What would you chose to finish off these windows?
Chrissy Murphy
4 years ago
White blinds would be ok but I think I want something more dramatic. Thinking of these 3 fabrics. Roller shade, roman shade? I would appreciate any input. Thank you
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Theresa Janssen
4 years agoyou have an absolutely gorgeous room, love your style. I may have a different opinion than many others here, but I think you can continue the boldness in a roman shade. a solid would work, perhaps a bright pink or a smaller print, like an animal print. I dont think a large print is the way to go since your curtains are already a large print and a solid or small print would coordinate and not clash...
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decoenthusiaste
4 years agoFirst, I would re-hang the panels to expose more of the windows.
Your pink accents look good with the navy but I think that will be replaced with another color later, so keep the shades neutral with some texture. That way they'll work with any accent color you use.
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