| To give the impression of a major decorating re-do | | | | or pale yellows to deep colors such as reds and |
| without breaking the bank, simply changing the window | | | | browns, depending on the effect desired. |
| dressings can have a dramatic effect. Rather than | | | | Cornflower blue window curtains capture the essence |
| painting walls or changing expensive carpets and | | | | of the color of clear sky in a sunroom or studio. The |
| furniture, installing new draperies can refresh a room | | | | color is vibrant yet not distracting. A light-weight fabric |
| with a minimum effort. The addition of appropriate | | | | like linen or voile in a simple style such as a pleated |
| window treatments can complement patterns and | | | | double tier softly filters daytime sunlight. After dark, the |
| colors of walls, furnishings and accessories in any | | | | color continues to suggest the presence of sunlit skies. |
| room. | | | | Priscilla-style curtains, complete with a full valance and |
| Blue is one of the few colors that work well with | | | | tie-backs, add a feminine touch to a girl's room. The |
| almost all others. A cooling color, it imparts a feeling of | | | | color can reflect personal taste or complement the |
| tranquility, stability, intellect and depth. When used as a | | | | palette of existing decor. Aqua, teal, navy, electric or |
| primary decorating color, secondary colors can be | | | | powder blue are among the many shades that can |
| used to either heighten or moderate its effect. When | | | | serve as either a dominant or accent color, depending |
| used as a complementary color, the intensity, shade | | | | on the decorative scheme. |
| and tint selected can add interest and contrast. Blue | | | | Bathrooms can be easily updated by changing the |
| curtains create an attractive focal point in a room. | | | | shower curtain and window coverings. Matched sets |
| In formal rooms, using rich textures and colors for | | | | give a cohesive look. Motifs of Art-deco flowers, |
| drapery provides interest to windows and can | | | | tropical rain forest birds or sea shell patterns in blue |
| complement existing furniture and upholstery. Strong, | | | | curtains at both windows and around the shower |
| saturated colors and appealing textures, such as | | | | engage the eye and help out-dated or faded wall |
| sapphire-blue velvet curtains, draw the eye to the | | | | colors recede into the background. For example, while |
| window and evoke a feeling of richness and vibrancy. | | | | vivid hues like turquoise or aquamarine accentuate the |
| The nap and sheen of the velvet impart a sense of | | | | curtains and enlivens the room; a pale green wall is not |
| depth and opulence. The addition of antique lace | | | | noticed. Towels and throw rugs can be used to |
| sheers as casements contrast well with the velvet in | | | | complement the theme as well. |
| pattern, texture and fabric. Complementary accent | | | | Using interesting shades of blue in window treatments |
| colors can range from light colors such white, off-white | | | | will brighten and refresh a room. |