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Need help in choosing curtains for office with 3 large windows please!

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Hi everyone! So I'm really bad at knowing what colors go with what I was hoping some kind person might be able to help me. I have a oriental-like area rug that is primarily beige with some brown, dark gray (which seems slightly bluish) and light gray. I think I want light semi-sheer curtains to compliment the rug. The wall are SW Accessible Beige and the trim is SW Pure White. The curtains would stay open 99% of the time and the view is mostly trees. I would love using a color that would pop but I also like quiet muted tones. This room is an office with 3 large windows and two large dark brown wood desks. The floor is dark wood-like porcelain tile that only shows about 12" around the outside of the rug. The room is 13 x 16 and gets average light. Can someone help with ideas? I always play it safe and end up with neutral everything....

Thank you! Lorraine

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Luca Case

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I also thought of an accent color on the wall. I would probably pick up a shade of the carpet for it and do without further decorative elements in this shade.

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freedomplace1
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Ok, please - post pics of the space.
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freedomplace1
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These sheers come in a variety of colors: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086H99QQJ?ie=UTF8&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=dcrhnt52-20&linkId=703653d3c4bfdf34be039f3a14f74e2b&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Additional ideas:

https://decorhint.com/where-to-buy-reasonably-priced-curtains/
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Lorraine W.
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I have been trying unsuccessfully to upload photos. I click on photo icon, my file window pops open, I select the picture in jpg format and click open and nothing happens. I don't get any message and nothing is uploaded. Very frustrating!
Lorraine W.
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freedomplace1
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Post them in the comment section. Wait until the picture is clear before you submit (i.e. wait until the image is not greyed out).
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Lorraine W.
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Finally was able to upload!
freedomplace1
last year
How about a light blue? The link I provided above with the sheers also has a light blue option.

Here is another one:
Lorraine W.
Original Author
last year
Thank you so much! I love these - so light and airy! Hopefully, I can find in 108" length.
freedomplace1
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This is the link I provided in first comment - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086HDNHF3?ie=UTF8&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=dcrhnt52-20&linkId=703653d3c4bfdf34be039f3a14f74e2b&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Amazon has it in a ”Stone Blue” color and they have the 108” length. Etsy sellers tend to have good sizing options and at times custom options, and I also like the color, fabrication, and style on those Etsy blue sheers.

This is a pic from an Amazon review(er), with the plain white sheers. And I think a plain white would be my second choice for your space.
elcieg
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I like these charcoal stripe linen drapes from Target.

https://www.target.com/p/holli-zollinger-linen-stripe-rustic-single-panel-blackout-window-curtain-deny-designs/-/A-83953942?preselect=83953944#lnk=sametab
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btydrvn
last year
Ant pale color would be a move in the right direction, as long as you build on it a little…hang some art with the same colors..pillows on the chair..or cushions..even an accent color one wall ?
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btydrvn
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If the windows get a lot of sun..a synthetic fabrics ( rather than natural fibers) will hold up better over time..
Lorraine W.
Original Author
last year
Thank you all so much! I decided to order a light blue semi sheer curtain that had a 108" length option. I like the idea of an accent wall and will pick up some decorative art to match once I live with the curtains for a bit. You are all wonderful, thanks again!
everdebz
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At the sides, idea:
Ruched Antique Beige FauxSilk Taffeta Curtain Single Panel, 50"x108" · More Info
everdebz
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Green like the trees, at the sides?

Blue like the sky... well, it's call skylark.
Emerald Green FauxSilk Taffeta Curtain, Single Panel, 50"x108" · More Info

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