I am trying to convince my DH to try the drysink in the corner, but he is sure it is to large for the area. I even printed the photos shown and cut the drysink section and placed it behind the table (which would need to be turned) and it did not look right. The board can be taken out of the table since it is only the two of us, to give even more space. I will keep working on it. He is very tired of the small redo. We have been waiting for a wall unit to house the microwave, which will include a pantry and broom closet since before Christmas. He has painted the walls and baseboard twice, and he doesn't like to paint, but he does a great job. When I get home from work I will show you a valance I now have above the sink. It is a cutwork white that I really like. Does the kitchen window/sink area, and the dining are drapes/curtains need to be the same fabric? Thank you all. jejvtr - for the websites. I will check them out tonight. I am at work and just did a quick check on the HD Forum. We originally had it caddycornered in its current position, but neither of us liked it, but I liked it about as much as I like it now. sheilaaus - I agree that the greens/blues are a little off after living with them longer. I really like the first fabric, too - the cream, orange, rust etc. andee - if I can move the drysink, the wall now behind it would be a great place for the 'twins'. Otherwise I am out of wall space. Jane PS: One piece of advice I would seriously consider giving is to find drapes/curtains you fall in love with and then find the paint for the walls. Paint can be easily changed, but finding the right fabric/drapes has become a nightmare to match the color we chose.

I'm mostly a lurker, but wanted to share my experience with a vendor in India. About ten years ago, I was admirinig my neighbor's new curtains. She said she got them custom-made from some guy in India. Got his number from her and talked to him. After seeing some samples, selected the fabrics I wanted (silk for the LR and bed covers, faux-silk for the DR and BRs, and drapery fabric for the kitchen cafe curtains and valances). Gave him as accurate measurements of every window as I could, chose the pleats and length, etc. in about thre weeks, they were all shipped to us. Not a thing I didn't want or expect. We had someone come hang everything up and it was simply beautiful. Every single item. It's been 9 years and I still have them up and they look just as beautiful. Ad the prices were relatively low. Have given his name to others who've seen my curtains and asked where I got them. I have been a member for over ten years and I'm not pulling for any vendor. Just wanted to share. I'd post pictures if I knew how, but will try when I have some time.

Ah, another late night. Jewel Thanks! Im finally starting to like my room. I do still have that black rod. I think they came down in price. Mine rod was $25. Some of the rings were on clearance while others werent. My rings were full price. Bru I do still like the bronze too. Think Im leaning for a little darker though. It is possible by the weekend Ill want pinch pleats again. JOKING! Think I have that part figured out now. I hung both the LaScala copper bronze and the other Target dark brown up. I already think I know what the response is going to be. . . Target left, LaScala right The LaScala is definitely has more sheen than the other. If I were to get either of these would I need to have two panels on each side? In the pics its only one. LaScala is 41" wide and Dark Brown is 54" I think the weight of them is very similar and theyre both lined. I also wanted to mention after two different Target store trips today, I now have a total of four panels in the dark brown (left) I really need to fix ceiling fan light.

you would need to add the length that they overlap. On each side. so , you will have a 3 inch extension, and if you plan to carry your drapery around the extension, back to the wall, you need to count that. 6 inches... then the overlap. Say they over lap another 3 inches, that is 6 again. 12 inch total. your window measures 38 inches. 50-12= 38" right? so you would place your rods at 38" if you don't wrap your draperies around back to the wall, just hang them straight on the rod, without them "returning" back to the wall then you would 50-6= 44.... 44-38=6... so you would place your rod 3 inches out from your trim on either side.