Drapes vs vertical blinds
I need window treatment for this great room. In the kitchen I have faux white blinds. I am wondering if I inset the blinds in the windows is that too stark and plain?
Drapes are a softer look but the verticals offer convenience. Suggestions appreciated.
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Bunny
5 years ago
K Laurence
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Comments (8)I can think of a couple reasons why people look down on SFG on the other forums. And before I begin, I guess now would be a good time to mention that I am a raised bed gardener that only loosely follows the SFG guidelines. I didn't use Mel's mix, I use plenty of compost and organic matter mixed in with my native soil. 1) Is because of the start-up costs involved and especially the soil mix. Not only is the mix expensive but it's also not really neccesary, in my opinion. 2) The plant spacings. With Mel's spacings you can pack more plants into a square foot but the production of each individual plant goes down as they compete with each other for light, water, and nutrients. Are you getting more production overall by growing more plants per square foot? No idea as I haven't done a side by side comparison. But you certainly do use more seed and to me that's a downside. And some of the spacings seem downright ridiculous to me. A few examples: -Zucchini. You've seen how large a zucchini plant gets and that they are hard to corral. How in the heck is that supposed to fit into a single square foot? It just isn't going to happen. Same thing can be said for the squash/pumpkin spacing. -Melons. I just don't see how you're supposed to be able to plant 1/sq. foot. Not even if you grow bush types and trellis them. Melon vines are very vigorous. -Tomatoes. Unless you judiciously prune them there is no way you will be able to plant 1/sq. foot. Tomato plants, and indeterminates in particular, are huge if left to their own devices. I planted the shorter determinate (bush) varieties of tomatoes this year in a row, with the plants being 2 feet apart in the row. It's only the beginning of July but they are already a solid hedge of plants. Now these haven't been pruned at all (not really supposed to prune determinates) but you get the idea. And indeterminate tomatoes can get twice as big. -Peppers. When I first started growing peppers I used the 1/sq. foot spacing. After a few years I learned to increase them to about 16-18 inches apart. And even though I've never grown eggplants, they'd most likely do better at a farther spacing as well. -Bush beans. The spacing guidelines say to plant 9/sq. foot. I plant in rows a foot apart with the seeds spaced 2 inches apart in the row. That's the equivelant of 6 seeds per square foot. I've got a solid 4'x4' bed of beans right now that are flowering. I don't see how I should be able to fit 3 more seeds per square foot or 48 more plants total in that bed. -Brassicas. Some will do well at 1/sq. foot and others would do better at wider spacings. Some of the other plant spacings will do well if you want baby veggies. Otherwise they'll need wider spacings to reach full size. I will say that garlic does well for me at 4/sq. foot. Now I'm not trying to put the SFG method down and I'm not saying it doesn't work. It's just that I've found it needs some minor spacing tweaks. Rodney...See MoreAnyone use drapes over patio door instead of vertical blinds?
Comments (8)Ooh nice photos, yes I have boring sliders as my DH thought that french doors were less energy efficient. (Silly yes I know) but at least I think I can open the doors in the summer with the screens on for fresh air with sliders. I love all the photos. One quick question does anyone suggest a double rod with drapes and then a sheer underneath or do you think that a curtain will be good enough? One door is in the kitchen, but one is in the master bedroom and we want room darkening somehow. I did purchase the silk drapes from PB and I bet they will not be dark enough, but I just had to have them anyway....See Moreplanning on draw drapes rather than vertical blinds for patio door
Comments (4)On a real budget, check out Ikea. They have nicer material than you might think, at a very affordable price. They have sheers and linen-look that's kind of textured. I have used those linen-look drapes, white, when I didn't have any other great ideas, and they look really nice. Oh, also, they come in really long lengths, I think 120"....See MoreOrdering the dreaded vertical blinds-questions on options
Comments (6)I'm not an authority on vertical blinds, but the headrail should be even above the door, and since it'll be a one way draw, I don't think you can leave that much space for stackback outside the window. It wouldn't look nice to see that much headrail on the other side with nothing on it when it's open. I believe it's recommended to leave about 3 or 4in. on each side. It stacks pretty tight, but some of the glass will be covered. I think I would call or email the company and check with them about measurement before you order to be on the safe side....See More
chloebud
5 years agobirdkkk
5 years agoOption 1 is to put faux blinds (white) inset on the windows with a vertical s shape blind for the slider. Also in white. Could be vinyl or fabric. This is a lake house so durability and ability to clean are important.
Option 2 is to keep existing rods and use drapery panels on windows and slider.
Option 3 is to put the faux white blinds in the windows with a simple panel on each end. And the same drapes on the slider.
blubird
5 years agokmg11
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Twosit4me
5 years agobirdkkk
5 years agobirdkkk
5 years agoBluebird, and all, do you think white verticals would be too stark? The family room has a warmth to it. Although this picture doesn't show it, we have replaced all the stained wood trim/doors/baseboards with white.
PROJAN MOYER
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PROJudyG Designs
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoHunter Douglas: consider this option.
I think these could work well in your room with the stone fireplace.
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Proximity to water often creates a different dilemma for treating windows. We were on a deep water access, salt water river with acres of conservation surrounding the property. The winter storms were so bad, we decided to add exterior rolling shutters, which turned out to be the best solution year 'round. Then I used fabric for stationary panels…just for the color and texture.
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dyliane
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