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What type of curtains should I get for this room?

15 years ago

I just painted and as you can see, the material on my couch is pretty heavy looking, does that mean my valances have to be the same type of material? Should I just do a solid color? I just want valances, I don't wanna hide the windows.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b173/jennifercox5508/Deer/IMG_0001.jpg

this was when the walls were white, but you can see the fireplace better

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b173/jennifercox5508/IMG_0963.jpg

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sarschlos_remodeler
15 years ago
I could use a little more information. Do you like the material on your couch, or do you want to slip cover? What about the material on your chair? Are you planning to replace the valance that is there? How formal/informal do you want the room to be? What style are you trying to create in the room?

Is that a tv room, or your living room? Could you show us some more photos from different angles so we can see the room and its surroundings better? A direct shot of the fireplace wall would also help.

Very cute fall decor on your FP, btw. I like your scarecrows. Can't wait to have a mantle to decorate, myself. :)
jencox
Original Author
15 years ago
I'm keeping the material on my couch until I replace all furniture, but that won't be till next year. Yes, I want to replace those valances, don't like them anymore. the whole house is sorta country theme...it's placed on 26 acres, those windows overlook the acreage/pond/our horses. It's a living room w/TV. Here are some more pictures...some will be the white walls, we just painted this past weekend.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b173/jennifercox5508/IMG_1000.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b173/jennifercox5508/IMG_1001.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b173/jennifercox5508/IMG_0963.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b173/jennifercox5508/Deer/IMG_0002.jpg
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sarschlos_remodeler
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If you're planning to replace the sofa next year, I would not replace the valances just yet because you could wind up in the awkward position of needing to either replace them again or (worse) hunting for a sofa to go with your valances instead of the other way around. Personally, I have found sofas to be the absolute hardest piece of furniture to get right. The fewer restrictions you have, the easier it will be.

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