Definitely hang them higher...my thought is right below the molding. I don't think the blinds are a good look.

Love the dog! :-)

Yes, that's too high. Hang them just below the molding. Hem them if you need to.

Hi lulu! What about changing them out for shades!

Buy a second set of the curtains. Sew them to the first set. Mount the sturdy new rod as groveraxle says, and then hem them to clear the floor by a half inch or so.

Could the blinds be raised during the day? The blinds add to the dark feel of the room. If you must keep the blinds I still suggest covering them with sheers. I guess I do not see the sense in having pretty curtains when there is an expanse of blinds in between. My eyes go immediately to the blinds.

I like the new drapes. Not crazy about the quality of light coming from that chandelier that faces the ceiling.

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Thanks for your help applepie, I moved around furniture and rugs today. I put a lighter rug in there with a pattern that will not go with the curtains. So, I reinstalled the silk curtains that will close all the way. I’ll probaby put the new lovable curtains in another room, where the window is narrower, and the ceilings are the same height, but there’s no molding, so they will fit perfect. It’s trying to fit a square peg in a round hole the other way! I still plan on removing the wallpaper and painting, though I’m wanting a light, but not Easter bright aqua for the walls. the rug has lots of colors

Hi Beverly, the hall has Anjou Pear in it. It’s a very dark gold. I plan on painting, rather hiring someone to paint in there. Those are nice chandiliers. think I want a lantern. New lighting is on my list!

I just realized you moved then up to the ceiling.

Lots of issues influence decisions about foyer fixtures: ceiling height, style of home, finishes, quality of light needed. No problem mixing finishes. Black might be a bit more casual and primitive in general.

You might look at Sherwin Williams Tidewater or Watery or possibly Tradewind. They're a little more grayed down so they aren't as pastel.

You're welcome. I'm sure you'll find a color you love. I'm probably prejudiced though-it's my favorite color and is in accents all over my house! As far as the light, I think it's pretty when you can see the light through the window. I'd think it would look best if it was at least even with the bottom of the window. It looks like the window could take a much larger fixture. This is a pretty, modern take on a lantern. 26.75 wide and 30 high. Might make a nice fit in your window.

Kat, that’s a really pretty light. I think I want something very tradional for the foyer. But, thanks for the suggestion!

Does watery go well with brown antiques with an orangy tone?

You're welcome lulu. It was worth a shot.

Happy to help. You never know if something is going to resonate.

Painting over wallpaper can be a real bear. I've done it at my FIL's house and in the house I used to live in that was built in 1949. I swear every room in that house had wallpaper-even on the ceiling in the dining room! If it's well glued on and not loose, it can be done. It's not usually suggested but sometimes there's no choice. Good luck with that!

Pretty light fixture. Which way are you leaning for paint color? Be sure to ask at the paint store for a primer that can be used over wallpaper.

Hi katinparadise

i still like the idea of a light aqua, but the foyer and great room have golden yellow walls, and it might not get painted for a while, so maybe something more tannish DH thinks molding on the lower walls like in the foyer would look good and I do, too Then I could paint the upper half in a dark teal and that would make me very happy, but even though he has saws, and tools, he’s lacking in woodworking skills Sorry DH He’s great at many other things, though So, tannish for walls and aqua or teal or turquoise for accessories it’s funny that my iPad has decided periods at the end of a sentence are no longer necessary

Benjamin Moore dealer told me to prime with an oil based primer and then acrylic would be fine the wallpaper is in good shape Do you have any tips you want to share?

How about just a pretty pale cream or off white for the dining room? Then you can use the aqua for accents.

The one thing you'll want to do is check the seams of the wallpaper. You may need to lightly spackle and sand them so they don't show when you're finished painting.

You can always throw up a bit of primer over a seamed section and see how it comes through. I did spackle.

Have fun with picking out paint!

As long as the paper is tight to the walls and the seams aren't exposed, you should be okay with the oil primer. The reason it bubbles with a water based primer is that the primer soaks through the paper and lifts it. I did remove a border in my dining room and used a paper tiger (scoring tool) and warm water and fabric softener. It did a good job but my whole house smelled like cheap fabric softener for a few days!