There are so many different possible materials that you can consider for use as window accents, both at home or in the office. For a start, you could choose between blinds, curtains, shades or drapes. If you prefer to use curtains, one style that you might want to consider, especially in the home, is ruffled Priscilla curtains.
This style is somewhat feminine in appearance and can often create an invitingly warm feel to the room that they are hanging in. Basically they consist of a cotton panel, but along the inside there is a ruffled edge. To complete the look, they can be used in combinations with a ruffled valance.
For kitchen windows, sheer Priscilla curtains are sometimes used instead. Despite the sheer design, they can also have an element of color incorporated and sometimes include cafe style tiers to create the appearance of a divided window. While the colors are often light pastel shades like cream or soft beige, they are also available in more vivid shades like yellow or bold red. Similarly there are also different patterned designs available. Some people like country Priscilla curtains and so will use those with a checked gingham print or patterned with flowers.
If the sheer is not what you want, you might want to consider lace Priscilla curtains. They are considered to have a somewhat romantic appearance and so bedrooms are often their prime location! They fit in particularly well with rooms incorporating Victorian decor and a selection of colors is available. Unsurprisingly though, the most frequently used color for this style is white. To enhance such a plain color, these types of curtains often also come with matching ruffled ties for holding back the curtain pieces. This creates the effect of the section at the bottom of the curtain being drawn back to allow a view of the outside. The window may look all the more welcoming for it.
The long curtain is a dramatic variation of the lace style. Designed and created to be of a length that touches the floor, this style is often referred to as bridal lace. It uses a swag topper for the upper portion, rather than a traditional valance. The same material that was used for the lace material on the panel of the curtain will be used to create the swag. Bear in mind that the ruffled edges associated with the more common shorter styles are not found on the longer styles. It can be a good style to incorporate into a more dramatic setting like an elegant dining room or formal sitting room.