Drapes for off centre window
Hi, I’m ordering custom drapes for this window. I could have the panels extend all the way to the wall on the left side (a stack back of 15“). But would that look strange, given how off centred the window is? Perhaps I should have a stack back of 5” instead? Your expertise would be much appreciated. Thanks. Rosemary
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2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoMaybe it's just this photo, but it looks to me like the window is actually well centered and there is room for equal stack backs, even with the left one going all the way to the corner. You wouldn't want the draperies ending right next to the door (as they would if the window was farther to the right). The door needs breathing space too. (I used a linen for the drapes in the edited photo, but you might want something more assertive.)
My first thought on seeing the photo is that I would want to reverse the furniture, sectional in the corner (rotated left 90 degrees) and chair toward the door. That would leave more of the window visible, since the low ottoman would be under it, and I think the whole arrangement would feel more centered on the window. Lighting placement might be an issue, though; is that a floor lamp? Is there a TV in the lower right corner of this photo that needs to be considered? Does the chair swivel?
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2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoI played with moving the bookcase to the right-side wall, which might allow the sectional to be in the corner with the nesting tables still next to the arm rather than the ottoman? Here are visuals. (I like the existing placement of the floor lamp better, though.) Please excuse the blockiness of everything; this is the free SketchUp, which is limited. Couldn't manage this much editing of the photo!
Just a thought; the room is lovely either way.
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