Lined Curtains Design Ideas 2012

Adding a lining to curtains not only enhances the look but also can extend the life of them by protecting the face fabric from sunlight.
There are a number of linings to choose from depending on the location of the window. For example blackout lining for bedrooms and thermal lining for living rooms.
Most curtain headings are suitable for lined curtains including tapes and handmade headings.
Lined curtains should be dry cleaned as the face fabric and lining can shrink at different rates if they are washed.
The following instructions are for bag lined curtains (this is where the lining is attached at the top and sides of the face fabric, with the bottom hems worked separately) with pencil pleat heading tape and a fullness ratio of 2 (double the width of the window).

Grommet Top Curtains Designs Ideas 2012 Pictures

For someone with a modest amount of sewing skills, unlined Grommet Top Curtains are fairly simple to make.
Here are some ideas to be inspiring you to make your own curtain ,
I hope you like it , enjoy !!

Gazebo Grommet Top Panel

Made from 100% spun polyester, our indoor/outdoor grommet panels are available in two terrific neutrals to soften your outdoor spaces, block sunlight and provide privacy. For a total custom look, use with our Escape sheers (sold separately)!

Portico Pleat Grommet Top Panel

Dramatic horizontal pleats created from contrasting yet complementary fabric at the top of each panel set these window treatments apart. Textured semi-sheer material will softly filter the light at your windows. Hang on a decorative rod through the 2-1/2" metal grommets.

Escape Sheer Grommet Top Panel

Featuring 2-1/2" rust-resistant stainless steel grommets, our sheers are made of water repellant, mildew- and fade-resistant easy care spun polyester. Add our Gazebo indoor/outdoor panels for a decorator look.

Pepperell Textured Grommet Top Valance

Slubbed horizontal stripes on mid-weight fabric bring texture and modern style to these window treatments.

Pepperell Textured Grommet Top Curtains

Slubbed horizontal stripes on mid-weight fabric bring texture and modern style to these window treatments.

Hawthorne Grommet Top Curtains

Ribbed horizontal stripes in deep rich tones will handsomely decorate your view.

Hawthorne Grommet Top Valance

Ribbed horizontal stripes in deep rich tones will handsomely decorate

Tab Top Curtains Designs Ideas 2012 Pictures

For someone with a modest amount of sewing skills, unlined Tab Top  curtains are fairly simple to make.
Here are some ideas to be inspiring you to make your own curtain ,
I hope you like it , enjoy !!

Classic Tartan Tab Top Curtains Dress Gordon

An authentic tartan sett, or plaid pattern, is woven into this dashing window treatment. A traditional Scottish tartan is smart looking used alone, and mix well with solid Weaver's Cloth or Ticking Stripes (each sold separately) to create a stylish, tailored look for your rooms.

Weaver's Cloth 3" Tab Top Curtains

Firmly woven and lightly flecked . . . for a homey country feeling in your room!

San Marco Tab Top Panel

Contemporary in style, woven semi-sheer fabric is bordered with a colored band at the sides and bottom of each panel, and a colored band at the top of the panel. Depending on the style you prefer, you can hang the panel through the rod pocket or through the colored button-tabs.

Insulated Weaver's Pinch Pleats 48 W

Our easy to use pinch-pleated homespun curtains are backed with thermal acrylic to insulate your rooms against cold drafts and to keep heat out, as well as to block sunlight. Offered in various widths and lengths that accommodate windows of all sizes and patio-style doors.

Southwick Stripe Insulated Pinch Pleat Curtains - 48" Wide

Our easy to use pinch-pleated classic stripe curtains are backed with thermal acrylic to insulate your rooms against cold drafts and to keep heat out, as well as to block sunlight. Offered in various widths and lengths that accommodate windows of all sizes and patio-style doors.

Black Out Tab Top Curtains

Designed to keep light out, they also have insulating value! Plain, straightforward tab curtains with a big benefit. They help to create close-to-complete darkness in a room, promoting more restful sleep.

