Please help decide drape colour/pattern

9 years ago

Drapes are a huge expense and the pressure is on to decide today if Iwant them installed by Christmas (which I do)

Our home is largely unfurnished as we sold everything when we were building so not much to work with. Ive read online articles that state if you want to emphasize the window use darker drapes or if you like a more neutral palette go with neutrals or tone on tone.

The ceiling is 12' high. I was thinking the darker one to add some personality and to set off the copper surround of our fireplace...but 2 - 12'panels in a dark colour might weigh the room down and since we have no furniture it may end up clashing.

On the other hand the lighter colours seem "safer".

Also undecided on the pattern...looking to see if one seems more bedroom than the other . The drapes are for the great room.

They will be functioning drapes for privacy and insulation.

Wall paint colour is BM - cloud white

Please let me know your colour & pattern choice for this window/room.

This is the room the drapes are for...

"slate" (I think it has purple undertones...)

"linen"

"natural"

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Anglophilia
9 years ago
Linen in the large damask pattern. It will not limit your furniture selections.
Olychick
9 years ago
I like the "natural" in the damask, as it seems warmer to complement the warmth of the copper. Since you live in snow country (apparently ;), I think dark draperies would provide too much contrast to the walls AND the outdoors certain times of the year. I think the lighter, mid range choices are a nice balance to both and safe isn't bad in draperies, esp since you can punch things up with furnishings and accessories as much as you want.
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aprilneverends
9 years ago
Linen..but in this smaller pattern..even though I usually prefer bigger patterns-I just love this one more..it sparks imagination..
User
9 years ago
I agree with aprilneverends. Linen in the smaller pattern would be my first choice, but I also think the smaller pattern in the Natural would be equally nice. Such pretty selections!
ghostlyvision
9 years ago
Another vote for Linen in the smaller pattern.
aimeekm
9 years ago
4th vote for linen in the smaller pattern
torreykm
9 years ago
You are very fortunate to have found a workroom to complete your project before Christmas! That being said, I really wouldn't be in a hurry. It's a big expense, take your time in making a choice. IMO, the lighter colors would be a safer bet and I actually like the 2nd choice.
cawaps
9 years ago
My favorite is the linen in the large damask. The natural is nice as well. I don't think the slate works at all.
Sarah NLucas
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks all! We went for "natural" in the smaller pattern.
Olychick
9 years ago
I just went back to look and realized the smaller pattern isn't shown in natural, but it I'll bet it will be lovely!