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curtains or blinds?

last year

Hi, I’m trying to decide between curtains or blinds for an open living room and dining room area. For some context, the dining room features an espresso RH table with cream chairs, and the living room has a cream L-shaped couch. My goal is to maintain natural light while ensuring privacy. Should I go with blinds or curtains, and what color would you recommend?

both?

curtains

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littlebug Zone 5 Missouri
last year
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I would go with curtains/drapes to the floor, since I have an aversion to shortie windows in living rooms and dining rooms. Brushed/crushed voile, pinch-pleated maybe?
chispa
last year
Both.

First, I would go with inside mounted Duette shades that match the color of your trim. get the top-down/bottom-up feature for even more flexibility.

Move in and get your furniture arranged.

Then buy/order curtains. Since you have the blinds for privacy and light control, you only need floor length stationary panels for color and to soften the room.
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Kendrah
last year
Blnds. I don't like curtains on short windows. If the curtains go to the floor they look strange. If the are short they look strange.

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