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not ready for wood floor with some little kids around. other easier thoughts?

Wood floors and kids a whole lot better than kids and carpet with god knows what is growing undeneath. I agree a rug first then decide drapes and those are way too skimpy you need drapes to be at least 2 x the width of the window and IMO 2.5 -3 x is better

Thanks for the thoughts - I totally agree with you on the wood. But the kids like playing on the floor a lot so carpet temporarily until They get older. Plus my husband loves carpet too so that’s not gonna change anytime soon. I can def order more curtains to fill up the door once I actually close them and check on the width. They look skimpy cause increased them all together but there’s actually a lot of fabric. Let me know any other suggestions you have please. Appreciate it

I think the color and pattern look nice in your room, but would raise the rod a little.

I like that the carpet is so close to the color of your pavers so your eye is just drawn outside, too. Looks like a great place for kids to play.

While I see your point of wanting to add some color and print, I think you need to look for a print that will "marry" the beige and gray that are in the room, as well as bring in some of the color of your artwork. I think something like these or these might help you do that a bit better. https://www.pier1.com/arlo-ikat-grommet-teal-curtain/PS119020.html?cgid=pattern_curtains#nav=top&origin=gridswatch

https://www.pier1.com/loretto-grommet-natural-curtain/PS126011.html?cgid=pattern_curtains#nav=top&start=0&sz=175&showAll=175&origin=gridswatch

If I may, I would also suggest you hang the family photo over the fireplace and pull the framed pictures in to slightly overlap either side of the print, then pull the lanterns in a bit as well so things don't just look lined up. It would also help to lower the artwork over the sofa so the bottom is 6-7" higher than the top of the sofa.

Ok, your comments are super helpful! @katinparadise

couple questions:

1) I love your curtain suggestions especially the first one but the first one doesn’t have an 84” option. Do you know another one that is similar To that? And would those designs be too much with the pillow designs? Also, I need blackout curtains and unfortunately those are unlined :( can you suggest any blackout curtains that would go?

2) regarding fireplace, you’re recommending to hang the picture Rather than leaving it directly on the fireplace? How high? And then pull in which frames pictures? The ones on the fireplace currently?

Hang 5" above mantel. Curtains ordered online usually have more size options than in store ones.

I’m having a hard time finding the right color to marry the beige and gray like suggested above. i really like the first one suggested but no 84”. Anything you’ve seen that would look good?

How about these? https://m.kohls.com/product/prd-2366265/inkivy-ankara-curtain.jsp?skuid=99216817&ci_mcc=ci&utm_campaign=EC%20WINDOW&utm_medium=CSE&utm_source=google&utm_product=99216817&CID=shopping15&utm_campaignid=196833932&pid=googleadwords_int&af_channel=CSE&gclid=CjwKCAjw1rnqBRAAEiwAr29II7TvMAQJ4-6jXsLgQ5mHTKj_4k8jwjJQqFAZcEGKeltVrMLfIKHmdxoCwG8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I don’t necessarily think you don’t need to include the beige in the curtains, but I think the current curtains have too much white in them.

I think your current drapes are fine, and better than adding more beige or gray to the room. The white works with your plantation shutters, and the darker color in the drapes works well with your pillows. You just need to raise the drapery rod a few inches so the bottom of the drape just hits the floor. Also, lower the artwork over your sofa.

The curtains you posted would work as well. I know Target sells liners that can be purchased separately. https://www.target.com/p/54-x80-blackout-liner-pair-curtain-panel-white-eclipse/-/A-51633341

To me, the plantation shutters appear to be a cream color like the fireplace mantle. I don’t see any white in the room except for a lampshade.

All the trim in the house is white.