The typical illustration of nurseries or baby rooms almost always includes cramped, cluttered space of dominant pink or blue, with the crib as the centerpiece, and an extra rocking chair if the space permits. Overtime, the industry saw the improvement in designing baby rooms which veered away from this stereotype. More and more parents are becoming discerning and “style-conscious” when it comes to baby room décors.

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From the choice of the room’s color to the arrangement of the furniture, the whole concept sums up to one coherent theme which is child-friendly and fail safe. To complete the big picture, creative nursery window treatments are being reinvented to suit the purpose of dressing up baby bedrooms.

Basic Baby Room Ideas: Top Nursery Window Treatments to Use

Before engaging in a baby room project, homeowners should take note that deciding for the best window treatment for nurseries will depend on three basic factors: the size of the room, color preference, and the intended purpose of the window treatment. These factors will help determine the best style and form of the curtains and if there are any limitations in the designing process.

While there are no strict rules in devising curtain ideas for nurseries, it is best to have these factors in mind throughout the project to come up with the ideal window treatment as effective baby room décors. The following is a list of the possible window treatments for the baby room:

·         Butterfly balloon shades – this type of window treatment is favored for the soft fabric offshoots on each end of the curtain. The way the fabric is gathered and arranged adds a rich look in the room. Baby-friendly colors such as light blue, pink, or cream are ideal for this type of nursery curtain.

·         Faux silk balloon shade – to give off a relaxed appeal in the room, the use of soft fabrics such as faux silk is highly recommended. The balloon style is a perfect match for faux silk as the luxurious fabric gather creates a dreamy, cozy, and child-friendly atmosphere.

·         Faux silk pintuck curtains – this type of curtain is one of the simplest yet creative baby curtains to use. Plain curtain panels in faux silk are made more appealing by sewing narrow, parallel tucks in place. Fabric bands which are used to gather and secure the panel on the wall can be designed with stuffed animals, rosettes, or other baby icons to make the window treatment suitable for the baby room.

·         Waterfall Roman shades – patterned and brightly colored roman shades with cascading soft folds filter the sunlight effectively especially when they are sewn with added curtain lining.

·         Printed tab top or grommet curtains – cartoon characters, floral designs, and other kiddie graphic designs in tab top- or grommet- styled curtain panels are also a favorite window treatment for baby rooms. Baby window valance in matching colors can also be added for a full look.

Tons of ideas for nursery window treatments are available online. Parents have a multitude of designs to play and experiment with. The key in the designing process is to always stick with a coherent theme and to come up with designs which are in line or proportionate with the three factors mentioned in the previous section. This will prevent cluttered, cramped, and poorly decorated baby rooms.

Its dramatic sheen and its especially luxurious feel makes silk a highly desired fabric for curtains as much as for clothing and bed linen. It has, however, mainly stayed in the fabric wish list of homeowners and designers who shy away from purchasing silk because of its price.  Faux silk curtains is a much welcome solution.  Unlike clothes or bed linen, curtains are not in prolonged contact with the skin and can therefore easily pass the looks-like-silk and touches-like-silk test.  

Why Faux Silk?

Among the many drapes available, faux silk curtains are popular for a reason (or four).

·         They are selected because they appear like silk. These fabrics are often polyester, sometimes viscose, or rayon with some percentage of cotton, but they are generally termed faux silk or false silk. This could be because regardless of name or composition, they primarily exist to simulate silk—have a fine luster, drape in gentle folds, and feel pleasantly smooth.

·         Their big selling point is the one quality that drastically differentiates faux silk from real silk—the price, which is a fraction of the original.

·         They outdo real silk in the maintenance department. Faux silk curtains can be washed and ironed.

·         They last longer as they generally have lining that not just blocks sunlight but adds to sturdiness.

Maximizing the Drama of (Faux) Silk:

In China, its country of origin, silk was a symbol of wealth and was much sought after as a gift to show high regard or as a coveted prize when pillaging a kingdom. Faux silk curtains exude the same perception of luxury and can be shown off in any home.

·         Subtle in its luster, faux silk drapes are best appreciated in full length and in wide panels to reflect the glow of a table lamp, an ensconced wall lighting, or a chandelier turned up to its brightest level.

·         The feel of faux silk curtains ranges from soft and light to slightly textured Dupioni and structured taffeta. Such texture range works well with pleats and shirring.

·         They can also be used as swags and valances to match the curtains exactly, for a seamless visual effect.

·         Choosing curtains which are similarly hued or which echo the design of bed linen or throw pillow covers further carries the visually seamless effect.

·         Enclose your walk-in closet dressing area with contrasting-colored full-length faux silk curtains.

·         Dress up an en-suite bathroom with faux silk shower curtains.

You may even already have an existing window treatment although perhaps a bit staid. Use faux silk curtains as a multi-layered canopy to then draw the eye to your richly romantic bed. Faux it may be. The effect of luxurious elegance is quite real.

Custom faux silk drapes are a great alternative to silk drapes.   Faux silk drapery panels are beautiful, elegant, and will outlast your typical silk drapes.  In addition, they are much more affordable then custom silk drapes.  Available in several color choices, these drapes are a nice addition to any room.

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