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As an interior designer I frequently get asked how to choose drapery, how many and what size panels are needed, what length they need to be and where to mount the hardware. Today I wanted to answer these questions in my design tip of the week:
Drapery panels should be 2 1/2 to 3 times the width of the window, each
panel should be 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 times with width of the window. The wider
and fuller the drapes the more dramatic they will appear.
Drapery panels should end either: above the window sill, directly below the window
sill, end an inch above the floor or pool about 6 inches at the floor for a dramatic,
full appearance.
Drapery rods should be 8-10 inches longer than the width of the window so
that you can mount them up to 5 inches to each side of the molding.
Make sure you have space for sometimes large finials or end caps at each side!
Always make sure you have drawback space to open the drapes completely
to let in the natural light.
Mount drapery hardware 4 or more inches above molding to visually add
height to the ceiling and to show off beautiful crown molding.
The dark color and deeply gathered creasesgive these drapes a dramatic and tailored look! The hardware is mounted at a height to emphasize the molding. Not much space to tie them back...
I have always loved when drapery hardware is installed hidden in a cove above the windows. The hardware seems to disappear and the drapes look like they go on forever! These end about 1 inch above the floor and are a semi sheer to give visual privacy yet maintain the natural light in the space...
These crisp white drapes are providing a partition between two spaces, I think it is a great way to divide a room or enclose an area (a studio apartment!) and what a fun way to tie them up!
Drapery can be a great way to bring in pattern and texture into the design of a space. By using bold horizontal stripes it gives the appearance of a wider window...I think these are so cool!
All in all drapery can be a great way to warm up a room, give privacy to a home on a busy street, dress up or dress down a room or add pattern to your design. There are so many options and this is just a mere tip to get you started in the right direction! I love comments and questions so please email me anytime at Blaiseadkisondesign@gmail.com! I look forward to hearing from you!
3/4 to 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread such as Nutella
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with a stand mixer until well blended, or whirl in a food processor. Add cornstarch and flour and beat on low speed, or whirl, until dough comes together and is very smooth.
2. Divide dough in half. Roll each portion between sheets of parchment paper into a 1/8-in.-thick round. Stack and freeze rounds on a baking sheet until dough is firm enough to cut, about 20 minutes.
3. Lift off parchment, cut dough with a floured 1 1/2- to 2-in.-wide cutter, and transfer to ungreased baking sheets, spacing slightly apart. Gather scraps, refreeze, and re roll as needed.
4. Bake cookies until light golden, 10 to 14 minutes, switching pan positions halfway through baking. Transfer to racks to cool.
5. Spread half of cookies on flat sides with a generous coat of chocolate hazelnut spread, then top each with a second cookie.
Make ahead: Up to 3 days, stored airtight.
Enjoy the cookie of the day and check back this weekend for more yummy recipes!
The tips are great and how good do those cookies look!?
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