This new inspirational and absolutely essential book on dressing windows offers practical solutions to common problems or questions, with original designs for curtains, shades, and panels for every type of window. Katrin Cargill combines her exceptional instinct for color, pattern, and fabric with her unrivaled experience with assorted techniques to create an incredible array of window dressing options, from toile-lined curtains trimmed with black satin cording, to a soft-pleated shade made from velvet-edged linen, to a simple swag of raw silk. A complete reference guide explains all the related techniques and terms.

A portfolio of contemporary and classic looks, and how to achieve them. It contains over 30 original projects for creating curtains and blinds with step-by-step illustrated instructions. It is also a reference guide to all the practicalities, from fixtures and fittings to sewing techniques.