John and Ro's home (shown above) is full of great small space solutions, but one that's made a deep impression on us is their wall-to-wall sheer curtain. Hung across a set of standard living room wi...
When we think about window coverings, we usually envision fabric curtains or shades, but wood can be a rich and unexpected material. It screens light and heat more completely (a bonus if you live in...
Sarah's roundup covering these incredible Indian screens (carved from stone), reminded reader shalgal of Delia Shades. Revisiting this collection, we wanted to re-feature a few design lines includin...
As part of a recent project, we've been busy researching Indian screens, and a few of them were so beautiful that we just had to share. Carved from stone, these intricate window lattices (also known...
When you're shopping for curtains, it's pretty common to experience sticker shock. Prices can run surprisingly high, and when you need multiples it really adds up. For anyone who's felt squeamish just...
click thumbnails for larger pics If you've got a cabinet that needs a cover-up, roller shades and curtains can provide a quick fix. For a streamlined, modern look, use a flat roller shade on a media ...
Wow, fearless color, right? A full wall of fabric in a bright hue is an amazing, memorable design detail in this showhouse sitting room but do you think it would look just as fresh day in and day out ...
click thumbnails for larger pics Living in a studio apartment or a loft can be challenging when it comes to creating "rooms" within a single space. One way to go is with curtain partitions......
click thumbnails for larger pics We think of stained glass as a lost art that's spotted in cathedrals, not at home. But look at these modern stained glass works spotted in the home......
These window panels, inspired by the work of architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, were made custom for this home. We're loving their Arts and Crafts charm and the way they become a unifying factor i...
Cafe curtains, hung halfway down a window, are a simple way to create privacy without blocking out light, but it can be difficult to find modern, not-too-frilly versions. One solution is to make you...
The brand new March issue of Living Etc. has a fantastically inspiring feature on the home of author India Knight. Her home is eclectic, colorful, creative and unpretentiously wonderful - it's easily ...
The Shade Store has started carrying designer fabrics and patterns from the well known textile house, Maharam. Just a few of the designers represented in the collaboration: Paul Smith, Charles and Ray...
Artwork for your windows. Diane Thorp's hand-loomed window textiles do not just filter light and add privacy: they are works of art. The woven cotton panels are designed with soft geometric patterns...
Earlier this year, we read that treillage was going to be a big summer trend. So we watched for it. It popped up a lot but that might just be because this pattern, whether used in large doses or as ...
Last evening, we spent an hour hanging shower curtains on our living room and kitchen windows. We wanted 72-inch curtains that would graze the ledge of our large windows. Although that's not a stand...
The balcony of a Paris apartment. The iron gateway to an English summer cottage. The scrollwork prnt on this curtain panel conjures some romantic places... ...
We recently blogged about design influenced by beloved childhood books. We didn't mention Eric Carle specifically but you guys did! You knew what what you were talking about because this beloved aut...
You know how when you drive an I-GO car, you tend to notice all the other I-GO's out on the road more than usual? Well, this phenomenon also applies to design and the products we love. Last year, we...
It's no doubt that Apartment Therapy trends toward the modern and urban. But countrified and more traditional charms should not be forgotten! A friend recently mentioned Country Curtains to us (they s...
Window treatments are some of the trickiest choices. We find it hard to get it just right, and in every place we've lived, the old blinds or shades stay up way too long as we ponder over choices and d...
Shelly, aka Mod Home Ec Teacher, was part of our January Jumpstart contest and has kept in touch since. She let us know about her recent step by step how to on installing grommets, a great skill to ha...
Spring! Flowers are everywhere, FINALLY. Inspired by the garden, we went looking for some floral inspired year round goodies, and found these linen panels from France, sold stateside. Not frilly, the...
Janelle sent us an email: "I am moving in to a loft next month and desperately need ideas for the window treatments. Pictured (not my decor BTW) is a sliding glass door with a transom above it, and t...
Alex is looking for some advice: "Hoping that someone can help. I have the sailcloth tab top curtains from Pottery Barn and as the final part of redoing my bedroom this month want to give them a good ...
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