Family Room Lighting & Window treatment help
Sandy
5 years ago
We just purchased this sectional to replace an old couch and chair, but now I need new Lighting and I am looking for some help to brighten up the space. I am not sure if I need to match 2 floor lamps or a table and floor lamp? If there are any suggestions as to window treatments? Those are currently Wood blinds. Any thoughts?
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Sandy
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Help Me Pick Kitchen/Family Room Window Treatments
Comments (21)Hi Malhgold! I have the exact same reaction everytime I see your kitchen. My heart goes--YES!! I have a sample of the gray imperial trellis you just posted. It has been in my group of favorite fabrics I might use in the new kitchen or maybe the FR, LV or DR. Specific, huh? ;-) All the rooms have gray or grayish (not every room is the same color) walls. The second fabric is fun and energetic! Since I'm assuming that very little of the whole pattern will show when the shades are up, I could see that pattern working. The coral-ish shades pick up those in the family room(?). And could you please tell me about that last pattern? I think the colors might be right for my DD's room. Thanks! Can't wait to see what you decide! And maybe that means you'll be getting closer to an all out kitchen reveal? :-)...See MoreHelp with window treatment for family room and breakfast area
Comments (8)I have woven wood/bamboo shades through my house. Some are lined, most are not. I can definitely feel a temperature difference with them down. It isn't dramatic, but anything that keeps the sun from bearing down in your living room will help, and I lower them when it's really cold outside. I keep the unlined shades down more often since they aren't room darkening, I don't feel so closed in. I think they would look great with your decor. Mine are all outside mounted because of my double hung windows. I'll try to do a mockup for you to see if you would like them....See MoreKitchen Window treatments tie in with family room window treatments?
Comments (9)Since you have the cranks on the windows and need access to them, I wouldn't put anything there. Valances can be old fashioned and your windows are more contemporary. If I didn't need privacy, I would forego window treatments. The views are nice, but if you don't want to see the deck and its furnishings, try an inside mounted semi-sheer cafe curtain on the tall window. That still allows a view of the trees, but will block the deck and railings from sight. Add color to the kitchen with some colorful hand towels, pot holders, crocks/cookie jars/canisters, a kettle or small appliance. If you limit the items to a few decorative accessories, you can change them out when you feel the mood or the seasons change. Pops of orange A bit of lemon Turquoise...See MoreWindow treatment help for dining room bay windows
Comments (21)I still stand with Jilly’s first example of cafe curtains that are placed about 3/4 of the way up the window. If they would be on rings you could very easily open them during the day and close them at night. I would want light whenever possible. Hopefully the neighbor cannot see in during the daytime....See More
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years ago18" paprika! not large enough idk...
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoGreat reviews for $73. With pets?!
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5 years agoStyle not sure, unless it was so large it equaled 'strength' of the sectional -- great reviews for $169.
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