Window Treatments for Living Rooms

Custom Wood or Faux Wood Blinds

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  Custom wood or faux wood blinds are an elegant window treatment option for living room windows. These window treatments can be the same color as your trim. Some people choose wood colored blinds. You can have a company come in and create custom window treatments, or you can purchase custom-looking faux wood blinds at many home improvement stores. The home improvement stores will cut the blinds to fit your window. Make sure you are absolutely certain of the size of the window before having the blinds cut, as you cannot return them unless the store makes a mistake. When you want privacy, all you have to do is shut your blinds. When privacy is not an issue and you want to let sunlight in, all you have to do is open the blinds or pull them up to reveal the window.

Plantation Shutters

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  Plantation shutters are a popular living room window treatment in many custom homes. In fact, some designers say that plantation shutters are the "Cadillac of window treatments". This living room window treatment option provides insulation and privacy and also creates a warm and inviting atmosphere in your living room. Many home buyers desire plantation shutters in their home. When you go to sell your home with plantation, you should realize a return on your investment. Although there are do-it-yourself plantation shutter kits, the best way to make sure your window treatments are perfect for your home is to have a professional measure and install this window treatment.

Draperies

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  Draperies can be an inexpensive window treatment option. The best thing about draperies is that they are an easy way to add color to your home. If you live in a rental home and your landlord won't let you paint, adding a decorative drapery to your living room can provide a lovely splash of color. Those who love to have luxurious decorations in their home can opt for custom draperies measured, sewn and installed by a professional. Of course, custom draperies are much more expensive than do-it-yourself drapery options.
  
  Draperies allow you the option of privacy in your home. If you want privacy, simply draw your drapes shut. Open the drapes to expose windows when you want to let the sunshine in.
  
  Those who like to make changes to their home decor love draperies because you can switch out panels as you see fit. Once a curtain rod is up, changing the draperies is as simple as purchasing new panels and hanging them up.
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