of ways you can get your windows looking the same. 1. Fix rods over your windows ... | |
| thermal lining - right side?? | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: I have thermal coated lining for drapes. So one side is nice fabric like and the other is rubbery ... A: Firstly please let me apologize for the delay in replying. Unfortunately I have been one of the poor ... | |
| HANGING PINCH PLEATED DRAPES | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: IS THERE A HOOK MADE TO HANG PINCH PLEATED DRAPES ON A 1AND 3/8" DECORATIVE ROUND ROD? THE ONLY ... A: I am a little confused as to the exact problem you are having. So I will try to answer. If I get the ... | |
| Traverse rod problem | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: Help! My sliders are not moving although the carriers do move on my new traverse rod. Any ... A: Sound like your gliders are just not moving freely due to friction. I find this even on new tracks ... | |
| Window treatments for black furniture | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a black microfiber sofa and 2 houndstooth chairs. My carpet is crimson. The room is long ... A: I would be tempted to go with a gold fabric, maybe with a little red in if you can find one. I say ... | |
| Vertical Blinds | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: We are upgrading our kitchen and dining areas and need to replace some old vertical blinds on a ... A: The PVC verticals are really good for blocking light and controlling temperature. The only drawback ... | |
| What should I use | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I live in an apartment with a very large window. 117 inches wide, Do I go with blinds or curtains? ... A: I would probably fit decorative rods over this kind of window and hang curtains. You can get rods up ... | |
| Window Treatments | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: My dining room is red and the chair railing is white. My dining room furniture is black and the ... A: First I'm really sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I seem to have overlooked your question. ... | |
| Making a window valance | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to make a valance with pleats but I dont want the pleats to go all the way to the top of ... A: You can't really see it in the picture. The reason the pleats stop before the top of the valance is ... | |
| do i have enough material | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: I want to make 4 simple valances for 36" windows I would like each valance to hang 15" will 2yds.x56 ... A: The way to work your fabric requirements out for simple gathered valances is as follows: Take your ... | |
| Window Treatment color | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: My couch is hunter green, my walls are "buttercookie". I have a country style family room and I am ... A: I,m not an expert on color schemes so I have put a link below that will help you with choosing your ... | |
| How to hang pinch pleat draperies on rods | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I'll start off by telling you that I know nothing about hanging drapes which I'm sure you'll ... A: I'm not completely sure what kind of pin hooks you are using. The kind you really need are the kind ... | |
| Window treatment solution | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I need helping with deciding on window treatments for our new house. Our family room, has 2 arched ... A: In answer to your question NO it will not matter. This is because they are on opposing walls. If ... | |
| draperies in large room creating an illusion | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: .i have a patio door with draperies and i have 2 small casement type (old ranch) windows. The patio ... A: I see no problem with that. I often fit a whole wall with curtains for several reasons. like you to ... | |
| ? | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: how are you? Could you give me some ideas what to do with my window curtains, first of all my room ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. To your question about colours. I am not an expert on ... | |
| Patio window | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: Hallo I live in a second floor apartment that has a patio window measuring 175 cms wide, 200cms ... A: Firstly very sorry for my late reply. Thanks for resending your question. You are right to suggest ... | |
| Several windows in open floor plan | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a small home with an open floor plan. The kitchen, dining, and living area are all open to ... A: Sorry for delay in getting back to you. I think the way forward would be to repeat the kind of ... | |
| window treatments on a large window | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: Our living room window is a large, plain fixed window with a narrow double hung window attached on ... A: I'm Not sure why you think curtains (drapes) would look to formal. This would be the simplest way ... | |
| window treatment | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: we just purchased a new condo and are thinking about hiring someone professional to install ... A: In my experience each blind would have its own motor regardless of the fact they cover the same ... | |
| Large window dividing options | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: We have a large bay window - 11 feet wide - and when we saw that one rod large enough to hold the ... A: Using 3 rods would be fine I have done this myself. How you do it depends on your kimd of bay ... | |
| Wide Windows | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: My windows are rather wide- about 10 feet in length. I don't think one rod will even stretch the ... A: You will have no problem getting a curtain rod to span 10ft. Most styles of rods go up to this ... | |
