curtain or no curtain ♀️

3 years ago

I’m still working on my daughters room, will add a lamp on the storage trunks but should I add a pretty curtain or leave it like that

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One Devoted Dame
3 years ago
If the bed will stay in the corner, I would leave the window without curtains.

If the bed can be moved away from the window, I would *love* to see floor-length curtains in that room! :-)
jewelisfabulous
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Float the bed in the middle of that wall. It'll look nicer and will be easier to change the sheets. Plus, you can then have drapes without them getting crushed or in the way. As far as window treatments go, I suggest floor length panel style stacked to each side of the window that can be drawn shut for light control if needed. Hang the rod a few inches above the top of the window and make sure it's wide enough so when the panels are stacked (pushed off to each side), they don't block the window. This will make the window look larger.
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Mayra Vaz
Original Author
3 years ago
So buy two panels? And style them open like this...
Nick
3 years ago
Don't ignore practical considerations. Will those blinds provide sufficient darkness for your daughter to sleep soundly? One of our kids could sleep under spotlights; the other needed total darkness.
One Devoted Dame
3 years ago
So buy two panels? And style them open like this...

Yes, two panels. :-)

If your ceilings are 8', you'll want to buy 95"-96" curtains, and mount the rod high enough so that the curtains barely kiss the floor. The rod should also extend roughly 8"-10" (depending on the thickness of the panels) on either side of the window, so that the window isn't blocked by any fabric when the curtains are open.

In the photo you posted of the pink cotton panels, the rod is mounted too close to the top of the window (the panels are too short, despite the slight break at the bottom; if you want a break or puddling, you need longer panels to create breathing room at the top of the window), and there isn't sufficient space on either side of the window for the curtains to rest fully against the wall. They also failed to hide the mounting brackets on the sides, using the last fold of fabric as they slid the panel onto the rod. :-D

Oh, and I wanted to mention one last thing, since it just happened to me 2 days ago:

If you go with washable 100% cotton, make sure the store/site you buy from allows returns after washing. I received a substantial order from Bed, Bath, & Beyond, and immediately tossed all 12 panels in the wash (2 loads with 6 each). The cotton panels shrunk by *eight* inches. I was so mad. Back they go, to BB&B!