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jan_in_wisconsin (I think) - can I see your curtains?

13 years ago

There was a post a long time ago which I cannot find (maybe it disappeared during the GW problems?). I think it was jan_in_wisconsin that got new curtains for the living/family room. Long bank of windows (maybe 4) and curtains at each end plus a panel in between each window.

I have been wanting to do the same thing in my family room for years. Room was just painted so now is the perfect time. Explained to my DH what I want and he's not convinced it will look good. I did show him the picture from that post way back when, but of course, he does not remember.

jan_in_wisconsin: if it was you, could you post another picture? If not you, I'm sorry:-) If anyone remembers who it was or can find the post, I would most appreciate it. Thanks!

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nhb22
13 years ago
Is this what you are looking for? Found it doing a Google.

Here is a link that might be useful: JIW Drapery
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13 years ago
NHB - Yes! That is it. Thank you so much. Now I hope I can convince my husband this will look good in our house.

Thanks again!
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nhb22
13 years ago
Yeah...you're welcome!
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13 years ago
Jan..... Where did you get your curtains? Do you have a close up picture? I see you said they're brown and gold.
jan_in_wisconsin
13 years ago
jillinnj - Hi there, and so sorry for the delay in replying. Normally, I'm frequenting this forum all the time, but life has been super busy over the past 6 months. I purchased the drapery panels from Country Curtains. They are very nice and look custom, but without the custom price tag. They are the Brookside Diamond tailored panels, and they come in the 96" length I was looking for. You can purchase them lined or unlined. I bought them unlined, as the fabric is already quite heavy, and I didn't want the white/off-white lining showing around the sides. The background pattern is a medium, warm brown, and there is a subtle diamond pattern in gold, with small red dots in the centers. The fabric threads have a rich sheen, and the panels hang nicely and do not wrinkle easily. I am posting a picture from the CC website below:

It's a pretty accurate representation. BUT . . . I was just visiting the CC website, and I can't seem to locate these draperies on their site any longer. Hopefully they haven't been discontinued.

If you would like a more close-up picture, let me know.

Jan
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13 years ago
Jan - thank you! Funny to see this post pop up after all this time :-) Glad to see you back.

NHB was kind enough to find me the original post. It was actually the arrangment of your curtains on the long bank of windows that I was interested in.

I did show DH the picture again when NHB found it for me. And it convinced him that the look (panel between each window, and panels at ends) will look good in our family room. Yay! In fact, I will be going to Pottery Barn tomorrow to purchase the curtains. Decided to go with their Cameron panels in the Linen Straw color. I wanted something solid to just kind of blend in to the wall.

Now, I will need to find curtain rods long enough. I need one long enough for a 18 foot expanse of windows. Then one for aboout a 9 foot french door with sidelights, and 2 smaller ones for normal size windows. Hoping to find something that does not break the bank! Where did you get your rod for your long expanse of windows?

Thanks again.
jan_in_wisconsin
13 years ago
Jillinnj - Oh, glad it was helpful. I get so many ideas here. I'm still considering adding some woven shades behind the panels as well. We'll see. You're right that it can get expensive with a lot of windows. I bought the rod from Country Curtains, and I believe it is 144" (12'). It cost around $100 or so.

I love PB, and I'm sure your space will look great. Be sure to post pics when you're done!

Jan

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