Scarf Ideas for Living Room Windows

Fabric

• Fabric color, texture, pattern and weave can enhance a living room's overall ambiance. Window scarves made of textured, thicker fabrics in earthy browns, greens, reds and golds are ideal for the Tuscan decor. Lightweight, sheer window scarves in crisp white enhance a cottage style. Jet black, silky fabrics impart an upscale look to sleek, modern decor. Bold, vibrant colors in patterns or solids give window scarves a contemporary flair.

Hardware

• Cascading window scarves reveal underlying curtain rods. Since the rods are highly visible, decorative curtain rods are recommended for the best result. Larger, bulkier rods are suitable for bigger windows, while petite rods enhance smaller windows. Metal, black rods enhance almost any design style. Decorative finials, such as acorns or leaves, suggest a woodsy, outdoor theme. Simplistic, square or round finials add a minimal, modern touch. Ornamental, scrolled finials impart a traditional or rustic feel. White curtain rods are ideal for a country or beach cottage decor.

Hanging

• Window scarves hanging from a decorative rod are an eye-catching window treatment by themselves. When a window scarf is swagged over draperies in a coordinating fabric, a sophisticated, elegant look is created. Evenly draping a window scarf over a curtain rod in soft loops with the ends cascading down to the floor is enchanting. Experiment with a variety of fabric loop sizes. Intertwine different colored fabrics to create a more textured, thicker window scarf treatment.

Tips

• You can create the illusion of a larger room by installing a curtain rod above the window frame, allowing it to extend several inches beyond the sides of the frame. Wrapping several 1-inch-wide pieces of coordinating fabric tightly around the curtain rod provides a place to pin window scarf loops to prevent them from sliding off the rod. Cascading window scarves that pool softly into small piles of fabric on the floor impart an elegant and romantic ambiance.