What's talking you out of your long linen drapes? I think it might be very, very pretty. Okay, you don't have as tall a ceilings, but still...

I like the idea of a subtle trim on any of the white linen.

And, oh yes, I hear you on the DIY--what was I thinking? Been there, done that. Do the best you can and enjoy the process!

Happy
Thanks for your reply

The cast iron rad between the 2 windows is what is preventing the original plan - floor length pinch pleated drapery

Oh, I love your wall color. It's very calm and relaxing. So, are you talking about making the roman shades out of the linen? I like the 2nd trim you posted the best, but I'm not really sure you need a trim. Sometimes simble is better.

Laurie

In order to have the linen drapes you want, can you install the rods so that the stack back is on the non-rad side of the window? As you are looking at the windows, the entire curtain on the right window draws to the right, and the entire curtain on the left window draws to the left.

Go to the link below and look at the first picture in the thread. The drapes are done exactly how I tried to explain!

Here is a link that might be useful: Matelasse thread

I also thought about doing panels on those two windows and stacked back to the outsides. But if you ever wanted to close them, I donâÂÂt know that you would be able to do that without them hitting the rad.

I think the idea of roman shades is lovely. I like the first trim the best. but I am a bit concerned that it is not quite wide enough to make any difference. I would just do it on the bottom of the shade, a couple of inches up from the edge, but I think I would consider addding a narrower grey ribbon on either side of the 1â grey, with just a little breathing space between them.

Just wondering if the linen will be substantial enough to hold the roman shade pleats? Will the blackout lining make the fabric crisp enough to hold over time?

In the alternative, you could leave the trim off the body of the blinds, but do a small self valance and put the trim an inch or two in from the edge of that. Great way to pull the eye up in the space, too.

A very restful, pretty space.

I love your inspiration pic and can see why you are drawn to those linen drapes; but I think the romans will look best in your room and you can also make one for the french door as well. My vote is for the grey trim.

msrose - yes making romans w/the linen instead of drapes

bb - thanks for the explanation & link - I think dh has talked me out of the drapes - he calls them "dust catchers"

Les - Always appreciate your opinion - The linen should hold up it is a heavier weight, I think 10 oz & I will use roc lon liner so between the 2 it should work.

Val - another person I love to hear from - thanks for checking in.