Windows are the most elegant part of a well-crafted home. Whether they are oak-trimmed craftsman-style lights from a century ago or more modern expanses of glass and light, windows can be the eyes and soul of a home.

As a view to the outside, windows also provide a view to the inside. For privacy and “burning afternoon sun” concerns, a simple solution is often best.

Head to a good craft store and purchase fabric (i.e. lace, shear) about 50 percent wider than the area to cover. Sew a loop in the top and hem the edges, if necessary.

Next, using a compression rod from a hardware store or home design center, hang the fabric as a curtain.

A curtain with just a little bit of gather at the top eliminates the worst of the sun, offers privacy, and doesn’t upstage an elegant window. If handywork is not your thing, ask a friend who knows his/her way around a sewing machine.

Great windows are meant to stand out and sometimes that requires giving them a proper dressing.

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