Window Treatment Styles

Choose the Perfect Window Treatments

Bare windows are rarely the best choice when decorating a room. Window treatments--whether piped, pleated, puddled, or plain--add fluidity and softness to a room's hard edges. And in terms of practicality, they add privacy and light control. They also can help conceal a room's flaws or accentuate its charms.

Three of design's heavy hitters--fabric, texture, and pattern--come into play when you're selecting the perfect treatment. But choosing the type of treatment your room needs is the first order of business. We've made it easy: These 13 timeless treatments will inspire and guide you through the looks that stylish windows are wearing.