Best place to buy drapes
I have a picture and I've been trying to find drapes like the ones it shows and am having no luck at all. My walls are already the color as in the picture, and my dining room is very similar. Hopefully I can attach the picture and will get some ideas. I'm trying for Southwestern design, and when I search for blue drapes they are too blue. Turquoise no luck either. Thanks!
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njmomma
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoLea Francis
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Where's the best place to buy curtains/drapes?
Comments (25)I'm closing on our new construction home next week and have been buying curtains in bulk. :) I need longer panels (most of my windows need 92+ inches), and I don't like most of the fabrics that are widely used nowadays (dupioni, taffeta, etc.) I don't like shiny curtains at all so that cuts about 90% of my choices. I have ordered several from Overstock. I need longer lengths (most rooms will do best with about 92") and some tailoring to length. They seemed to have the best selection of longer panels. Products range from cheap to pricey, it just depends on what you want. I ordered some of the signature velvet panels and even once I have them tailored, it will cost me less than it would've cost to buy enough comparable fabric during the fabric store's 40% off sale. JC Penney, and if they aren't on sale, just wait because they will be soon. If you have a Penney's outlet nearby, even better! AMAZING deals there, if they have anything good. BBB can be pricey, but a little hint - you can use their 20% coupons even after they're expired. And you can use one per item (in other words, if you buy 5 items, you can use 5 coupons... even in the same transaction. But you could not use 5 coupons and get something free). Sears actually has a pretty big selection. Linens n' Things - have done away with their retail stores, but they still have a web business and 20% off coupons. Try your local Craigslist, and/or ebay. Make your own? DD's curtains are made of flat sheets. They were the only thing I could find the perfect color in. And I don't really sew (I had to buy a sewing machine to make those curtains!), so the best part is that -- 2 of your edges are already finished. :)...See MoreBest place for custom length drapes??
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Denise Marchand
4 years agoBeautiful inspiration room! The curtains in your post are very simple with rings at the top. What you like about them is the color and the height. The mistake made when getting window treatments is making them too low/short/long. Install the rod almost to the ceiling. With an eight foot ceiling, 96" length is easy to find. Pottery Barn, West Elm, JCPenney and Restoration Hardware are a good places to start. I don't know anyone who has had a bad experience with JCPenney, believe it or not.
Before you go crazy ordering online, determine the following:1) Measure the width of the window and buy enough curtains for 2-1/2 to 3 times the width, even if you will be keeping the curtains open. This is what professional do and there is nothing worse then skimpy drapes.
2) Determine the length.
3) Determine the type of fabric. Looks like linen or cotton from your pic. That means stay away from polyester and silk.
4) Determine if you want black out curtains or light filtering, lined or unlined.
5) Determine exactly what rod and curtain rings you like.
This will help you search for exactly what you want. Most online suppliers will send you a sample of the color and fabric, sometime free and sometimes for a small fee, but worth it.Even if the perfect curtain has a rod pocket, You can always have your tailor sew on the rings.
The other good advice above is to consider getting them custom made. The curtains in the pic are not overcomplicated and I am sure you have someone in your area to accommodate you. Have them measure how much fabric you will need and either buy the fabric through them or buy online. Fabricators usually have fabric books from Kravet and other better fabric suppliers.
Also, think outside the box. This curtain from West Elm is indoor/outdoor Sunbrella fabric. Here is a link from West Elm: https://www.westelm.com/products/sunbrella-indoor-outdoor-solid-cast-curtain-mist-t4984/?cm_src=AutoRel
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