| Silk, when used as a window treatment such as | | | | with less expensive yet more durable materials such |
| curtains or drapes, would definitely work to enhance | | | | as lace, wool, cotton or linen. Be sure however that |
| the current features of the house. Silk, in itself, is | | | | when combining silk with these heavier materials, |
| elegant, refined and speaks of good investments not | | | | careful observation be used to find the right matches |
| to mention, good personal taste. | | | | of fabric. To refrain form choosing the wrong lining, the |
| Silk window treatments provide the royal feel that is | | | | best option is almost always the bancrease - a |
| not prone to being overdone. They are the link | | | | lightweight polyester or cotton fabric. For more body |
| between the contemporary and traditional looks of a | | | | however, silk tends to look a little flat and may not be |
| house. Newest trends in window treatments say that | | | | pleasing to the eyes when not compensated with a |
| silk is the staple fabric for interior designing for the year | | | | good window treatment design. |
| 2007. However, it must be remembered that silk has | | | | Color is also crucial. Silk window treatments have their |
| always been used as a window coverings, an | | | | own color richness. They give luxurious appeal and |
| expensive window covering at that. Thus they fit | | | | very dramatic tones and hues. When used alone, they |
| perfectly the more formal and dressy rooms. | | | | could give stunning effects but when matched with |
| Considering the price each piece could command, silk is | | | | not-so-good selections of fabrics the beauty of silk |
| really an investment. It has a relatively long life span | | | | could be subdued. Also, be careful to pick the right |
| and are not really prone to so much damages when | | | | types of silk for your house. Careful evaluation of the |
| properly cared. However, when exposed to direct | | | | room to which the silk window treatment will be used |
| sunlight, the delicate silk curtain could only last for as | | | | is necessary to judge whether the type of silk fabric is |
| long as 6 months. Thus, it is advisable that if one is | | | | good or not. |
| using silk window treatment, extra care must be given | | | | Silk window treatments are good because of their |
| so as to prolong the lifespan of the silk curtains or | | | | inherent quality to project luxury, sophistication and a |
| drapes. | | | | mix of the old to new - depending on how one works |
| This could be accomplished through lining the sheers | | | | on it. |