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Curtains-Yes or No?

5 years ago

Hi guys, Im looking to switch things up a bit and wanted to change the look of the place before boredom set in. I just recently painted my walls Sherwin Williams- light French gray and Im debating if I should put up curtains?
I’m open to ideas and suggestions.

Comments (13)

  • PRO
    5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    I vote for curtains from ceiling to floor.

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    To start remove the clock it is IMO never meant for decor . I would also lower your other art work no fake flowers if that is what those are. As for the windows I do not like blinds on LR windows IMO they look busy from outside and block too much view from inside. I like soalr shades to control heat and UV rays to keep floor and furniture from fading. The bonus is you get daytime privacy and you keep the view I usually pait the shades with drapes for night time privacy and aslo for a softer more elegant look . Speaking of is it really important to have the office in the space and thekids stuff.

  • 5 years ago

    I'd leave the windows as they are, and switch things up by improving your walls. Remove the clock, replace it with a piece of art, and move the two chairs closer to each other with a small end table between them. Over the sofa, either move the two pieces of art closer together and lower, or move them to your long wall near the dining area and look for two smaller peices that fit between the lamps for over the sofa. I agree with Kelly about continuing your wainscoting under the window over to the doors.

  • 5 years ago

    Put drapes on the outside of the recessed window and on the others. Can be stationary or can be on a traverse rod. For the skinny window flanked by art, I'd do a matching roman shade (stationary or operable as you need.) The art needs to center at 5' above the floor or 5" above the sofa back.

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  • 5 years ago

    I think a new rug could do it.

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    If french doors aren't to be covered, maybe curtain rods could be same height as doors -- 84" ? This is soft, but grommets keep it casual ?


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  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    This company sells a 4-pack also -- to place outer sides of tulle / or layer under tulle.

    You won't be bored ? ;)


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  • 5 years ago

    Blinds are functional. They leave a room cold and looking unfinished. Drapery adds softness, color and finishes a room. What's the look you are going for? I would not hang the panels so there is a huge gap between the top casing and the rod, unless you plan to never have them open. It looks just ridiculous.

  • 5 years ago

    Thank you all for the suggestions. If I add the curtains they were going to be for decor and not functional. I’m not going for a particular look but as one commenter stated it seems like the house is unfinished with just the blinds. I will take the suggestions for the pics and clock and redo. Thanks again!! Keep the suggestion coming ☺️

  • 5 years ago

    City art colors -- this middle would have wood table over it? could be option.

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  • 5 years ago

    Idk if wide curtains have been discussed behind sofa... you don't have to match your art, especially if one or both hung in desk/dining.

    Your floor has 'scraped' look? it's just idea - this peachy/clay, etc...


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  • 5 years ago

    But not with current art over sofa imo.

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