need help with window treatment for living room
Hi, can I get your thoughts on window treatments for our living room window?
The room is 13' x 18, front door is in lower left corner of photo.
I'm being encouraged to use one of the two samples upper right in 2nd photo or being held in 3rd photo.
Two stripped chairs will back up to window . The area rug is shown in the 2nd photo... multi color below all samples , and sofa will be on wall across from widow is that neutral/tan color.
Do I use colorful curtains? Or is it better to stick with simple neutral curtains ?
Thanks for your thoughts
( we live in calif, home is craftsman, hoping for nice, casual welcoming feel)
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Comments (14)I appreciate the answers so much! This community is great. A few things: We have an entry table on the wall behind the 2 seater couch (the couch blocks the view). I want to create a nicer area, but living room is first. The couches are brand new and staying, we love them! Maybe we aren't traditional style, I've just been saying that because we don't want modern or farmhouse, rustic doesn't fit with our house style, and I don't really know what a lot of the other types mean. We want something relaxing, not too bold or eccentric. My husband has a high stress job and we really just want a comfortable relaxing home. Gray isn't a color trend for us, its something we really like. Also, the blinds were a quick fix for privacy when we moved in. They were about $3 each and allow us some time to figure out what treatment we really want. @Mon Thank you for your ideas! I love the curtains, I do want something with a pattern (except geometric which makes me feel like I am in college for some reason). I like what you said about the feminine touch, I didn't realize the sofas were masculine until you said that. I think I can balance it out though with accents. I'm having a hard time visioning the chandelier instead of the fan but I will highly consider it. The fan is new, I get the feeling the sellers just put anything up there because it isn't really large enough for the room. @Elena Ermolaeva Your designs are excellent! Is this to scale with my living room? This layout gives the flow I was wanting but I was afraid of putting teh couch in front of the window. I didn't want to try to force the tv as a focal point because I am in love with that large window. I'm definitely not afraid of going a little darker with the walls. Even though our area isn't large, I feel like with all the windows and natural light I can afford to go a little darker. Plus adding in light curtains balances it out. When you suggest shelves, do you mean on the 7'7" wall where the large sofa is now? I didn't think of that, I was just trying to work around the wall. Great ideas! Since privacy is a concern, should I go for nicer blinds, or a shade, along with curtains? Thanks everyone!...See MoreHelp with window treatments in living and dining room
Comments (1)@Beverly what do you think?...See MoreNeed opinion on type of window treatments for living room
Comments (1)I think I’d go with a center close drapery across the whole area…especially if you want privacy at night....See More
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3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoAll of your choices are nice and the floral is pretty.
I am not clear on whether this will be for drapes and/or shades. The two smaller windows look like they are more candidates for shades or blinds versus drapes. Plus there appears to be a fireplace in the center of those two windows - and the whole setup there really doesn’t seem to have adequate room for drapery panels; at least not for adequate panels.
You would like a sort of laid back, welcoming feel to the space and you are in California. I would recommend something along the lines of bamboo shades on all the windows, or maybe woven wood type shades or blinds - there are lots of great textures and styles in those. You could also go with some simple Roman shades. But the idea is - something neutral/open/airy on the windows - and then bring in some pattern and maybe a touch of more vibrant color in pillows and other accessories.
I don’t know if you are planning on art for the space - but that could have color, also. But it could also be black and white photographic art - maybe a gallery wall. Or metal or fabric art. Whatever art you love and I really do not see art as an accessory. Art is art.
Below: Not your color scheme here - but all the throw pillows + the throw could work with your colors and design.
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If you are not a fan of the Jacobean print in a large format like window treatments you can use it as trim on solid fabric window treatments .Michelle Maynard
3 years agoThanks for all the comments .. just to clarify the suggestion is curtain on big window with one of the two materials below and matching Roman shades on small windows... good idea?
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