So Simple Window Style

by Abbott, Gail; Burren, Cate; Scott, Mark

• ISBN13: 9781580112444
• ISBN10: 1580112447
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-03-01
• Publisher: Creative Homeowner Pr

Summary

So Simple Window Style is a comprehensive guide to choosing and creating perfect curtains, draperies, and shades for every style and shape of window. With photographic, step-by-step instructions for every one of the 35 original projects, each design is a real solution to a real window problem. Whether it is a set of floor-length eyelet curtains for a sunroom or a pair of lavish double curtains for a period home, interior designers Gail Abbott and Cate Burren provide a professional-style guide to choosing shapes, colors, and fabrics. Projects range from simple ideas that can be completed in an afternoon to complete curtain schemes, while an extensive techniques section details all the sewing skills needed to complete each design.

Author Biography

Gail Abbott and Cate Burren are co-owners of the interior decorating firm Angel & Blume. Gail is an accomplished stylist and designer and is recognized for her work styling interior photography for major home magazines including, Woman & Home, Ideal Home, and Country Homes & Interiors. Cate is an interior designer with experience in both corporate and residential design.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(4)
Inspirations	10	(10)
Curtains	20	(72)
Tie-Top Curtains	22	(4)
Simple Unlined Curtains	26	(4)
Contrast-Lined Panels	30	(6)
Attic Window Curtain	36	(4)
Appliqued-Stripe Curtains	40	(4)
Bordered Panels	44	(6)
Pinch-Pleat Draperies	50	(6)
Pinch-Pleated Edged Panels	56	(6)
Ruffle-Edged Curtains	62	(6)
Instant Curtains	68	(2)
Two-Tone Panel	70	(6)
Cafe Curtains	76	(4)
Grommet-Top Panels	80	(4)
Shirred Rod-Pocket Curtains	84	(4)
Contrast-Top Tabbed Panels	88	(4)
Sheers	92	(32)
Cuffed Panels	94	(6)
Simple Draped Sheer	100	(2)
Scalloped Panel	102	(6)
Ribbon-Tied Shade	108	(4)
Cuff-Topped Muslins	112	(2)
Striped-Sheer Tabbed Panel	114	(4)
Swag-Draped Panel	118	(2)
Rod-Pocket Panels	120	(4)
Shades	124	(30)
Unlined Swedish Shade	126	(6)
Unlined Roman Shade	132	(6)
Lined Roman Shade	138	(6)
Relaxed Roman Shade	144	(4)
Lined Swedish Shade	148	(6)
Accessories	154	(30)
Soft Cornice	156	(6)
Gathered Valance	162	(4)
Zigzag Panel Valance	166	(4)
Upholstered Cornice	170	(4)
Fold-Over Panel	174	(2)
Fabric Tiebacks	176	(4)
Soft Sash Tieback	180	(4)
Basic Techniques	184	(18)
Resources	202	(2)
Index	204	(4)
Acknowledgments	208