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Need help with drapes on windows or no drapes.

12 years ago
This is a small apartment living room. The rug will go under the sofa, table and chairs. The artwork on the side wall and behind the couch (coming today). Should I add drapes and if so they would have to be 108" to fit floor to ceiling height. I need help to make the room feel finished...

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  • 12 years ago
    I would do a light sheer curtain nice and long let them hang on the floor but just a tad it will add even higher feel to your ceilings to make it feel like a larger space. I am a fan with huge wall mirrors in small spaces or hanging above the couch
  • 12 years ago
    Drapes will help to finish the window, without any surrounding trim you need something more. I would not hang them to the ceiling, that is too big of a disconnect between the rod and the window opening, but above the window. See where a 96" drape will hit, that should work well.
  • 12 years ago
    as suggested by genn1985
    ref pic for sheers hanging form the ceiling for both windows https://www.houzz.com/photos/coastal-beauty-contemporary-living-room-new-orleans-phvw-vp~3915269
  • 12 years ago
    I like the idea of sheer with maybe a horizontal pattern....any recommendations on specific ready made ones? Just above the window to the floor is 100", so 96" won't work. I could always take up the hem in 108" if they are too long. I would prefer not to spend a lot. Thank you!
  • 12 years ago
    You can always find nice cheap curtains at home goods or even ikea. Pattern would be nice pick up a color out of your rug
  • 12 years ago
    Is that patio doors?
  • 12 years ago
    Yes I agree don't hang from ceiling hang from window trim to ground. Ikea has awesome long curtains. Sometimes they are o long you have to pin them
  • 12 years ago
    Yes they are patio doors to balcony. I will check out Ikea. Thanks.
  • 12 years ago
    Do you like any of these?
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  • 12 years ago
    DMarie, I like the second set with the dark walls and woodwork. They'd bring a bit of lightness to the room and tie into the white in the rug. I don't think the brown stripe is quite the right color and lattice is so overused.
  • 12 years ago
    I really like the Warner Decor suggestion and am trying to figure which color you are suggesting of the available options. Also, would you only go with two panels for the window at 96" height, which is just above the top of the window or would you also get panels for the patio doors to the balcony which would require the 108" option since the the top of the frame of those doors is 100"? Confused but hopeful now.
  • 12 years ago
    It is now and was earlier posted that it was going under sofa, table and chairs. I will get an updated photo posted. I did not have the manpower to position it under the furniture when I originally posted.
  • 12 years ago
    I like the pattern one or the stripe at the top
  • 12 years ago
    Here is another one but just more sheer.
  • 12 years ago
    Here is the photo
  • 12 years ago
    Giant tiger has beautiful drapes for $10 a panel. And drapes just framing the window I think would look amazing.
  • 12 years ago
    Silver dupioni silk to add some shimmer glam to the room
    DMarie thanked dclostboy
  • 12 years ago
    I like the pattern. Maybe if you can find a blue one to tie in with your rug..I bought my curtains from target solid color with a design at the bottom I love them they have blue ones ill post mine, mine could work in yours too tie in with your yellow walls
  • 12 years ago
    Ohhh they have beige ones at target like mine that would look awesome in there...ill google a pic
  • 12 years ago
    Here's mine. But they do have beige and tan ones
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    DMarie- these are the ones ;) rest arrow on pic to enlarge. Click on caption to go to site.
    Indian Dupioni Silk Curtains · More Info
  • 12 years ago
    Here is a room update. The drapes have not come in yet, but what about the pouf? Yes or No?
  • 12 years ago
    Here is an updated photo. The drapes have not come in yet, but what about the pouf, yes or no?
  • 12 years ago
    Yes
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    12 years ago
    I love the contemporary/modern style you have created in this room! I have selected some of our drapes that could be fun in your space. The drapes can be custom length to fit your needs. Feel free to contact a stylist free of charge for custom orders on the site & check out some of our other fabrics! Happy decorating!
  • 12 years ago
    Are the drapes you recommended custom or ready made?