Remember these shades will probably be pulled open a lot too so the pattern might be more or less prominent. You have brick, beams and other textures along with patterned drapery panels so be careful of that choice. This is an element I would keep quiet. Gives more flexibility for other accessories.

At lucia

Wow very light but pretty 😍it matches the walls but not sure that is what you want....I kinda dig it! than you are not worried about matching the floor or beams....I would pick that one!

More beachy. I like it.

ok, I just went to click and buy and this is one you can't just buy online. I don't have a store near me and they are pretty pricey. Now that I know we are going lighter can we find an easier choice? I found this at homedepot but I'll keep looking.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Seaside-Natural-Cordless-Light-Filtering-Bamboo-Woven-Roman-Shade-27-in-W-x-60-in-L-04CBA270600/314334440

I’m looking for a place to put the shades that are too dark. Do you think they would work here?

You could try them...I would change out the bed tray to darker basket to match them..that lighter tray would be perfect in the family room!

Gotcha, lighter tray to family room lol

The Home Depot look pretty good but you still need a sample just to be sure they are not pushing into a yellow tone.

Hey just checking in...have you put all your Christmas away? So much work!

No! I've started on the rest of the house but that room is hubbies territory and he doesn't like to let go! I priced the blinds at blinds to go and they were more than I wanted to spend. On to other options...

Christmas may be over for some but not my granddaughter who is STILL enjoying the lights!

So sweet! I can’t wait to be grandma🙏🏻

Stacey, does that earlier dark shade basically match the curtain rod?.... that might "make a look" with subtle and casual fabric too [is it]

It’s more dark brown and the rod is black

Do you like any dark brown item for the room - antique-type stool, or global fabric? pillow.

I’m not a fan of global fabric sorry. Currently my coffee table is dark brown?

It is dark, but shouldn't all areas of that floor be in view? ok I see dark beams... but how much glass area for shades to be hung?

everdebz, just have the two windows to cover but the shades would be mostly open.

Do you think a white shade would work? Or would that be too stark?

Stacey, I saw the dark shades up with curtains... I admit it seemed a heavy contrast...

but white brick will be "light"?

Wood beams will still be a presence and dark shades will fit imo, because of them.

Bedroom - pretty, casual - why not short curtains for fun? [no one thinks they're much anymore, but I don't mind them in some rooms].

The Seaside would match though [with bedding]...

So adorable that photo of your granddaughter! A keeper for sure. As to the shades since you want a more coastal look the shades will look great a Sandy color. Even with brick stained whiter. All works together. Add a basket the color of the shades somewhere to tie it in.

I'm trying to find a cheaper solution to customer blinds, unfortunately the colors are limited. I can get white of too dark it seems.

I saw these at home depot and thought I would give them a try. Thoughts?

Ignore the wheelbarrow lol

Close to the color of the heron frame

Not loving it...seems so yellow 😳try the dark again...I am thinking that is going to be the best combination

Close to the color of the heron frame but I think it may be too orange

I’m thinking I would like more like the color of my floors

Here is one from Lowe’s. I did this mock up adding whitish brick (hard to get good whites on Houzz tool). I painted cold air return wall color. We also need to rehang drapery using back tab to raise up from floor a little. Anyway. This shade might work with your colors. Have to see in person of course. But gives you more economical option.

Thanks Flo. Unfortunately these don’t have back tabs but I have drapery hooks?

The air vent is painted the color of the walls now but the space behind the slats show up black :(

Yes, drapery hooks would work if you can get into the ring/little i-lets? You can also paint behind the air vent and get whiter filters too would help. What did you think of the Lowes window shade?

Try the back tabs they are a bit long..I love back tabs they make nice even folds in the drapes. Do you still have the dark shades? If so I would put them back up..they match your beams..much better than that light one you tried.

I thought she said they don’t have back tabs Julie.

The room is still a mess from Christmas but I’m wondering if this side table would be too small next to these deeper couches?

Too small😕

Thanks

Please consider what the blinds would look like from outside of the house too.

Thanks Jan. Fortunately these windows are on the side of the house so I’m not worried about that.

Does something like this work? I have a couple of extras in the room that I don’t know what to do with for now. I have 2 of those small round tables (tags on so they can go back) and the garden stool...yes, it’s still Christmas here but getting better!

Change of plans! We've been looking for a lot to build a house for several years now and we found one! So, this room is not going to take on anymore major changes ie major pieces of furniture or expenses. Keep your eyes open though because I'll be sprucing up several areas of my current house in order to sell and I'd love all your input. The sale won't be for another year or so but lots of work to do!

Wow! Very exciting for you...keep us posted...for selling homes less is more.

Thank you! I will and I’ll need lots of decorating advise for the new place too!

I hope by now you’ve removed all your Christmas decorations!

Hey you just checking in...have you moved?

Hi! I know, I've been very quiet, right? I wish we were moving that quickly. It's going to be at least 1 1/2 years before we are talking about moving in. The land we bought is raw land so we need to clear it, bring utilities in, design a house and then build it! In the meantime my inlaws had health issues and had to move into our new family room for a while! Things are just getting back to normal now...

So happy yo hear from you! Wow you have had a full house! My daughter just visited and I have been cleaning sheets and bathrooms that normally are not used..forgot how much I did when my kids lived at home!