That is weird looking as is the "art" that looks like it's off of an ink jet printer.

For shutters, I think you're looking at regular drapery panels or a valance. I haven't seen anything more interesting. Part of the problem is you don't want the window treatment to get tangled up in the shutter mechanisms.

That does not look like something I'd expect to see on Houzz.

This is an awesome thread. Thanks AnnieD for all the ideas and window treatment pics.

Carol

Here's a nice way to add color and soften the look of a woven wood blind.

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[Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/kitchen-ideas-phbr0-bp~t_709) by Castle Rock Window Treatments Finishing Touches

Matching shades and valance

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[Traditional Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by New York Interior Designers & Decorators Kim E Courtney Interiors & Design Inc

Solid shutters instead of louvred ones painted to match trim.

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[Traditional Spaces[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-home-design-ideas-phbr1-bp~s_2107) by Solana Beach General Contractors Smith Brothers Construction

Don't understand this one....those hard corners remind me of the old fashioned photo albums where you used black corners to hold the pics in the album. And the monogrammed valance seems a tad egotistical...do you not know it's your own room? Though I do love that chaise...I need one just like it in my room!

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[Traditional Bedroom[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-bedroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_715~s_2107) by Kennesaw Architects & Designers Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.

Carved wooden shutters...and is that the shower door? So pretty.

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[Mediterranean Bathroom[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/mediterranean-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2109) by San Francisco General Contractors RYAN ASSOCIATES GENERAL CONTRACTORS

With such a gorgeous window and view, treat the wall instead.

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[Mediterranean Home Office[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/mediterranean-home-office-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_732~s_2109) by Mountain View Photographers mark pinkerton - vi360 photography

Here's an interesting way to add privacy to a bathroom window...

Let the fabric do your talking....these panels from India.
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Here is a link that might be useful: Nova haat

This post was edited by AnnieDeighnaugh on Sat, Nov 9, 13 at 8:10

This is a great thread, Annie, thank you!
I too, really like the valance from 10/10, 20:16, Mpls
Interior Designers. Now if only I could figure out how to do that...

I never saw a treatment that had the rod go straight through it...

Some really lovely window treatments (and some funky ones) but my all time favorite "to die for" drapes is the October 15th at 22:35 box pleat with button. Absolutely lovely simple, classic elegance. I just love them. I wonder what type of fabric was used?

Nope, that's new to me too Annie. Not sure what I think of it though.
Holly Kate I missed those. They are absolutely gorgeous! And I have yet to make the drapes for the Gentleman's Parlor. Hmmmm..... Do you think they'd look too feminine if they didn't puddle and without the hold back?

This post was edited by justgotabme on Tue, Nov 12, 13 at 21:02

I think they can look very masculine and formal ....depending on the fabric... and maybe go with a metallic button instead of a covered button.

Justgota, I want something like that for my living room which is also masculine. Annie's idea of using a metallic button would make them more masculine. I don't think the tie back is particularly feminine, nor the puddling for that matter. I will be anxious to see what you do with regards to wt in your gentleman's parlor.

Annie, what would you suggest as a masculine type fabric? I need something to soften the leather look but still have an appearance that would be cohesive to the Ralph Lauren type room?

Here's an example with a contrasting button

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[Traditional Spaces[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-home-design-ideas-phbr1-bp~s_2107) by Baltimore Window Treatments Wellington Interiors

My inverted box pleat silk panels will be ready on Friday! Woohoo. Now to finalize on the rods...

Oh my Gooster, I'm swooning over them! Absolutely stunning! I can't wait to see them installed.

We used to do a very tailored inverted pleated panel with 3 buttons per pleat. I don't have a picture, but found this one on a google search. It's not a great example.

Thanks Annie and Holly and Gooster. I was thinking maybe leather covered or brass buttons. We've leather sofas and brass light fixtures.
Looking forward to seeing yours Gooster.
Here's the fabric I'll be using. It's much prettier in person. I scanned it since the color is usually truer, but It's still not giving it's true likeness in texture.

This post was edited by justgotabme on Wed, Nov 13, 13 at 11:59

Marji, mine will be over a rod too. Thanks for sharing that picture.

oh, holly-kay, I didn't mean to imply I'll be getting those exact ones, sorry. Mine won't come with buttons and are in a different color. Still silk inverted pleats, however. I was thinking contrasting buttons might look nice so I went looking for a picture. It seems like a feasible modification to do after they are sewn, but only if you have wide pleats.

It's definitely a more tailored, dress-maker's accent. The example I posted seems to have a very narrow accent band. You probably could something similar with edge banded or bottom banded drapes.

Holly-kay, When I think men's I think paisley or narrow stripe for more formal or plaid for more woodsey/casual. But you certainly can use a solid texture or maybe add a border to set it off.

I went paisley in DH's study:

While the valance may be a little more feminine, the fabric I used in my library is not. A lot has to do with the richness and depths of the color palette too...

Beautiful draperies and fabrics Annie. I would love to do something dramatic in our library, but we have a bookcase that fits perfectly between the two front windows. We have wood blinds that would look so much nicer framed in fabric but they'll have to do alone until I have time to make cornices.
Maybe for the Gentleman's Parlor I should take a scrap of faille with me when shopping so I can look for a paisley or manly print to use as an edge banding as Gooster suggested.

