Lr/ dr window treatment

8 years ago

I’m updating my lr/dr area. I’ve painted the wall above the fireplace same colour as rest of room- BM Nottingham putty.
I plan to whitewash the red brick in neutral tones of taupe and grey and white, paint the mantel dark colour to match fireplace insert. I’ve removed the dark brown drapes but feel the room in too bare with not window treatment.
Suggestions are welcome

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Window Treats Inc.

8 years ago

I agree, you need the drapery panels to soften the area. Try a neutral, light color linen to pick up the tones of your whitewashed brick.

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Rachel Lee
8 years ago
Use one color to whitewash the brick- otherwise it’s going to look muddy. Soft linen look panels hung high and wide- remember the width rules(2-3 times the window width).
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Sabrina Alfin Interiors
8 years ago
You've got a lot of wood in there. I'd recommend losing the venetian blinds in favor of a roman shade to both soften the look but still keep it clean. In addition, you need area rugs for both the living and dining spaces.
er612
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I don't know if I would paint the mantel dark but agree that light curtains would really brighten the space.
R M
8 years ago
Just an aside: Put the orange flowers in the great white pottery piece......,no tall skinny vase.
Sheila long
Original Author
8 years ago
Would the mantel be better white/ greyish or matched with the curtain panels
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Selectblinds
8 years ago
I actually just received this picture today, hopefully it offers some inspiration. Maybe you could use a cellular shade coupled with drapery panels? Tie them back on each side for a nice uniform look?
Sheila long
Original Author
8 years ago
The cellular blinds look lovely but am not willing to put money into this house as we are not hoping to stay here forever. I like the idea of lighter drapes and a lighter fireplace with lighter area rug to freshen up the room.