Whether you're an interior designer or a home decorator and you need to create a beautiful home space with a window dressing to complement your lifestyle? look no further. The Complete Book of Curtains? Drapes? and Blinds is the one-stop reference. No longer will you struggle with inspiration or measurements as you'll find the essentials for creating a curtain design in this jam-packed volume. Learn the basics of window shapes? measuring? heading tapes? fabric characteristics? and fabric quantities. When you're ready to design? the second chapter in the book provides an in-depth look into various types of accessories available for curtains and blinds. For designers? and decorators? the sketches can be scanned and reduced to put on sample board or e-mailed to curtain makers to eliminate costly mistakes. The book also includes a section for cozy bed treatments and plush cushions and throws. From first-time homeowners to interior design students and studio professionals---when it comes to window dressings and coordinated accessories The Complete Book of Curtains? Drapes? and Blinds will help you through bewildering choices in a simple and easy way. Now that's a curtain call!Paperback | 288 pages215.9 x 271.78 x 20.32mm | 1?156.65g40057St Martin's PressNew York? United StatesEnglish