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Dramatic Drapery (2 comments)
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What a wonderful way to, aside from shutting out all light and nighttime chill, tie in colors from around the room.
by Rosemarie V. DiSalvo
These help add vertical height and softness to the geometric windows.
by Connie Sloma
An unexpected bright color such as this scarlet can add warmth visually as well as physically.
by Olga Adler
Yet even discreet white or neutral drapes can add extra texture to a normally sleek room, suggesting a warming winter version of the room.
by pointclickhome.com
Drapes, as seen here, can also help to block an area from the cold and visually segment spaces within the room.
Sitting room
Neutral and luxurious. Create that luxury by considering the type and weight of fabric (for instance, you might want to go more sheer and less heavy in the summer months...)--and consider adding extra yardage so the bunch and gather is greater.
by Olga Adler
And the entire room, exhibiting what room the curtains are adding luxury to. Beautiful.
by Olga Adler
Consider drapes in places other than the window, such as this poster bed.
by Michael Merrill Design Studio, Inc
Unexpectedly dark curtains ground this room and give it a very modern warmth.
by CL3
More luxury, this time found in what is, other than the chair and ottoman, the only pattern in the bedroom. So classy.
by BKSK Architects
Another unexpected area: dividing and sectioning a small area for privacy. This side room now becomes an extra guest bed (or a place to quietly sneak off to for reading).
by awarchitect.com 
Traditional form and pattern take on a new look when the two fabrics are interspersed.
by Austin Patterson Disston Architects
Creamy and wonderful. These curtains are discreet yet give the needed warmth for this corner.
by Robin Muto
Another unexpected use: hiding the media center.
by Architecture in Formation, P.C.
These two layers of curtains provide a sheer cover and privacy for daytime, and a heavier coverage for night. The curtains are only one of countless examples of beautiful structure and texture to create this room, yes this room that I could live in and never leave.
by Tomar Lampert Associates
It's the drapery here that gives this room its tone and finished look.
by Pierce Allen
This blue-gray shade draws in perfectly the look from around the room. The curtains are full, warm, but not overdone. Perfect balance.
by Original Vision Limited
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heatherbell says:
I have a question about a seemingly "new trend" in curtain rods... I have a large window where I don't intend to close the curtains. Three people have suggested hanging short but chunky rods on each end (nothing in the middle). What do you think? It seems strange to me, but two of the people were decorators, so maybe I need to change with the times... Thanks for your help!
wdavidseidel says:
Thanks for including my work in your excellent ideabook. --david
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