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last month

Hello! I’m considering curtains for these rooms but not sure how or if they would look right with the window trim. Since it’s a large space, curtains could help reduce echo, add warmth, and provide a stylish touch. Plus, when open, they wouldn’t obstruct the view like blinds. Do you think it would look odd? I’m not against blinds if that’s my only option!

Ideas? :)

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Patricia Colwell Consulting

last month

IMO thicker rugs and nothing on those windows with those views . Yes you could hang drapes as mentioned but unless privacy or light control is a must I would use more textured stuff to help with noise . Some real art on the walls will add much needed color and visual warmth too

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roarah
last month
Cafe curtains are all the rage right now for kitchens and eating nooks.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
last month
With that depth and window trim, I think your only solutions can be something that mounts inside the trim frame of the window.

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Like others, I don’t see “black trim.” I see black accents. And they look great! The question is…do you want to add more black and make that dominant? Then go black and white buffalo check curtains in the living area and a matching Roman blind in the kitchen. Or mix it up with black and camel. Or…add a natural element with a sea grass blind with black tapes in the kitchen (a natural element), and draperies that coordinate with that (and include a touch of black in the fabric) in the living area. Then, add green plants or art or some bold color in the form of accessories, bowls, a colorful mixer, etc. to your counters. You have a beautiful kitchen. You haven’t begun to live in it, yet! Go for it!
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Lacey
Original Author
last month
Would full length curtains mounted inside the window frame look okay? Or would you say it really needs to be blinds? There’s something about the cafe curtains that just don’t look right to me. Hah! Thank you so much for taking the time to respond!
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roarah
last month
In the seating area yes I think drapes will look nice. In the dining room long drapes will impede your moulding and would likely never fall properly in the recessed nook. Roman fabric blinds might be more modern and a better fit for your aesthetic.
mcpherson007
last month
The picture window in the kitchen is so beautiful all by itself.
Kendrah
last month
Yes to curtains in your living room area.

Doorway curtains are big in the UK. I'd riff off of this idea for your large kitchen window. Sure, do a roller or natural blind inside the window if you want. But to absorb the echo and for more stylishness, I'd hang a high rod outside of the window area and have one curtain panel that you keep pushed all the way over to the left side so it covers the wall to the left of the window opening.
Lacey
Original Author
last month
Ohhh I love this!!! Thank you!!!!
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doods
last month
I'm with Patricia ^^^. Especially for the window in the dining area. That window is beautiful on its own. If it were me I'd reduce echo by adding a nice carpet. I would also replace the mirro with artwork and put a consule under it. Maybe a floor plant in the corner.
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Lacey
Original Author
last month
Thank you!! I will certainly take any decorating advice as well! ❤️❤️ All great suggestions!
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happyleg
last month
Do you like a Roman shade or a bamboo shade in your living room and where you have the question mark by the chair I would I wouldn't put anything there I would put it to the other wall next to the chair a picture would be nice of Art or family and I love that mirror you have by the other side of the window you could put a small table there like a half moon shape table and in your dining room I would put two panels not feel the window and tie them back that would look lovely in that spot but I'm also picturing but maybe you don't want it a window seat there in the dining room with some pillows so you can sit there if you want to look out but if that's not what you want you don't have to have it it was still look lovely you have a stylish home and very beautiful!
Lacey
Original Author
last month
Very wonderful ideas!!! Thank you!
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