Balloon Curtains: Functional, Pretty, And StylishIf you are hoping to add a little more character to your window treatments, balloon curtains might be your answer. A variation of the traditional drapes, these gather in the bottom in two or three places, and when the curtain is pulled up the window, these gathers tighten, forming a balloon like look between them. Any room in the house can benefit from this stylish addition. Balloon Fabric Shades from smithandnoble.com are a high quality, beautiful example of this style. Inverted pleats, spaced 10 to 15 inches apart, create poufs of fabric across the bottom of the window coverings. These curtains will be a focal feature in your living room, bedroom, or bathroom. They are available in 71 different color and print options, so you can find the right curtains to match your home furnishings. Prices vary according to the size needed. A shade measuring 32 inches wide and 60 inches long sells for $336.00.
Light and breezy, the Dorset Stripe Balloon Shade by Chris Madden is made of sheer washable polyester, in vertical stripes. There are three color choices for this product. With two gathers at the bottom, the shade features three poufs. This shade measures 52 inches wide by 63 inches long, and sells for $35.99 at jcpenney.com. This price is after the retailer’s discount. Because these curtains are machine washable, they may be an ideal choice for your kitchen. Pretty, delicate, and sheer, the Shari Lace Balloon Curtain in sage green makes a lovely replacement for traditional drapes. This shade is 55 inches wide and 63 inches long, and sells for $9.99 at bedbathstore.com. The subtle lace will give your house a Victorian touch; use these balloon curtains in your bedroom or living room. A simple addition to a modern home is the Simple Shabby Chic Embroidered Baptiste Balloon Shade, sold at target.com. Made of soft cotton, this shade features white on white embroidery. The exaggerated poufs make it a showpiece for any room. The simplicity of this piece will allow you to try out a number of ideas with it, and most of them will probably work. This shade measures 60 inches wide by 63 inches long, and sells for $24.99. You need to hand wash this shade. For a more ornate look, at a wholesale price, consider the Wellington Damask Balloon Curtain. Made of a cotton/polyester combination, and sold in your choice of six rich shades, this curtain features two gathers, creating three poufs which are marked by same color dangling pom poms. This shade is 62 inches long by 42 inches wide and sells for $29.99 at overstock.com. Whether you are furnishing your farmhouse bed and breakfast, or shopping for your own residential use, the Irish Lace Balloon Valance, in conjunction with matching drapes, make a romantic addition to your windows. A bright white or natural cotton/polyester blend, this valance features a light lace border. It measures 22 inches long, and 82 inches wide, and sells for $59.00 at countrycurtains.com. The valance and drapes are machine washable. |
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