How to Hang a Window Scarf Slide Show

Dress Your Windows for Spring

Spring is just around the corner. It is the time of year I love watching my garden come alive as the leaves on the trees start to show their colors and the tulips emerge from the ground. It is amazing to watch as the earth gives birth to an array of colorful flowers. Now is a good time to welcome the outdoors in by removing heavy drapery panels that block out the light and the view. You can replace them with sheer swags that softly frame the window.

Above is a single scarf that frames the window and softens the look of the wood blinds.

Here there are two swags draped on the same foam rod to create an asymmetrical design. In both pictures the window scarves are hung on a foam rod. This type of rod simplifies creating the swags because you are able to pin the scarf to the rod and control the fabric.

Save Money on Your Heating Bill

Cell shades (also known as honeycomb shades) can save you money on your heating and air conditioning bills. They work like a storm window and trap the air in the cells. In the winter they keep the heated air in and in the summer they keep the cool air conditioned in. As shown below you can get single, double or triple cell shades, the more cells the more energy efficient the shade.

They can be light filtering and are available in a large assortment of colors and fabrics. Even the light filter ones block out up to 90% of suns damaging ultra violet rays.

The shades shown here are made by Hunter Douglas and come with a lifetime warranty.

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Watch How Easy It Can Be To Hang A Window Scarf

Contrasting Colors Create a Beautiful Window Fashion

The striking contrast in color of this neutral ivory swag against the sage green wall creates a beautiful window fashion. Lining the jabots in a darker shade adds even more interest.

Pattern and Texture Combine to Create a Beautiful Setting

In this older home a combination of patterns (a stripe and a flame stitch on the walls) coordinate beautifully with the embroidered sheer shade and the multi colored swag. I am often asked for window treatment styles that feature the windows moldings. Here is one with the fabric shade mounted inside the molding and the swag under the top molding. If you want to see more of the moldings just eliminate the swag.

Dress Your Windows With Fabric

Use swags to softly frame a window and create architectural interest. By hanging the swags from blocks with the center swag higher than the two end swags you can create the illusion that the window is arched and taller than it actually is. The casual folds add a nice contrast to the geometric diamond pattern on the wall while the faux silk fabric adds to the elegant feeling in this dining room.

Mounting the swags and jabots on blocks eliminates the need for an expensive rod or other decorative hardware.