Custom Window Treatments bring warmth to Farmhouse update

A client contacted me with the desire to add window treatments to her updated farmhouse style home. She had recently completed painting, flooring, trim, and a bathroom complete redo including tile, sink, vanity top and shower.
Her guest room with an en suite bath needed 3 window treatments to bring warmth to the space.
A classic linen was selected as the main fabric for the window treatments.

A roman shade for the small window next to the bed would help to balance the room and not overwhelm things. The larger main window would have full length drapery panels and the small window at a different height and size were in close proximity to one another.
This brought a challenge how to make the windows appear level with one another and not overwhelm the room with too much fabric.
Since the larger window needed drapery hardware to bring full functionality to the drapery panels we selected a traversing rod that had ball bearing gliders and leaded glass final ends.

This tied into the leaded glass overhead light fixture that was in the room already.
The bed linens were a simple duvet cover with white cotton shams to match.
In the en suite bath there was a small window that had blinds and the client wanted to bring the same fabric from the main bedroom into the space. We added a hard cornice board valance to the window with a curved bottom for just the right amount of "wow" and not to overwhelm the space.

The en suite bath with vanity and flooring and new shower tile given in the full view image below.

En suite bath full view

The full length drapery in the main room also included blackout lining to block out light and provide some noise control from the main street outside.

Guest bedroom with blackout roman shade and full length custom drapery panels

With the drapery and shade closed there is complete light blockage shown in the image above.

The drapery and shade open allows light to pour into the room with very little blockage of views.

Plenty of light and outside views seen with shade and drapery open

The drapery and roman shade from full view are shown in the image below;

Here is one more view of the room with roman shade featured in the image below.

The image below shows the before view of the room.

Room before window treatments

 

 

Drapery Hardware choices for every style and application

Drapery Hardware in recent years has become more unique and innovative.
With so many styles to choose from it is difficult to talk about just one type.
I will focus on the different types and styles of drapery rods as inspiration to try new things!
Urban or Modern look
 The less froo froo the better for this style.  The use of wood or metal rods with finials (or not) in natural stone, acrylic or granite has become popular.  A few examples of this style are shown below.

This flat style traverse comes in 3" height and several colors

This granite finial attaches to a metal 1" rod for a very minimal look

 

 

 

Forrest Group Metal collection

Note the acrylic rings! Such a fresh look!

Metal mixed with acrylic is so fresh and sleek!

These rods are available in 1 1/2" diameter with or w/out rings

Ball Bearing Track- A very basic drapery rod
This style of drapery rod is usually hidden under a valance or cornice because the white track is shown upon opening the drapery.  Some folks don't like this showing, others do not mind as it can lend itself to modern and urban looks.
This style of rod is what I would call a basic rod that is the least expensive and offers the most support for heavy window treatments with multiple layers (up to 80 lbs).
This track is also very versatile as it can be wall mounted as well as ceiling mounted using different brackets for each type of installation. 
Shown below is the white ks track from Kirsch Inc ceiling mounted before valance installation.

Ceiling mounted before valance installed

Also on some installations like this one, it is necessary to arrive on site with the track in two pieces and the ks track is available with a very strong splice as seen below.  This does two things 1) saves on hassle during transport and shipping and 2) allows the rod to be a more manageable size during the installation process especially in cases where the rod will be over 12 feet wide.

The splice is very strong and allows two piece delivery

Traverse Rods
This style of rod is available in so many choices that allow versatility in designing the window treatment.  Sleek, chic and slender low profile styles such as the one from Brimar Inc are very popular with transitional or modern clients.  Shown below are a few examples of this style of traverse rod.

Low Profile 1" traverse rod

Flat style Rail uses micro ball bearing slides

 Ornate and larger diameter styles (1 1/2" , 2" and 2 1/4") such as the ones shown below can provide the base for a more traditional look with drapery panels.

This traverse rod uses ball bearing slides

This rod diameter is 1 1/2" and 2"

Kirsch Wood Trends 2 1/4" diameter

Cafe Rods
Cafe rods can be used with or without rings. Using these rods without rings would require a rod pocket in the panel being installed. If you use rings, it can be a very charming look as shown below.

The photo blow shows both types of panels installed rod pocket and flat panels.

Both rod pocket (on door) and flat panels (window) on rings shown

Ornate decorative Rods
Larger rods over 2" in diameter can really make a statement in a traditional setting. Below are a few examples from The Finial Company in 3" diameter.  These types of rods can be used with or without rings. 

Special designer finishes add bling to this 2 1/4" diameter rod

As you can see, there are many styles, colors and genres of drapery hardware that can inspire everyone's taste.