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Clever window treatment!

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My hats off to Becky Zimmerman, Interiors by Decorating Den for taking First Place at the Window Fashion Envision Design Competition held in Atlanta for 'Whole-Room Integration.

I don't know Becky and she does not know me but her approach to this window is brilliant. No swags, scarves, valances, rods, cornice boxes, etc. Such a simple concept yet I have never seen it before nor would I have ever thought of it.

This is a very easy treatment to use in home staging and very practical. By upholstering simple square boards with foam and a good upholstery fabric then one could use a number of fabrics for the attached panels. A little velcroe, a picture frame hook and viola!

Congratulations Becky!

She also shares her paint color selections: Benjamine Moore: Eucalyptus Leaf, Bryant Gold, Confederate Red, Plum Raisin. (The floor is Travertine)

Posted by Sheron Cardin - how2homestage.com on 05/22/2008 10:50 AM

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35 Comments on Clever window treatment!

MAY

2008

How fun! And they match the pillows on the sofa! I like the colors, too. Thanks, Sheron!

What a great idea ! Thanks for Sharing it Sheron !!

Sheron ~ What a great idea! Are the squares made of wood, do you know?

Kathy - I love them too and will make them. I would imagine they are made just like a cornice box only abbreviated. I will use plywood, 4 " foam, and a heavy upholstery fabric. I emailed Becky so she may respond and let me know.

Fernando - I wish I had come up with the idea but I am happy someone did.

Elaine - me too.

That is a wonderful and inexpensive idea...thanks for sharing..

Mary Lou - I don't know about you but I have many totes filled with fabric samples I pulled for clients over the years...I loved them then and I love them now. I will be digging to find enough of one pattern to make two.

They are made just like regular cornices. Then the panels are installed inside with a tiny rod or velcro. Panels look best if they have two returns. Glad you liked them!

Great post! Thanks for sharing this idea. I'm always looking for new window treatment ideas.

Window treatments are wonderful and the colors are great too!

I love this! So glad you shared. This is a fabulous tip!

~michelle

LOVE this idea!!! I have got to try this one!

Very cool, okay when you make it can you post the directions - pretty please... Which would be much easier then me trying to figure it out....

Fabulous. Very creative! Kym

MAY

2008

Those are great! Now what does it mean, they look best with two returns? Thanks

Sheron,

You just made my day! I love window treatments and these look like amillion bucks!

These are very special and I think we should call them the Becky Boxes or the Zimmermans ;-)

My graphic word is jujube...remember them?

Amy - 2 returns are a left and right return to the wall and not just attached to the back of the board and hanging down.

Sandra - will do!

Kym - you said it!

Kristina - they really are fresh!

Thank you all for stopping by.

Nice looking room, seems warm and inviting. Just love clever people. Thanks for sharing.

Sheron, that is such an awesome idea for a window treatment. It's perfect for staging! Thanks so much for sharing that.

I love the wall colors. Thanks for including them.

Love it!!

Yep! Me to.

Very cool!!!

Another question, how many inches should the returns be?

I usually make the returns about 3.5. It's easier to hang that way because you can fit your hand under there to install it.

Thanks Becky!

That is a great idea! Thanks for posting the photos. I love that room.

Becky - your room is a big hit here too!

MAY

2008

Oh I love these, especially because I hate hanging rods and this is a nice top treatment for the little technique I have been using. They seem simple enough, thanks for sharing Sheron and I hope you are doing well, we have not spoken (via AR) in awhile.

Thanks Phyllis Pafumi

MAY

2008

Phyllis - it has been way too long. Sure do miss you and others like Val and James and Judy and wow, I could go on and on. It is a really unique window treatment, I agree...doesn't happen too often.

Beautiful look. I remember someone once made the analogy that glam window coverings were like the eyelashes on an eye...it completes the look beautifully and would be plain without.

Aloha Sharon,

Wow, very neat and unique! It such a different, new approach, and it looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing Sharon!

Peace,

Hi Kimo - very wow! Have fun with it and be sure to share some photos!

I love the idea,and am thinking they could be made round as well.

Nicola - I had the same thought!

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