Decorative Drapery Hardware Selections

There are many choices of window treatments and decorative drapery hardware for a home. Consideration of the space, style of the home, and function allows the right choices for window dressings. A home needs to be finished with window treatments in addition to furnishings and accessories to complete the interior decoration. They add color, style, and express an attention to detail that makes a home beautiful and special.

First, consider the space in a room. Is it small with tiny windows, or is it expansive with lots of natural light? Putting delicate curtains with a light fabric in a huge room will look unbalanced, and the curtains will appear out of place and too small. Take a chance and be bold with size and fabric weight in a large room. The visual effect will be striking and complete the room fittingly. In a small room, choose proportionally smaller and lighter window treatments, fabrics and rods so as not to overwhelm the space.

Think also about the style of a home and room before choosing window treatments and decorative drapery hardware. Houses come in many different designs, and window décor should complement the fashion and feel of the home. For example, a classic colonial home would look lovely with traditional swags and drapes in a heavier weight with colors and prints from that era; perhaps with antique brass finished decorative drapery hardware to finish the look. A Victorian home would be charming with lace curtains or panels with detailed glass or carved finials at the ends of traditional curtain rods. Contemporary or modern homes look fabulous with sleek and streamlined fabrics with geometric brushed nickel or wrought iron hardware. Coordinating home style with window dressing style is important so they do not clash with overall tone of the house.

Lastly, what is the function of the room? Is it necessary to let in the natural light, or is the desire for light to be partially or fully blocked? If a room is used solely in daylight hours, and there is a pleasant view outside, curtains and drapery rods may be used simply for decoration, not function. In this case, a subtle, translucent fabric may be the right touch for a room. In a room where the sun needs to be blocked, functional window treatments or shades, also available in many styles, can be chosen.

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