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Window treatment recommendation

3 years ago

Looking for ideas for window treatment for living room. We are pretty plain as In not wanting bright colors or patterns. Window 95” high, floor to height above window 108”. Standard window 35” wide, 7” between the windows. Also don’t like silk or velvet. Room isn’t super bright so don’t want to darken it too much more.

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BeverlyFLADeziner
3 years ago
If you want to use simple sheer drapery panels the issue will be the curved rod. Drapery panels like these are available through West Elm, Restoration Hardware, Pottery Barn, and many other retailers.
melissabilski
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3 years ago
We don’t want them draping on the floor, so do we get the 96” panel or 108 and take them up to the top? I feel like 96 will be too short. Thoughts?
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calidesign
3 years ago
If you use a curved rod as shown above, you need to mount it at the top of the alcove, or halfway between that and the top of the windows. Measure to see what works. You could also use a straight rod on the flat part of the wall, above the alcove and all the way to the ends of that wall. Look for linen that matches your wall color. Another option is removing your blinds and using woven wood roman shades which would give you some texture and a more casual feel.

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