French Country Window Coverings

French country window coverings are wonderful for brightening up a country room such as a kitchen or dining nook. Changing your French country window coverings during the various seasons is relatively simple and dramatically changes your room instantly.

During the warm and spring months of the year, you can use bright and cheerful colors such as pastel greens, light blues and light gold colors. French country window covers traditionally have scalloped valences that are filled with paper or padding to make them more three dimensional and dynamic.

There should be two basic panels on each side of the window but no center panel covering. Thinner materials are recommended with light colors and thicker colors for fall and winter coverings.

One way to spruce up your French country window coverings year round is to spray paint the rod with a light gold color. The gold is neutral enough to match all the covering colors and to be used year round. Select a matching taffeta ribbon that blends with the valence and curtain materials. Wrap the taffeta ribbon loosely around the curtain rod.

Changing your French country window coverings twice a year can add a new and dynamic look to the room without a great deal of expense for redecorating. Some people will change their coverings for each season and for the holidays. For more ideas on window coverings, visit www.BeauitfulWindowBlinds.com.