Hanging curtains on bare windows is a quick way to dress up a space as well as add softness and warmth. For an easy, affordable solution, D. C. designer Michael Hampton suggests buying simple linen curtain panels. Customize the panels by attaching a tape trim or fringe on the inside edge (also known as the “leading edge”) of each panel.

You can also drape garland around your windows to frame them, suggests Rockville, Md., designer Sandra Meyers.