| shutters | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I am thinking of putting California shutters on all my windows. We like to be able to see the water ... A: I think if your not absolutely sure about the shutters in your dining room. Then fit them and live ... | |
| connecting living/dining area | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I have two small windows on one wall in living room. Dining room is connected with living room. ... A: I think the green and maroon colors compliment each other. So a good choice on which to base your ... | |
| hanging blinds | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I need to hang my old wooden venetian blinds on a new PVC window is it safe to drill holes in the ... A: I fix to upvc windows all the time. You will find if you use a power driver to drive the screws in ... | |
| window treatments | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: i have a modular home i am trying to renovate to sell. what other options are there other than the ... A: sorry for the delay in getting back to you. If you require there to be some element of privacy. Then ... | |
| Bow Window | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 panel bow window in my lounge which is currently fitted with vertical blinds. I am ... A: You can put 5 roman blinds on your bow window. I find you have to fit them almost touching each ... | |
| where can I buy replacement cord | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I have woven roman shades and my Great Dane puppy chewed the draw cord off of 6 of them. I have not ... A: So your Great Dane is in the dog house then, sorry could not resist :-) You can probably buy the ... | |
| wand for curtains | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: I want to install draperies on a rod with rings over a patio door. Would like to have a wand (like ... A: Firstly my apologies for not answering your question sooner. It seems to have slipped through the ... | |
| drapes on very large window | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: I am wanting to hang some very simple drapes at the sides of a very large window (actually 4 windows ... A: There is no right way to do this but my preference on very wide windows is as you suggested to use 2 ... | |
| different windows | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: I would like some advice in window treatments for a loft. It has one arch window and a normal ... A: I think if you fit romans or curtains make both set to the same length. Meaning both will be to the ... | |
| Rethreading a roman blind | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: I took a roman blind down to clean it and now I can't figure out how to re-thread it correctly. ... A: A lot of people have the same problem restringing romans. So what you need to do is take your cord ... | |
| curtain length for 2 different size windows | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 windows in my dining room. One is 55 1/2H by 39 w with a radiator directly below and ... A: I think the best looking way is to shorten your curtains over the radiator so they just clear it. ... | |
| different windows | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: I would like some advice in window treatments for a loft. It has one arch window and a normal ... A: I would treat these windows as though they were the same. I think I would put curtains or romans on ... | |
| Window Treatments | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a large living room window that has vertical blinds. I'm thinking of adding curtains or ... A: You will be fine with curtains on your window. All my windows at home have vertical blinds that we ... | |
| differing window heights | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: In my living room I have 3 windows of different heights, all on one wall. The tops of two are around ... A: I think the difference in height is too much to have them all set at the same height. If there was ... | |
| side panels | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I have two windows on one wall. both are 71" wide, with 22 1/2" in between them. The other side of ... A: I Think 20 inch panels will be fine. One panel will sit 10 inches over the right window. The left ... | |
| side panels | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: I have two windows on one wall. both are 71" wide, with 22 1/2" in between them. The other side of ... A: I Think you are worrying too much about the 2 inch difference on either side. I don't honestly think ... | |
| rectangular window | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: My east wall in my bedroom is Height = 8 feet Width = 17feet. A rectangular window is there.. 1.5 ... A: There is not a lot you can do to make the placement of the window look any better. To some ideas ... | |
| Window Woes | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: We have a beautiful panoramic view with large windows facing west. There are two large trapazoid ... A: What a room you have there I love it. Right To add a bit of color and soften the look a little. I ... | |
| Choosing window scarf color | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: I am currently redecorating my living room, and before I choose what couch slipcover color to buy, I ... A: Sorry for not getting back to you sooner been very busy fitting curtains. I know no excuses, so to ... | |
| Too many whites to choose from!! | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: We're buying a new townhouse and have selected plantation shutters for the windows in the great room ... A: Sounds like a great house you have there. Right to the question you asked. I think the "bright ... | |
| Bay Window | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a Bay Window. I am thinking about installing on the ceiling outside the Bay Window divider ... A: I think you may be looking in the wrong direction. I am assuming that the tracking system is going ... | |