Cotton Voile Tie-Tab Top Curtains

Dreamy, translucent Voile, extraordinary for softening the light at your window!

Rod Pocket Curtains designs ideas 2012 Pictures

For someone with a modest amount of sewing skills, unlined rod-pocket curtains are fairly simple to make.

Here are some ideas to be inspiring you to make your own curtain , I hope you like it , enjoy !!
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Sunset Plaid Rod Pocket Curtains

A traditional yarn-dyed woven plaid pattern collection in warm, welcoming colors will easily find a place in your home! Sunset Plaid is a terrific coordinate with many of our other styles, especially our floral patterned Wynwood.
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Overleigh Rod Pocket Curtains

Resembling fine silk Overleigh offers you breathtakingly fresh style. Curtains and coordinating sheers (sold separately) feature embroidered flowers and vines with autumn colored stitching.
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Embroidered Check Lined Rod Pocket Curtains

A large-scale woven buffalo check is distinguished by the delicate floral jacquard design on the fabric. Lined for light control and fabric protection, it's a wonderful decorating choice for any living space.
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Classic Tartan Rod Pocket Curtains Dress Gordon

An authentic tartan sett, or plaid pattern, is woven into this dashing window treatment. A traditional Scottish tartan is smart looking used alone, and mix well with solid Weaver's Cloth or Ticking Stripes (each sold separately) to create a stylish, tailored look for your rooms.
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Abigail Adams Rod Pocket Curtains

Handwoven in Maine, these heirloom-quality curtains, pillow shams and bedspread (each sold separately) are true American classics
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Moire Plaid Rod Pocket Curtains

Moire Plaid at your window opens up many decorating opportunities, a chance to highlight or complement a color story in your furniture or rugs, or in the way you choose to accessorize your room. Choose Blue, Ginger, Jewel or Rose.
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Savannah Seersucker Rod Pocket Curtains

Inspired by the summertime favorite, these versatile curtains will make you think of seersucker in a fresh new way. Generously puckered, raised stripe.
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Weaver's Cloth Rod Pocket Curtains

Firmly woven and lightly flecked . . . for a homey country feeling in your room.
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Country Day Toile Rod Pocket Curtains

Add softness, style and color to your windows! Idyllic scenes of country life are on display in beguiling toile prints offered in decorator colors.

Sonnenburg Damask Lined Rod Pocket Curtains

Floral damask patterns in washed jacquard will give your room an instant makeover. You'll love the soft hand of the fabric and the affordability of the entire collection.

Laura's Garden Rod Pocket Floral Curtains

Inspired by the summer-time charm of a cottage garden, this print pairs flowers of blue, rose and cream tones to delight you any time of year. Laura's Garden coordinates with Laura's Stripe (sold separately). Both patterns look lovely paired together or alone and are lock-stitched for durability.

Embroidered Bedding Designs 2012

Add to your bedroom more elegant and romantic with this wonderful sets of embroidered bedding .

 You can find ideas on how upgrade your existing  Bedroom , I hope you like it . Enjoy !

 

A pretty embroidered panel design with floral motifs on a fresh white background, with co-ordinating curtains, runner and cushion.

A contemporary embroidered design mixing fashionable colours with floral patten.

A contemporary embroidered design with appliqued circular motifs and a plain cuff detail

A modern embroidery combining a stylised floral patten with strong colours.

A modern embroidery combining a stylised floral patten with strong colours.

A pretty floral embroidered design with pleat and sequin detail.

A pretty semi traditional embroidery with a floral panel border.

A pretty semi traditional embroidery with a floral panel border.

A pretty floral design with a top and bottom border of appliqued flowers and embroidered trail.

 A pretty floral design with a top and bottom border of appliqued flowers and embroidered trail.

A pretty floral design with a top and bottom border of appliqued flowers and embroidered trail.

Create a Livable Yet Stylish Home By Candice Olson

Comfortable and chic don't have to live miles apart. Find simple tips for designing a home that's functional and beautiful.

