by The Lettered Cottage
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Lettered Cottage Reading Room
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jenniferjenjen wrote:
Where can I find this patterned fabric? »
· Comment · 14 months ago
The Shabby Nest If you click on the green "more info" link below the photo, there is a link to The Lettered Cottage blog. If you do a search on the blog for "reading room" you will be able to find the answer you need.
9 months ago ·
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annd wrote:
Are there different types of burlap? What color is this one and where can I purchase it? Thank you. »
· Comment · 22 months ago
donia09 There is a website Fabric empire that sells burlap and it is inexpensive... 4.99 a yard plus you can get a swatch from them too. Good luck The good news is that burlap is not a huge investment!
22 months ago · ·
annd Thank you!
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mski2 wrote:
how do you paint stripes on walls easily »
· · Comment · 2 years ago
Ronique Gibson For execution, painters tape (the blue tape) is the your best friend. There are several techniques. One is to mask off the stripes that are all going to be the same color and then paint. Let dry - I suggest a day, then come back and mask off other stripes.

OR

For stripes that are very similar in shade. I have painted the entire wall the lightest color, then came back a day later, and masked off the darker stripes. This helps camouflage any slight imperfections with your masking off. (No white walls will show from where you didn't lined up the tape - like the first technique).
2 years ago ·
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shelbyr wrote:
I want to paint! Anyone know what colors are used here for the striped walls? Any input is appreciated, thanks! »
· Comment · 2 years ago
Lily Gahagan The colors are “Fencepost” by Behr (Home Depot) and “Natural Choice” by Sherwin Williams.

You can find out how the stripes were done here:
http://theletteredcottage.net/frequently-asked-questions
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added by Becky Harris to Trends: Inspired by Burlap
Rough textured natural linen curtains recall the rougher burlap fabric.
added by Margaret Everton to Reading Rooms
Rethink an extra coat or utility closet. Take off the doors, hang a curtain, and create a distinctly cozy and inconspicuous extra room.
added by The Shabby Nest to The Case for Striped Walls
Subtle color differences used in these horizontal stripes wrap a small room in a cozy cocoon.
added by Erika Ward - Erika Ward Interiors to Adding Farmhouse Charm to Your Home
On the farm, burlap is a humble, hardworking fabric. In the home, burlap exudes the same qualities, and adds a textural element into the space. It is also a cost-effective material for casual drapery panels.
You can create a minilounge indoors as well, by converting a nook or a closet into a getaway. White and warm sandy beige paired with rustic wood would make a soothing palette.
added by Rooms and Words to Ecofriendly Fabrics Make the Cut
The fun thing about linen and cotton is that they are so versatile and used for many different weaves. Some, like velvet, are delicate and elegant. Some give a more rustic vibe, like these burlap curtains that lend texture and depth to this nook.
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Reading room!
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reading room/guest room...
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Reading nook with curtains
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Striped walls
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Great use of space Love curtains for privacy
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burlap ..... depth & rustic vibe curtain
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subtle stripes
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peeka-boo small bedroom will work
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burlap panels
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Stripes
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Again bedroom area recessed but I love the ability for a curtain.
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Love curtains and subtle stripes
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Nook and burlap curtains.
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stripes
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for guest bedroom nook
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Horizontal stripes. Love them!
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Burlap drapes & hall closet.
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Curtains across an opening in the wall to separate a little nook! LOVE
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large tone on tone horizontal stripes.
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kids bedrooms?
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Stripes
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striped room with burlap curtain.
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“Natural Choice” by Sherwin Williams.
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White grey painted walls but vertical not horizontal
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Curtains burlap
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Pdr rm
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Office nook
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sleeping nook
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burlap curtains
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Rethink an extra coat or utility closet. Take off the doors, hang a curtain, and create a distinctly cozy and inconspicuous extra room.
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Beautiful little sitting area
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love
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Burlap curtains
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Shelf
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Burlap curtains throughout with silver grommets
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natural fabric-simplicity
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...Love the use of the curtain...
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rugged shelf
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colors and fabrics
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Interesting
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Love this color palette
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striped walls
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Fencepost (behr) and Natural Choice (SW)
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stripes
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linen curtains
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More stripes!
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Burlap curtains
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textiles!
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COLOR/STRIPES for office?
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A nook to sleep in
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Rough linen curtains for texture
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Daybed treatment of sheets
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BASEMENT STAIRS IDEA
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Curtains
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burlap
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such a cozy nook
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burlap cfurtains
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Stripes
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soft stripes
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Reading
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Nook which can use for guest
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Bunk idea
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Tucked away in closet
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small bedroom upstairs
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Omg burlap drapes?!!
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