| HELP ME! | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: Im having a problem i recently bought a valance and don't have a clue how to put it up.I did try but ... A: I need a little more info to help you. I'm assuming you have a valance with pencil pleat tape on ... | |
| Bow window delima | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: Would like to put up energy effecient coverings, but would like to be able to open them and it not ... A: Don't panic you should be able to fit standard cellular blinds in your bow window. You usually just ... | |
| Do I need curtains with plantation shutters? | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: My formal dining room is red with a cream colored chair rail and cream colored wainscoting below. ... A: Your right if you like your new plantation shutters why would you want to cover them up. I think ... | |
| window treatment | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: I have 12 windows in my living room>There are 4 double windows and 4 single windows>There are also 2 ... A: What a lot of windows in one room ! Right I would be tempted to fit roman blinds/shades. They are ... | |
| window treatment | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a sliding glass door in the downstairs TV room, what type of window treatment options do I ... A: Firstly apologies for overlooking your question. Slapped wrist for me. Well it's quite an open ... | |
| What kind of Window Treatment | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a large open concept room. There are 4 windows, 3 on one wall and 1 on the other. They are ... A: I am guessing that your room is quiet contemporary if so then I would think that Eyelet curtains ... | |
| window covering | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: i found beautiful blinds from hunter douglas , but, $6000 for 4 windows ? need help. the one h-d ... A: I know the blinds you mean I fitted one recently on a patio door. This was a similar width .They are ... | |
| Family Room Windows | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: My family room has 3 different size windows. We have a large sit-in bay window with one large ... A: Wow a 50 inch plasma, must feel like your at the cinema !-) So to your question about spicing up ... | |
| looking for vertical blinds that are not the usual | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: first of all, thank you very much for making yourself available to answer questions here i have ... A: Interesting query never been asked before had to do a little research. As you found very difficult ... | |
| bay window | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a rather large bay window that I am going to put curtains on. BUT I will be displaying lots ... A: Nice to hear from you again. To the question of how wide, you need to measure the frame and not the ... | |
| bay window | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: I have a rather large bay window that I am going to put curtains on. BUT I will be displaying lots ... A: -) Romans will work just as well on a bow window. You just will need 5 blinds one for each window. ... | |
| bay window | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: I have a rather large bay window that I am going to put curtains on. BUT I will be displaying lots ... A: I'm not an expert on colors but my preference would be for the chocolate brown. The reason being ... | |
| bay window | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: I have a rather large bay window that I am going to put curtains on. BUT I will be displaying lots ... A: I would fit 3 roman shades or blinds to your bay window all romans can be ceiling fixed or wall ... | |
| window treatments for vertical blinds | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: I purchased valances that swoop down to put up over my vertical blinds that cover a sliding glass ... A: I suspect your valance rail is set only 15 to 20 cm over your window. This is very typical for most ... | |
| Plantation Shutters | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: Is it okay to mount plantation shutters onto the molding around the window? The reason I ask, I ... A: I cannot say for sure how they will look. As you seem to be aware they should fit in the recess of ... | |
| window treatments for xlarge window with arch in middle | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a large window, 3 single windows wide and above the center window there is an arched paned ... A: Sorry for little delay in replying, busy hanging curtains. Right to your question, I think simple ... | |
Lee Stevens
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
How to fit and hang all kinds of curtains. What works best on different sorts of windows. How to measure your window correctly. Choosing the right style to suit your room. Fairly good at colors, but not an expert.
Experience
20 Years in the custom made curtain business. I have been involved in the the advising, making, fitting and hanging of all kinds of curtains. I am still running my own window treatments business on a daily basis and learning new things every day.
Publications
http://www.window-treatments-made-easy.com
Education/Credentials
I have no formal qualifications in the area of window treatments. I have just learned from making lots of mistakes. Also as important by watching how other more experienced people have created beautiful window treatments. Then trying to improve upon it.
Past/Present Clients
I have hung and dressed curtains for royalty and a fair few premiership footballers. I have fitted curtains in some of the top hotels in London. I have also fitted curtains for lots of ordinary folk just like me and you.
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