• By Candice Olson

It's important to make your home both stylish and livable. There is one word that designers either love or hate: function. Personally, I love it. I really believe you can have the right balance of both style and function.
The one thing you need to do when embarking on a design project is to be realistic. Think about this question: How does your house have to work for you and your family? If you're like me with a young, busy family full of kids and pets, you should never have anything white in your house unless you're sure the material is stain resistant.

However, you can find the right mix of function and style. Just make sure you think your design decisions through carefully. If you're a large family that spends all your time doing homework in the kitchen and family room, then a large kitchen island or an open-concept kitchen and family room will probably work really well for you. If you're a retired couple who loves to cook and entertain, your priority might be gorgeous kitchen appliances, so you splurge on a chef's dreamy (and stylish) gas range.
It's important to know what makes the most sense for your lifestyle and home, so don't choose colors, fabrics or even materials that won't work for your family, children or pets. Be realistic about what you can and can't live with because there are some things you might love the look of, that are very stylish, but just aren't practical with a Great Dane. For example, I absolutely love the look of white Carrara marble countertops, but they can be stressful in a kitchen because they stain so easily, especially by red wine or coffee. You don't want to always be on high alert for spills, or be the crazy lady saying, "Don't touch the counters!"

That's not to say if you have a busy lifestyle with kids and pets, you can't have a gorgeous, stylish home. Companies have caught on and now function can be stylish, too. For instance, there are great-looking, durable fabrics that are made to handle extreme wear and tear. Some are even made with Teflon. Sometimes you might pay a little more for a high-performance material that looks great and can stand the test of time. Be smart about it, and if you get a light color sofa (or you had one before the kids came along), consider having a slipcover made that's in a dark, machine-washable fabric.
If you have a hectic home life with lots of activity, think about your choices and always go with the most durable materials you can find. Or tell you kids to stay in their rooms until they're old enough to go to college.

Candice Olson : Create a Livable Yet Stylish Home

Comfortable and chic don't have to live miles apart. Find simple tips for designing a home that's functional and beautiful.

• By Candice Olson

It's important to make your home both stylish and livable. There is one word that designers either love or hate: function. Personally, I love it. I really believe you can have the right balance of both style and function.
The one thing you need to do when embarking on a design project is to be realistic. Think about this question: How does your house have to work for you and your family? If you're like me with a young, busy family full of kids and pets, you should never have anything white in your house unless you're sure the material is stain resistant.

However, you can find the right mix of function and style. Just make sure you think your design decisions through carefully. If you're a large family that spends all your time doing homework in the kitchen and family room, then a large kitchen island or an open-concept kitchen and family room will probably work really well for you. If you're a retired couple who loves to cook and entertain, your priority might be gorgeous kitchen appliances, so you splurge on a chef's dreamy (and stylish) gas range.
It's important to know what makes the most sense for your lifestyle and home, so don't choose colors, fabrics or even materials that won't work for your family, children or pets. Be realistic about what you can and can't live with because there are some things you might love the look of, that are very stylish, but just aren't practical with a Great Dane. For example, I absolutely love the look of white Carrara marble countertops, but they can be stressful in a kitchen because they stain so easily, especially by red wine or coffee. You don't want to always be on high alert for spills, or be the crazy lady saying, "Don't touch the counters!"

That's not to say if you have a busy lifestyle with kids and pets, you can't have a gorgeous, stylish home. Companies have caught on and now function can be stylish, too. For instance, there are great-looking, durable fabrics that are made to handle extreme wear and tear. Some are even made with Teflon. Sometimes you might pay a little more for a high-performance material that looks great and can stand the test of time. Be smart about it, and if you get a light color sofa (or you had one before the kids came along), consider having a slipcover made that's in a dark, machine-washable fabric.
If you have a hectic home life with lots of activity, think about your choices and always go with the most durable materials you can find. Or tell you kids to stay in their rooms until they're old enough to go to college.