Need curtain advice for tricky windows

10 years ago

I recently moved into a new home, and the living room has 3 windows on one wall with 2 windows and a door on the adjacent wall. My main sticking points that I'm not sure about are:

1) The windows are only about 8 inches apart. So I should just hang one panel between windows, right? Or should I even hang a panel between each window? Would that make the room look crowded somehow?

2) What should I do about the corner? There's about 8 inches between each window and the corner. Should I hang 2 panels in the corner (one on each wall)?

3) How do I deal with the window next to the door? There's only about 6 inches between the window and door. If I hang a panel there, I'm thinking the the curtain will get constantly shut in the door and frequently get in the way of the door opening and closing.

Thanks in advance to the advice!

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Annie Deighnaugh

10 years ago

Do you need light control? Privacy? Do you like the venetian blinds?

If you want to add panels, then one between each window and one on each end will work.

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You could replace the venetian blinds with roman shades with drapes on the sides.

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You could do a valance or cornice across the top to unite the windows

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You could do a single corner rod and just to panels on each end and one in the corner.

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In any case, I'd treat the door separately as it functions separately.

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eld6161
10 years ago
Calling Annie Deighnaugh!
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k9arlene
10 years ago
Agree with a panel between each window and panels at each end.
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jewelisfabulous
10 years ago
What about her concern that the panel on the end by the door will keep getting shut in it?
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Annie Deighnaugh
10 years ago
You can always do a small cup hook and a thread loop on the panel by the door to help anchor it to the wall and away from the door.
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shadylady2u
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
I'm not seeing enough room for panels, unless you don't mind covering up much of your windows. Only the far left window has enough room.

Don't know how much space is on the other side of the door since I can't see it. If there's a lot of space, you could do a one way draw on a track or traverse system, so you can pull all the way open or closed.

If you're just looking for some fabric or color, then I think some sort of shades would be a better option than panels, or even valances, if you like them.
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diymom79
10 years ago
Personally I would use 6 panels and two long rods. Only one for each side and use a curtain hook by the door. Pick up a couple extra panels, if you can return them, to try it out just in case two are needed in the corner. Good luck.
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nickih85
Original Author
10 years ago
Wow! Thanks so much for the advice and great suggestions! I'm not married to the blinds. The home was recently built, and the builder installed blinds in all the windows. I just don't want to get rid of them until I have a definite plan of action.

I think the two main options I'm considering are roman shades on each window or a single panel bordering each window (with a hook to keep the panel from getting in the way of the door). However, I have a piece of furniture (kind of a console/storage table) up against the wall with two windows and a door (see pic). I really like that table where it is, but it wouldn't allow for curtains panels to be placed behind it since the table is against the wall. Maybe roman shades are my best option?

I'll give it some thought before making any big decisions or purchases.....

Thanks again for all the helpful input!
Annie Deighnaugh
10 years ago
You don't need to place the table directly up againt the wall but you can leave a few inches for a panel to hang free behind it if you want. Romans would be fine too.
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