Closet door curtains
Robyn Hutchison
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Yes to curtains!
No, tacky!
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Mrs. S
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Would this work for 'closet curtains'
Comments (10)Hi brendainnj: I have a couple of suggestions. I wouldn't cut them in half. They will always be gaping in the center. Put them right across and then you can access the closet from either end instead of the middle. I would mount a rod above the closet. Tension rods have a tendancy to slip, especially when the curtains are constantly being moved. They have nice wooden rods with wooden rings and clips that you can clip onto a straight piece of material. Another option is large grommets on the top of the curtains. Both would move easily on the rod. Since these curtains would hang straight you could use double bed sheets, but get a good quality so they have some body to them. I would also suggest you sew in some curtain weights in the hem. They will help with them hanging straight. If the sheets have a selvedge edge then cut off the selvedge and hem the sides or you'll end up with a wonky hem. A queen sheet is 90x102 and a double is 81x96...See MoreCloset doors when converting closet opening in older house
Comments (31)The closet in my master is 29 inches deep. Then I have 3 other closets upstairs like this in my sons' rooms and the guest rooms. Those closets are 22, 23, and 24 inches deep. I'm standing in front of them now and thinking that if I had shelves on the sides and a bar across connecting them....well, if they were jammed packed like I have some of these closets then it might be annoying trying to move past the hangers to reach the shelves. It depends on how much stuff is in there. Looking at it now, I think I have actual "dead space" above my bar. There is so much room between the shelf above the bar and the ceiling that if I was to change my closet right now I might just keep the bar across and add cubbies above the bar for my bulky sweaters. I really don't find reaching into the side space to be that annoying. I noticed in my husbands closet he has his suits in the side space. He only wears suits at weddings and funerals. He also keeps the ironing board in there. We don't iron often. Apparently I never do bc I just now learned that's where we keep it. Lol. I don't think that little bit of "wasted space" is worth such a huge overhaul. As long as it's lit well and the doors are good (I can't say enough how much of a difference it was going from sliders and bifold doors in my last house to doors that swing open). And we have good lighting in the closet which makes it easier to see all the way into the side space. For the record, I hang 90% of my clothes. I only fold sweaters and undergarments. So having just hanging bar isn't so bad for me....See MoreHow To Emulate This Barn Door Closet (Wall-Length Closet Design)
Comments (4)The barn doors completely cover the opening. Ideally you would have a two inch overlap on either side but I have some that have one inch on either side and they still look amazing. The photo that you have pictured just shows them opened. If you have room on either side of the door for them to slide open then you could have the doors on one rail; which is a lot cheaper. Otherwise you will need a bypass door which is more $$. I got my rails and doors for two closet at rusticahardware.com but I just installed another one today (partially done in my basement where my furnace is as there was no other option) These were significantly cheaper and I bought them at homedepot. Something new that they carry. I'll be making the doors tomorrow. Hope you decide to do it. I love the look!...See MorePom Pom curtain for kids closet door
Comments (10)What a cute idea. Sometimes doors can be quite practical with storage used on the inside as well. But since you say that it is a tight space, and a bi-fold door would probably get in the way too, even if smaller (and is a hassle opening and closing a lot), you're looking for fun alternatives. I just Googled several things. Tried "Pom Pom curtains" and just got images of drapes with the trim in little balls that look like mini pom poms, that would be used on the edge of draperies or pillows. So then I searched "Pom Pom trim" thinking you could string them across the entire doorway to the floor. But they are so lightweight they might stick together and maybe also to her clothes when walking through it? Not sure how delicate the material might be with the added friction so not sure how it would hold up over time. Most of these seemed around 1/2" wide or so so might be smaller than you were thinking. You might get a few yards and just see how it feels. But there is a lot of it in various colors and prices. A lot under "Pom Pom string" and "Pom Pom curtain trim" for these. Or maybe this trim on some curtains might be ok? (But not as fun as your original idea): Then thinking how lightweight that material is and thought of the heavier vintage beaded curtains that were designed for that very use. I remember how cool they felt and sounded coming and going and did not get in your way at all. Remember those? (In old movies if not personally?) They seem quite popular and are readily available; no sewing needed. Lots of interesting wood beads (which can be ordered in multi colored) with string or macramé and others with fun clear multi colored beads and others with pearls. Some are random colors and others make a pattern. Lots of choices. Maybe these pictures will give you inspiration and some alternatives!! (Several of these are also from Etsy) Don't give up on your idea!! I'm sure your daughter will appreciate your fun nature and wanting to improve things for her!!!...See Moreptreckel
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