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curtain length help!

2 years ago

Hello. I am looking to decorate a living room that has small windows. I am not changing out the windows. I am literally just looking for advice on curtain rod placement and how I should do the window treatments. I have selected grommet window panels that I really like ideally, I would like the curtain rod to go, as far as each of the ends after the radiator. I would like the curtains to hang from the existing height of the curtain rod to the floor. I am clueless as to whether or not that would work. Would love your advice. By the way, the curtain rod would be changed and it would be the length of the radiator across.

Comments (15)

  • 2 years ago

    Also —- should I also have sheers? Is that outdated or what?

  • 2 years ago

    I wouldn't use a sheer. Do you need privacy or light control or are the curtains just for decor purposes?

  • 2 years ago

    Just decor vs privacy i guess?

  • 2 years ago

    I would hang them wide on either side of the radiator. You'll have to get 4 panels for each window so they don't look skimpy.

    Are the other windows in the room that need window treatments?





  • 2 years ago

    It looks like a very cool house. Why is the door two different colors?

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    The radiators look shallow enough that full lenth might work. There are diverters that you can put on the radiators so the air flows down, or you could just open them when using the heat. The curtain rods might need to protrude out a bit more than normal to have them hang straight. Now, the real reason I responded. I do not like grommet panels. I think they look like shower curtains. But my personal preference doesn't matter. In a comtemporary setting they fit, but your home is traditional. I think black curtain rings or pinch pleat would go with your house better.

    I love the door and little window in it. Is it a dutch door?

  • 2 years ago

    @deegw the doors will be replaced. They are old Dutch doors. There is a window on ea side of door

  • 2 years ago

    Unless you do custom, the length of stock curtains is going to determine the height of the rod. You should be able to use the 96-inch length, you can add a couple of inches with rings if necessary.

    I agree that grommet curtains don't seem to be a good style fit for what we can see of the space but it is possible to use transitional decor in a traditional space

  • 2 years ago

    I have a mixed traditional / contemporary style. This is a very unusual house but I love it. I am moving my existing furniture in there and need to make due best can :). I’ll replace the doors and although I enjoy pinch pleat etc At this point they are just not affordable. I’ll have to drop down the curtain rods approximately 5 inch to make for a 96in curtain. Here is a pic of my existing decor that will be moved to new home. I will be painting new wall’s Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace.

  • 2 years ago

    Existing furniture including rug which will move to new home

  • 2 years ago

    Note : new home is 20 min walk up street from beach hence desire to morph and continue my more zen seafoam green and neutral ocean decor

  • 2 years ago

    You might consider window-length Roman shades which would not interfere with the radiators.

  • 2 years ago

    You can make pinch pleated from ikea curtains very easy on youtube etc.

    I think the rod up that high next to the beams seems off so move it down the 5 inches you mentioned.

  • 2 years ago

    I would go for a sandy camel color for the drapes

  • 2 years ago

    I agree with Trace

    Do Romans.