Valance or curtains?
Katherine Levak
2 months ago
Hi! Looking for advice. I have beige cellular shades for privacy. I'm looking to add color to my windows. Walls are light sage, carpet is beige, couch is brown and ottomans are dark teal. These are the only windows in room. What colors go good with what I have? Should I do valance or panels? Thank you!
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Maureen
2 months agolast modified: 2 months agoRelated Discussions
Please help me pick fabric for my kitchen cafe curtains.
Comments (23)zip I just adore your lovely kitchen! Love the ones dilly posted and rjin gave me great ideas for what to wear when I hit the slopes! thanks;) here are some ideas oops sorry about the large image http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3220/3469165516_d400132f06.jpg%3Fv%3D0&imgrefurl=http://flickr.com/photos/70093476%40N00/3469165516/&usg=__j_Al_kDx941D0zCDyWom3aRXx9I=&h=375&w=500&sz=142&hl=en&start=54&sig2=tZrKnu4d7tV4h0BaNfC0wg&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=IpCqCn7Gyck-hM:&tbnh=98&tbnw=130&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dvintage%2Bgreen%2Bcafe%2Bcurtains%26ndsp%3D18%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DN%26start%3D36%26um%3D1&ei=8pNxS42tL4O0NuH90YEL Yummy fabrics here http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.trueup.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/superbuzzy-cafecurtain.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.trueup.net/%3Ftag%3Dnew-releases&usg=__g4W0hsS4u8K5RjJpkkLMrmdaNAM=&h=330&w=330&sz=17&hl=en&start=91&sig2=pgbXDERYLT5TRuSbjnvzrA&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=2XS8nPyr7YR1xM:&tbnh=119&tbnw=119&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dvintage%2Bgreen%2Bcafe%2Bcurtains%26ndsp%3D18%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DN%26start%3D90%26um%3D1&ei=fpRxS-XzOKDMNODspIkL http://farm1.static.flickr.com/117/362750108_1d7d7fdeab.jpg good luck...See Moresize of kitchen valance/curtain
Comments (1)Do you mean something like this for each window? I wonder if three separate cafe panels, even if open, would block your view out of your windows. Maybe if you used tiebacks on the L and R sides and also joined the panels in the center and L and R panel together with tiebacks, that would help get the curtains from blocking the window so much. But tiebacks might not work with cafe panels. On the other hand, if you used a sheer fabric (silk weight) in a single panel, it probably wouldn't make your rod bow....See MoreHelp Pls, Don't Want Kitchen Curtain... But Want Something?
Comments (33)premier, the window isn't as small as it looks in the photo I posted. Not really an expert at taking digital photos. budge1, looks like someone found your example - and I like it. I am looking on the interet to find some material I like. Not that I need a sewing project now, but chances of finding the colors I want already made is probably very slim. I think a lot of little things wouldn't be good either - either just one teal or aqua clock or a valance. dekr8 - are those your curtains? Did you make them or do they come already made up? If you made them, did you use a pattern? I really like that idea. I can almost picture some brown and aqua valance hanging from those pegs - I like the use of pegs - different than most valances. The first material, (link posted below) edged in brown would look great on my window I think. DH and I love aqua too. We once went to look at a boat and when we walked up and saw the interior was aqua, we just looked at one another and knew we were going to buy it. This is the first time we have used it in our decorating. Well except maybe years ago when the southwest type colors were in. retro cotton fabric, scroll down for photo vintage hip chocolate and brown Thanks for everyone's help. I have never bought anything on ebay before, I might try on that first fabric and see how it goes - I have 5 hours to think about it or I could just order one yard - since it is 54 inches wide that is probably all I would need - or I could get two yards and do a couple of pillows for the family room sofa or a table runner for my dark table. Would too much coordination with the same material be too hokey?...See MoreDecor on top of cabinets/change chandler/ Valance and curtains
Comments (18)Thank you for the photo. The space looks terrific except for the light over the dining table. Something oblong would look best over the table--the white one I showed previously or something like this white shade, nickel finish. A white shade would coordinate with curtains and also provide a contrast with all the dark finishes. Here are best measurements for hanging a light over dining table. The one you have is too high. https://www.ballarddesigns.com/howtodecorate/2011/07/selecting-the-right-size-chandelier/ A good rule of thumb is to make sure your chandelier is one-half to three-quarters the width of your table. For the right hanging height, position the bottom of the chandelier about 30-32 inches above the table, adjusting to work with the size of the table and the overall scale of your space....See More
chloebud
2 months ago
P Banos
2 months ago
Make sure you have safe clearance between drapes and baseboard heat. You may need a longer bracket . Since only one window, hang drapes to stack outside window when open.You will need to move the sofa further away from the wall.
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2 months agoI would use curtain panels hung by rings on a rod. Alternately you could use a flat or box-pleated valance with panels underneath.
I like Lyn's idea of a pretty pattern to warm up the room. Find something that has your colors in it, usually a floral or Jacobean design will have multiple colors.
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2 months agolast modified: 2 months agoWhat are you going to do to fix that ceiling? That pattern is not attractive IMO. Not only that but take away the torchere. It shines on the ceiling and the quality of light is not attractive. Change to an arched floor lamp.
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