Friday, October 7, 2011

Window Treatments Part III - PATTERN



Sig Bergman - Elle Decor

Oh, how fun is this!  Patterns speak volumes when used on windows. 



 

Brunshwig and Fils

Here they establish a loud, fun vibe with a hint of ethnic flavor!


Martin Lawrence Bullard
 
Bold zig zags....vibrant and charged with energy.




Kristen Ewart - House Beautiful


Patterns used on Roman shades look like art on the wall.




John Willey - House Beautiful




Erik Lysdahl - House Beautiful

The pattern here gives relief and is such a nice foil to the solid color wrapping the room.




Barry Dixon - House Beautiful

Solid color on the drapery above would have been staid and boring.  The pattern gives movement and interest to the room.




T. Keller Donovan - House Beautiful



Mary McDonald - House Beautiful




Anne Selke - House Beautiful




Fern Santini - House Beautiful

Look how just using that wide stripe adds so much vigor to that space.




Tobi Fairley - AY Magazine



Barry Dixon - House Beautiful

How invigorating is this pattern used on the windows?  What a great backdrop for solid color furnishings and carpet.  I feel happy just looking at it. 

If you want a little punch and life in your interiors, pattern at the windows is a great way to go!

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10 comments:

  1. Taylor GreenwaltOctober 7, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Good morning Carla, great post. I love patterns on drapery. It sometimes makes the room. I just recently changed my drapes from a bold pattern to solid white linen. Its nice to have a change. If they weren't so expensive I would change them all the time. I have a thing for fabrics..

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  2. My Galveston CottageOctober 7, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    So funny, I happened to be in a store the other day where they had packaged up some patterned drapes. And I stopped, wishing for a moment that I had a place to put such color and movement. Love these examples!

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  3. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    love the idea of pattern window treatments as it's a nice way to bring in color without it being overwhelming..
    gorgeous images..
    best,
    maureen

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  4. Mona Thompson Providence Ltd.October 7, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    I love pattern on the windows. The House Beautiful dining room with the gorgeous plank ceiling and large check drapes is an all time favorite of mine. so warm. Great post, Carla. Have a great weekend. XO Mona

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  5. JessieOctober 7, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Great collection of images, Carla! I wanted to add some striped curtains in my master bedroom in the near future. Patterned curtains easily enliven a room and create so much visual interest!

    Have a lovely weekend!

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  6. quintessenceOctober 7, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Loving all these large patterns at the windows!! What a refreshing change!!

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  7. Interior Design MusingsOctober 7, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I adore it, but it's just so pricey to change. :( I like change so much, it's just not a luxury I can afford!! M.

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  8. Hill Country House GirlOctober 7, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    LOVE these images Carla! My favorite is the Brunshwig and Fils, but really all of the rooms are so happy and interesting!

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  9. Kellie CollisOctober 8, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    These are gorgeous! Loving those fun prints! Enjoy the wonderful weekend, Kellie xx

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  10. Splendid SassOctober 8, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    The curtains in the room designed by Fem Santina are my favorite, but Barry Dixon is also a favorite.
    Hav e wonderful weekend, Carla.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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