Hi! Christine,here. I stumbled upon quite the find on the F+W bookshelf recently. It is called The Window Style Bible: 500 Inspirational Ideas for Curtains, Blinds and Fabric. And in light of my recent move, I am enthralled by it.

The book starts off by identifying different kinds of windows, then in the chapters (broken up by style) it demonstrates the types of treatments that work best for each kind of window. There are also ideas for treating “problem windows” like skylights and dormer windows.

After just flipping through the book, I already have an idea for my new dining room curtains: To install the curtain rod above the window so that some of the wall shows below the rod when the drapes are open (which will help the window look less stark).

Here are a few other nuggets from the book to get the wheels in your mind turning…

* For dormer windows, consider swivel rods. The brackets incorporate a hinge so that the rods can be pushed back to the walls during the day. At night they can be closed across the windows with the tiebacks removed.

* Fitting curtains where space is limited requires careful thought. In a narrow space, consider drawing the curtains to one side (say to the left), so that something on the right (say, cupboards) can be easily accessed.

* In a bathroom, window treatments need to withstand dirt and steam. For windows close to a tub or shower, manmade fabrics are a good choice.

Purchase a copy of The Window Style Bible from the Krause Publications bookstore.

The Window Style Bible by Gina Moore, $22.99

Until next time,

Christine