Are my curtain rods too close to ceiling?
Maureen
4 years ago
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Comments (4)I think it would look fine. The problem you may have is finding a shower curtain in an appropriate length. Most shower curtains and liners are pretty much a standard 72" square. Having to find a longer one might narrow your choices considerably. One other thing to think about is ventilation and steam. If the shower curtain goes all the way to the ceiling there isn't much place for steam to escape. It could also lead to mildew problems. If you leave the curtain open afte use so the bath and shower area can dry, the wet curtain will mildew. If you close the curtain after showering so the curtain can dry, there's not going to be much air circulation in your bath/shower area -- which could also lead to mildew....See MoreDid I mount this curtain rod too high?
Comments (40)Pretty room! How about covering that stretch of wall above the window with a piece of lace? The wall color would show behind the lace & unite the window treatment. Depending on the drop between the rod & the window molding, could simply drape the lace over the top of the existing curtains & the rod, pinning in place behind with those little brass safety pins. If you sew, you could make two buttonholes in the back of the lace's rod pocket where the lace fills the gap in the curtains so the lace could be slipped onto the rod there, and sew the ends straight across the top of the side curtains, so it would hang from them rather than directly from the rod. Even by hand, a simple job. I'd want the center lace to be nearly straight on the rod, rather than ruched, so the pattern would show clearly, with the drop just touching the top of the window framing or slightly below. It would gather on top of the side curtains with them if sewn on. If just framing the rod to window by folding it over the rod & curtains & pinning, I'd keep it straight or just slightly gathered for a tailored look. Would also solve the transparency of the side curtains against the top of the wall by covering it along with the rod itself. Sort of a soft version of a valance box. Searched "lace valance" looking for straight edge ones. The link is to a vintage yet new old stock, unused, Quaker Lace plain valance that may echo the bedspread design. These old Quaker Laces are mostly cotton (80% - with 20% poly so they can be machine washed on gentle with warm water & dried on low), so they have enough heft to do the job & hang well. Made my first curtains out of Quaker Lace tablecloths in this blend many moons ago, and still have them, so can verify their quality. Anything to avoid changing out the rod or rehanging it is a good idea to my way of thinking! Think this would fit right in with the vintage with modern touches blend you have going & add subtle charm. A simple rectangular scarf of another less transparent material could also be used in the same way. but I think the soft graphic of the lace would be most appealing in your setting. Here is a link that might be useful: Vintage Quaker Lace...See MoreDo You Think My Curtains Are Too Long / Should I Tie Them Back
Comments (5)Window treatments can be such a pain to get right. Struggling to block the sun in my den as well so I feel your pain. :) Your curtains are beautiful. I'd have to see the whole room to form an opinion on the whole look but I can share my preference for length. I like them when they barely kiss the floor and that's because I find them a pain otherwise when I'm vacuuming. Not usually a fan of tied back curtains but YMMV. It's your home. Try it out and if you like how it looks and it works for you, do it....See MoreShould all my curtain rods be the same throughout my house?
Comments (5)If there is enough visual separation between spaces, and especially if there is a door-they don't have to match. They need to work with the room context and with curtains themselves. Metals in a room don't have to match either, even though some look better together, than others....See MoreFun2BHere
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