window treatment help?

16 years ago

I'd like to hear some opinions, because I'm pretty baffled.

We recently moved into the house that we built, and I hate all of my old stuff, and I want everything redecorated NOW, but the problem is I have no idea what I want. LOL

I figure I've got to start somewhere, so the bedroom seems to be a good place to begin, especially since JCP is having a sale :)

I went to look today, but my JCP is absolutely horrible in the home section, so they didn't have any samples for me to look at- blah.

So, if you guys could help me pick out a couple of things, I promise I'll take pics and get some major help on the rest of this room, and the rest of the house too.

The bed fits between two windows, with only an inch to spare on each side. It is a king sized bed, and I'm not willing to get a smaller one :) One the right window, there is not enough room for stack back, so I think that totally excludes drapes on those windows.

Here's what I've come up with:

http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?GrpTyp=STY&ItemID=1657803&RefPage=ProductsHOM&CmCatId=60156:60194:60442&cmOrigID=1657802&cmPosID=1&CmCatId=60156:60194:60442:crosssell

On another wall, I have a double window. I would like to put drapes on it (and make an eventual sitting area there), so I was thinking these:

http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6E.aspx?DeptID=60156&CatID=62593&GrpTyp=ENS&ItemID=1557d1a&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CMID=60156:60190&Fltr=&Srt=&QL=F&IND=1&cmVirtualCat=&CmCatId=60156:60190:62593

Here's the bedding I thought I might like:

http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6E.aspx?DeptID=59474&CatID=59514&GrpTyp=ENS&ItemID=183cc22&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CMID=59474:59483&Fltr=&Srt=&QL=F&IND=14&cmVirtualCat=&CmCatId=59474:59483:59514

My problem is the colors. Seems like the Ivory/Beige would be best as far as easily changing out the bedding come summer. I wonder about the Ivory Damask shades paired with the brown drapes. Or???

I like wood furniture. Currently, there is only a chest, bed, and 2 nightstands....but all of this may very well need to change. That's for a later post...

My bedroom styles is more traditional/romantic. Right now, there is a lace bedskirt and a floral quilt on it...but no shams and such to match (shame, shame). I'd like to get a nice put together look going on, but it does not need to be matchy. The walls are a mossy green, off white trim, and med-brown wood floors. The house leans French Country, I guess....although there are no decorations to speak of. High baseboards, 10 ft ceilings, lots of cabinets that are slightly darker than the floors.

After moving around 12 times in 13 years, we've not accumulated decorating things. I love my new house, and want to make it mine, but I'm also a little broke ;) and overwhelmed at it all.

If you've read this far- thank you! I hope you have some suggestions and opinions!

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Comments (4)

patty_cakes
16 years ago
Stick with neutral walls~you can add color w/accessories.

1/CRAIGSLIST!!!
2/furniture consignment shops
3/antique shops~they're not just 'your Grandma's' antiques anymore
4/thrift stores
5/fleamarkets
6/discount stores-Marshall's, Tuesday Morning, TJ Max, Home Goods, Steinmart, Big Lots, etc.
7/Hobby Lobby-offers 50% off selected items every week.

I recently purchased a comforter at a thrift store for $25~it was like new!

And yes, I *can* afford new, but why spend more money on something I can possibly find for less? 3/4 of what I have in my home was purchased used, and no one believe it when I tell them. You do have to be selective and sometimes wait for that perfect item. It will be worth it! ;o)
faithseed
Original Author
16 years ago
Patty Cakes:

I know you are right :) I will have to be patient, and actively seek out what I want. With 4 children I homeschool, I'm not very good at going shopping anymore! I scoured the town today looking for things. I hit all of your #1,2,4,6,7 and bought one thing from HL- ack. Well, I may go back for an adorable tea cart I found at an antique place.

However, I figure the least I could do while waiting for that perfect thing to find me, I could get some curtains hung in the master, and possibly get a new comforter set as well :)

Any thoughts to the colors I was looking at on those, anyone??
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patty_cakes
16 years ago
FS, we seem to have the same taste~just yesterday I ordered the Mystique plaid valance in the ebony. My colors are black/tan/gold/ivory, so these work in quite well, and also lean toward the French country look that i'm going for too.

I like the bedding too~which color are you choosing? Don't hesitate to bring in a little black in lampshades, or even in an area rug, and pillows~not solid black though.

I was not able to pull up one of the links, but can't remember which one it was. IMO, you're going in the right directions by staying w/neutrals. ;o)
faithseed
Original Author
16 years ago
PC, I was looking at the Carmen color. It works with the green walls, and has the ivory for the drapes, plus I can pull a red out.

I had decided to sleep on it last night. When I re-looked this morning, I realized that the roman shades are not long enough. They go to 64", and I need 75. I know I could go custom....but I really really don't want to spend that kind of money- especially when I know I could sew.

I think I'm back to square one.

Trying to find my patient hat.... :)