Justgotabme, can you do an asymmetrical treatment with the windows flanking the bookcase?

I never thought about doing that so I decided to go look to see if that's doable. I'd forgotten there's very little space on the right side of the third window before there is more bookshelves. I'll have to take some pictures later and start another thread to show you how it looks and see what you think.

I love the detail that the button adds.

Annie, I adore Paisley. I received the RL paisley from fabric guru that I want to have pillows made from. The colors are not as rich and autumn colored as I thought so I will be re-evaluating. I adore your library Annie. Would you mind posting a closer pic of the lamp that is by your window? I love the lamp shade.

Gooster, no need to apologize. I can't wait to see your new window treatments!

Thanks, holly-kay...I love the lamp shade too...my Dad made it...he was into doing stained glass for awhile. You can see it a little better in this shot.

Thank you so much for this post! I am saving it as I am soon going to be in the process of changing my kitchen blinds for a window treatment that will work with higher cabinets. I also would like to do something about the honeycomb look in my home office as I feel I need something on the windows to make them look better after I get windows that are not so cold.

If you set the rod high and the shades are inset, or in this case have plantation shutters, you are left with a gap in between. Here they decided to treat the gap.

This post was edited by AnnieDeighnaugh on Fri, Nov 21, 14 at 20:56

Looks like someone ran out of clothesline. And did those big rings come from office depot?

Sorry...I tried to fix the image link, but was unable to so I've linked to the site below.

Here is a link that might be useful: Scroll down to dishtowel window

This post was edited by AnnieDeighnaugh on Sun, Nov 24, 13 at 16:18

Annied. Think of that as a way to hang your dish towels in a small kitchen!

Annied. Think of that as a way to hang your dish towels in a small kitchen!

This is interesting...use square blinds and let the sunlight reveal the arched window underneath. Note too the placement of the mirror in between which reflects the staircase behind.

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[Modern Living Room[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/modern-living-room-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_718~s_2105) by Brooklyn Architects & Designers Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture

Annie, we have five windows with half moons at the top and after starting the blinds at the bottom of the moon in the Ladies parlor I decided to find longer blinds for the other three and hang them this way. I designed our window trim to be square anyway so it made it easy.

Lambrequins anyone?

Cover the window sides

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[Traditional Bedroom[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-bedroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_715~s_2107) by Nashville Interior Designers & Decorators Leland Interiors, LLC

Cover part of the window sides

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[Eclectic Dining Room[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/eclectic-dining-room-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_722~s_2104) by Arab Window Treatments The Interiors Workroom, Inc

Create an arch where there is none.

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[Traditional Family Room[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-family-room-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_720~s_2107) by Other Metro Furniture & Accessories Indese

They need not be fabric at all.

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[Eclectic Family Room[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/eclectic-family-room-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_720~s_2104) by Ridgefield Interior Designers & Decorators Maureen Rivard

Nor need they be only for windows.

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[Bathroom[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/bathroom-ideas-phbr0-bp~t_712) by Hastings Window Treatments Impressive Windows & Interiors

The only limit to the shape is your imagination.

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[Traditional Home Office[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-home-office-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_732~s_2107) by Suffield Interior Designers & Decorators BFV Designs LLC

Including this "out of the box" asymmetrical treatment.

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[Contemporary Spaces[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-home-design-ideas-phbr1-bp~s_2103) by Alexandria Interior Designers & Decorators Maison Pompeii Antiques and Interiors

I'm not a fan of the fabric, but having a shade match the lambrequin will give a real tailored look to a window whether the shade is down or up.

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[Transitional Spaces[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/transitional-home-design-ideas-phbr1-bp~s_2112) by London Interior Designers & Decorators Violet & George

This might be good for a barn or some antique colonial laundry room, but feed sack window treatments look way too rustic for the window seat here.

Making good use of grandma's hankies

most "WTs" look way to overdone, florid, and formal to me.

I really do like the ones that are sheer on the top, though. Wish I could find those at a reasonable price.

Wow, what a collection of window treatments for nearly every window style and room. It's like scrolling thru an online catalog. Thanks Anne for posting this thread! And also to those contributing. I think I have found my kitchen window treatment style for my window! (Fabric pattern roller blind - perfect fit for space).

I'm observing that on the one hand, people like a more pared down look for WT; but on the other, some of the big houses in which they live have really architecturally challenged windows, especially those two story jobs that look like a floor got bombed out between the two....not beautiful windows, just plain janes that are up high. Those 30 foot panels can't camouflage the shortcomings of the window/wall design. So, it all depends on the house. Sometimes panels are enough, other times, creativity is needed.

Here's a window treatment I've never seen before...

Some windows I've saved from Pinterest:

I am so glad this popped back up. This is one of my very favorite posts!

It's been quite awhile so I thought I'd revisit to see what was new in houzz.

These windows look like they're from a window treatment store, demonstrating padded valances, swagged sheers, asymmetry, cording, buttons and drapes, plus mixing patterns and textures.

Another example that window treatments in the same room don't have to match, but should go.

Draping the sink to hide the plumbing...

I don't get the height of these valances. They block a chunk of window oddly. I'd hang them so they skim the top of the upper glass...

Lot of drama with the fullness of the drape and the proportion and shape of the lambrequin.