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Drapes for small bedroom windows?

11 years ago
Hi guys,

Can you give me some suggestion on what type of drapes (long or short) I could use for these windows? I have two in the room a few feet from each other. I'm not a huge fan of the real short curtains but if that's what you guys think will work best I'll go for it. My question (it may be dumb) is would floor length drapes look bad since the windows are small? I don't want to do blinds. That's my last alternative.

Comments (29)

  • 11 years ago

    Do you know which wall you're going to put the bed against? I think that affects the answer here.


  • 11 years ago

    Or vice versa: something translucent inside mount, and blackout in chevron fabric, short - photoshopped first!

  • 11 years ago

    They do not want blinds. Would you want a window film for privacy? I personally do not like long curtains on tiny windows. I would add short lined curtains or sheers. If you do not want to draw attention to the windows add curtains in the same color as the walls.

    Summer thanked grapefruit1_ar
  • 11 years ago

    Now I recall that they're called pleated shades: honeycomb, or less expensive, and not actually blinds - did I miss that?

  • 11 years ago
    We have a modern leaning restoration hardware vibe with our house and we went with plantation shutters but the kind with bigger slats and that open in one piece and couldnt be happier. You can have them open to see your cool black framed windows or close them to block all light!

    Can you please please tell me your paint color in this room? I love the shade. Thanks!
    Summer thanked Bryan
  • 11 years ago




    Not quite sure where we are placing our bed just yet. What do you guys suggest? Vanity area is still under renovations. Just wanted to show the other side of the bedroom. The paint color is BM November Rain. Thanks for all the suggestions!

  • 11 years ago

    For reference: That's our bed. I found a photo of it on the furniture website but those covers obv. Are not ours. We don't have a comforter set yet so drapes and art are pretty much open to whatever. It is a King size bed. What color scheme should I go with for my bedroom? I like a contemporary feel with light feel-good colors.

  • 11 years ago
    Also, are curtains supposed to match the white trim I have? So I would do white curtains/drapes?
  • 11 years ago
    Your dilemma reminded me of this idea in a blog post on mariakillam.com on 7/15/14. The idea of filling the space between long curtains can be achieved with other means too, e.g. Side table with lamp, tall plant, chair.
  • 11 years ago
    Let me try to attach the photo again
  • 11 years ago
    Sootsprite: Just wanting to clarify and understand- are you suggesting long curtains and then filling that wall space with other means as you suggested (lamp, table..etc.) ? Interesting post as well- I looked it up. Thank you.
  • 11 years ago
    Yes, just an interesting idea to consider to make long curtains work with high short windows. Here is the link since the photo will not load:

    http://www.mariakillam.com/creativewindows/
    Summer thanked sootsprite
  • 11 years ago
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    If that's animal print they display on your bed, I assume good with the bamboo shades I posted but outside mount them and long/ can keep them down like a standard window, and curtains to floor.

    What other furniture will you have? are nightstands dark too?

    Summer thanked everdebz
  • 11 years ago

    Everdebz: the covers and sheets are not mine. I haven't picked any out yet. That photo of the bed is a manufactured photo from the company. I just referenced it because that is the bed we bought. We didn't buy the matching set. We were going to buy separate pieces for night stands. Haven't done that yet. So all we have right now is a bed and mattress without any covers. And windows without any treatments. Thank you for your suggestions.

  • 11 years ago
    Also, any suggestions on color and type of night stands? All help is appreciated!
  • 11 years ago

    I did read that, but I was referencing the style of the bed, that the manufacturer thought "animal print accent" - maybe British Colonial but I don't know styles that well - so the bit of bamboo with wood in woven shades from penneys would likely look appropriate, that's all....

  • 11 years ago
    Oh! Okay! Sorry, misread your previous comment. I will look into bamboo shades.
  • 11 years ago

    What style do they call it? and are you staying with the same style throughout room? What colors might you use?

  • 11 years ago
    The description for the bed said regal and Inspired by Old World elegance. That's all I got lol.
  • 11 years ago

    Are you more in a rush or do you like shopping around maybe for character pieces secondhand?

  • 11 years ago
    Just looked up bamboo shades and like them way more than I thought I would! Def thinking about using those. Now, would I let them hang all the way down so as to make the window look longer?
  • 11 years ago
    No, not in a rush. I'm just trying to soak up as much info as possible so that when I do shop around I know what to look for.
  • 11 years ago

    I would try that - memory says they're 64" ..? course you don't have to let them hang 5 feet.

  • 11 years ago
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    Chalky soft look and nice price might blend with carpet and allow for more drama in lamps - you have certain preference in lamps like crystal sort, or old world bling?

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  • 11 years ago

    Maybe get a roman shade. Use an inside mount. How many windows do you have in the bedroom? I just see the one small.

  • 11 years ago

    Here are pics of roman shades. These work well on a small window.





  • 11 years ago

    If you favor neutral bedding, maybe somewhere in room color like this:

    Mediterranean Nightstand Vally, Distressed Fresco Red, Turquoise, And Scrolls · More Info

  • 11 years ago
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    Just one stand with so much detail on it?

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