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How in the world do I hang curtains up here?

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

So we just moved in here and I have no idea what to do. I want it to look elegant and I want to have velvet drapes, that’s all I know lol. Please help me

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Patricia Colwell Consulting

3 years ago

Wow so you want velvet drapes in a breakfast room next to a kitchen IMO a bad idea.It looks like you have kids and pets neither which are good with velvet . Ther eis nothing elegant about a bar table either . I think we need to have more info.

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tozmo1
3 years ago
HI, your picture didn't post.
BrianaS54
Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you! I just uploaded it now
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tozmo1
3 years ago
Can you take a picture that shows the window better? Is it a window seat? Maybe it bows out? Can't quite tell.
BrianaS54
Original Author
3 years ago
Yvonne Martin
3 years ago
You will need three separate curtain/drapery rods or perhaps a bow window rod would work.

I agree with Patrician Colwell that velvet draperies are not appropriate for a kitchen. You need something that you can wash frequently.
partim
3 years ago
Pottery barn has cotton velvet twill drapes that are machine washable in cold water. https://www.potterybarn.com/products/velvet-twill-drape-ivory/?pkey=s~washable%20velvet%20grommet%20drapes~2
tozmo1
3 years ago
The heart wants what the heart wants. Maybe you could do velvet valnaces
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BrianaS54
Original Author
3 years ago
Do you think this would still look good if my windows aren’t as high? And I’m willing to give up on the velvet lol
shirlpp
3 years ago
With a valance or cornice you will still have headroom at the top.
calidesign
3 years ago
Put velvet drapes in your family room and use something more functional for your kitchen. The blinds look fine. If you don't like them, consider woven wood roman shades. And please rehang your artwork next to your door so the pieces are centered on the wall side to side, and vertically on top of each other, with about 1 -2" at most between them.
tozmo1
3 years ago
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This one's pretty and it goes almost to the ceiling. In fact, you want to mount them above the window so they come down to just below the top frame. That way you give the illusion of height and also preserve your beautiful sunshine.

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