Big Book of Window Treatments [Bargain Price] [Paperback]

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Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2006

The Encyclopedia of Window Treatments is a must-have for anyone interested in home décor. Cross-references help the reader navigate an abundance of traditional and modern designs. Visually compelling with more than 1,000 full-color illustrations and photos, the book presents hundreds of window treatments: draperies, curtains, shades, valances, swags and cascades, and blinds and shutters. Features:

* The most comprehensive collection of today’s window treatment options in various configurations

* More than 1,000 full-color illustrations and photographs

* Visual glossary identifies various elements of window treatments

* Offers complementary pillow and tabletop ideas throughout

* Special section on measuring windows and estimating yardage

* Problem/Solution guide presents ideas for challenging window configurations

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Oxmoor House; First Edition edition (June 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 037601749X
• ASIN: B002QGSX3W
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #914,301 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #57 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Interior Design > Windows

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Basic Book of Ideas, September 24, 2006

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Joy Peglar (Fort Worth, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Big Book of Window Treatments (Paperback)

I feel compelled to defend this book. I am a home-dec seamstress and constantly on the look for a book for clients to look through. This book has proven invaluable to me. It is very clearly organized, the pictures are clear and there are examples of the basic, traditional styles many of my clients are looking for. Many other books try to show 'fancy' styles that are either impractical, hard to visualize due to the color, or flat out impossible to sew. Many of my clients are overwhelmed by looking through "Encyclopedia of Window Fashions", but not this book.

I highly recommend this book. It is clear, concise, well organized and has great explanations of each window treatment.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This should be titled The GREAT Book of Window Treatments!, February 3, 2010

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BethanyLeah (New Mexico) - See all my reviews

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Best overview book of window treatments I've ever seen - and I'm in my sixties. Well organized with a wonderful presentation, the book was my Christmas gift to my nieces.

3.0 out of 5 stars Needs more oomph!, December 12, 2011

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RockstaR "**RockstaR**" (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Big Book of Window Treatments (Paperback)

This book has a lot of drawings and descriptions for how to dress just about every kind of window. Unfortunately for me, however, it has only minimal advise and suggestions for bay and bow type windows. I think it literally only had 2 or 3 pages covering these types of windows (out of 208 pages). I wasn't particularly impressed with the ideas in this book in general. Most all the ideas and suggestions are what you'd commonly see just about anywhere. If you're looking for something unique and creative it's simply not here. However, if you're looking for a book with a ton of examples of commonly seen window treatments, it may work great for your purposes.