Curtains for Living Room windows?

11 years ago

last modified: 11 years ago

I posted last week asking for suggestions for the curtains for our living room. I haven't been able to find anything I love, even after visiting quite a few stores. I thought about making my own so I grabbed this fabric to try out. It is quite a different look in the room and I just put it up this afternoon to try it.
Would love some thoughts and opinions!

Here's the link to the original post: https://www.houzz.com/discussions/curtains-or-valence-for-living-room-windows-dsvw-vd~212988

I really liked the suggestion of this modern living room, from but since those curtains are custom made, I have to come up with my own take on it!

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Heather S
Original Author

11 years ago

I do hope to move the rod higher and yes, I'd like to use the same treatment in the middles and the other end. I only tried it on the one side to see how it looked.

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ksw711
11 years ago
Great job. Any chance you could move the curtain rod higher or paint it white. I think that would allow it to blend better, and I can't tell, but did you do the same on the other side?
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Deirdre Megan Designs
11 years ago
I think the color works well with the wall color and the furniture. Definitely do as you said and put the curtains in the middle and other end. It looks great. If you want a more pretty look, with scrapes make little ties for each section and tie them together.
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Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
11 years ago
Best choice for red couch - nice pick. Do agree with rod higher - not crazy about ties suggestion though - your pattern is busy enough - wall color blends beautifully and the skeleton head and ghost pillow part of October decor, right?
Melissa Cee
11 years ago
I like how unique and custom they are and think they do coordinate well with the red couch. I would also recommend "raising the bar" just a bit. ;) Also, panels in front of every vertical between each individual window (as in the Amy Lau) photo could look great! When Halloween is up, you could ake some gray and white throw pillows for the couch to tie it all together.
Manon Floreat
11 years ago
I think they're going to look great! I'll echo others' comments to mount them higher and skip the tie backs. Nice job.
Darzy
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
What do you think of these?...at Penny's..hmm they may not be red enough and too traditional?
http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom/for-the-home/departments/window-treatments/in-home-services/custom-decorating-/resource-center/cindy-crawford-style-palais-grommet-top-drapery-panel/prod.jump?ppId=1a1f1ff&catId=cat100260226&subcatId=cat100260213&deptId=dept20000011&Nao=48&pN=3&dimCombo=null&dimComboVal=null
bamamom
11 years ago
I like the ones you have much better. Just move your rod up and finish hanging the other panels and your done! Great job! I really do like these. Looks great with your sofa and walls. Two thumbs up!
Heather S
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks for the comments and suggestions! Now I just have to mount the rod higher and actually MAKE the curtains :) Stay tuned!
kateef
11 years ago
How about these - super discount too.
http://www.halfpricedrapes.com/halfpricedrapesoutlet-product-35.html
User
11 years ago
If you like them, I think it is wonderful that you made them. That is one thing I like about knowing how to sew. You can frequently find material that you like when you cannot always find the window treatment. Great going!
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Julie Thome Draperies, Inc.
11 years ago
You need to mount the rod 2/3 of the way up between top of frame and molding.
Beatriz Pijuán
11 years ago
I think those curtains work really well with the rest of the decor. They go great with the red sofa, Would like them on both sides, though, but I'm sure that's what you're planning to do anyway. All in all, great feel: love the room.
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11 years ago
hmnnn
dalol
11 years ago
I would suggest using something more than just grey pillows. Pick a secondary color that compliments your couches and your accessories to brighten and incorporate your look. Nice job on your drapes. : )
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JMittman Designs
11 years ago
I like the fabric--hang them higher, no ties. I'd hide your fabulous magazine collection too! ;)
cyn222
11 years ago
I love them!
barb1943
11 years ago
I would take up to the ceiling and make single rod s on each side just to frame the window
barb1943
11 years ago
also get extra material and make sofa pillows