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How do I hang curtains around a bulkhead?

3 years ago

Hi folks, does anyone know how to hang curtains around a bulkhead like this? I have a similar problem in one of my bedrooms, my bulkhead als runs into the curtain area but I would strongly prefer to run my curtains close to the ceiling. 🤦🏽‍♀️

This is my inspiration photo:

Here is a picture of my problem:

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HALLETT & Co.

3 years ago

I like your inspiration picture but it will all be custom and expensive (as are all curtains really). Expensive yes, mistake no. I would also want some sort of light control since the curtains are decorative, so a roller shade would be my go to for that

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HALLETT & Co.
3 years ago
A photo from further back would help but you would need two length of curtain, a fixed set to hang under the bulkhead, then the balance sized to fit up by the ceiling (hospital track?) The will never stack back all the way to the wall as the section under the bulkhead would be decorative only
shadylady2u
3 years ago
It's not going to work and wouldn't look nice either. We can't always get what we want, you know. I think you'll just have to get inside mount shades or blinds, since there's plenty of room there.
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rfharmon
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
@HALLETT & Co. here is a picture of my bedroom further back and here is my inspiration photo. I'm personally okay with the tiny section of curtain under the bulkhead not going to the ceiling... unless it's a BIG NO NO. For some reason, @shadylady2u hates my idea.
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HALLETT & Co.
3 years ago
If you like the way your inspiration photo looks then there you are. It will all have to be custom. I have drapes in my bedrooms because I like the softness it adds to the space.
tlbb
3 years ago
Maybe three separate shades, mounted to the top of the window box?
rfharmon
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
@HALLETT & Co. from your last response... It sounds like putting curtains around this bulkhead would be an expensive mistake. Am I reading your tone correctly? If I didn't have this inspiration picture, what would you have have recommended for my space?
rfharmon
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks for your opinion on this everyone, esp @HALLETT & Co.!!! Much appreciated!
Robin Stickle
2 years ago
@rfharmon -I would love to see how you resolved your curtain situation. I am dealing with the same issue myself.

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