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Article: Easy ways to have stylish windows
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- March 8, 2002
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If less is more where window treatments are concerned in your
home, your time has come. And if you have basic sewing skills--or
even none at all--then this is your era, too.
Designer trends are paring down and lightening up, and that's good
for many who would like to create simple, softly constructed
treatments. Opulent treatments with swags, jabots and elegant tassels
are giving way to simple Roman shades, scarves, vintage table linens
and easy sheers in many homes.
Better Homes and Gardens' books Window Basics: Easy & No-Sew
Treatments, (Meredith Books, $14.95 soft cover) has several ideas for
making window treatments.
Before you start, consider your needs for privacy and sun control.
If ...