Windows can be tricky to dress, but pricey curtains and so-so Roman blinds are not your only options. From patterned frosting and coloured vinyl to shutters and digitally printed panels, here are a few ideas on how to make a feature out of your windows, whatever your style:
Window dressing
This blind doubles as mood-enhancing art for your window.
For all blind quotes call Ella Doran on 0207 613 0782 or email blinds@elladoran.co.uk with your finished blind measurements.
A chic updating of the old coated plastic shop front/living space dividers of days gone by, these versatile fringe curtains are pre-treated with anti tangle spray and can be trimmed easily to size using scissors.
Fringe curtains, available in 35 colours and in faux leather and other fabrics. Prices from £145 at House Couturier.
Using deep dyed coloured polyester gives a cool, modern stained glass effect.
All JFK window treatments are bespoke, so to find out more visit JFK window film & vinyl or call 0208 679 5428.
Leather blinds – surely the sexiest blinds out there. Choose from textured plain leather, faux crocodile or faux alligator. Available in ten colours.
Leather blinds, from £995 at House Couturier.
If you need privacy but don't want to lose light, window films are a great option – and this is one of the prettiest we've seen.
Otto window film, £50 at Emma Jeffs.
Even the humble Venetian blind can make a real style statement if the colour choice is bold. An easy and economical way to add sunshine to your showers.
Sunway Metal Venetian Blinds in yellow, from £58 for a 61cm x 61cm blind at Sunway Blinds.
It's the little things that lift a look and choosing a great curtain pole and finials (the bits that fit on each end of the pole) can make all the difference.
Selection of twine finials, from £77 at House Couturier.
No more trying to match your curtains to your sofa. If you're lucky enough to have a window as grand as this one to dress, the rules are there are no rules.
Yoruba curtains, £128-£158 at Anthropologie.
Shutters are a brilliantly versatile option for dressing up your windows with a fresh, clean super chic look.
Prices start from £168 per sq m at The California Shutter Company.
The much maligned net curtain reinvented. Whether plain or patterned (here in lace) a sheer panel can pretty-up any window adding softness and interest without losing light.
Ribbon lace panels from £16 at John Lewis.