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Home Decorating Windows Design Dilemma

Curtains for large, wide window

7 years ago

I want to add decorative curtains to this window (first picture) just to frame the end of the window on each side. I won't be closing the curtains at all. I can't decide if I should still use 1 large curtain rod that expands over the entire window, or if I should use truncated rods (like in the 2nd photo) that are only around 3 ft. on each side. Any recommendations would be great!

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User
7 years ago
Well, jmho of course...but I think that drapes should look like they could close, even if they won't. So I vote for the long rod and full drapes...so they would need to be sheer or semi-sheer to get the volume.
Sammy
7 years ago
Absolutely take the rod—and curtains—across the full width of (in your case) the entire wall.
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Lumar Interiors
7 years ago
The rod should go the full length of the window, and even if you are not going to close the curtains we recommend getting enough curtain to make it look like it will close.
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