There are many beautiful sheer fabrics and laces that can suit just about any home decorating style.

Adding a decorative type rod with unique finials can complete the window treatment in a very affordable way!

You can use a sheer treatment:

• across the entire window
• on each side of the window
• under a valance to add interest and softness to the window
• to cover just a portion of a window, such as a window with a transom or arch

I used a white-on-white striped sheer on a decorative rod in our dining room, and then placed a silk green vine on the rod, winding it across the window in a random way.

It was a simple, sheer, understated yet graceful look for the dining area. And, it was definitely an affordable window treatment!

This bedroom window was quite large and boxy. I hung a sheer valance and it was very soft and pretty, but a little boring.

So, I found a semi-sheer fabric that was very close in color and pattern to the comforter. Then, I hung the semi-sheer curtains on a tension rod, inside the window, underneath the valance. We also had a wood blind for privacy.

It added just the right amount of interest and color while maintaining a soft overall appearance.