ok, i just wanted to follow up now that i'm back on track. thank you all for the feedback. for full disclosure, i went through my own stages of grief. my first reaction was frustration that many of you were telling me not to use these curtains i was 100% planning to use and absolutely LOVE passionately when i was only asking for help on the means with which to hang them! then it turned to sadness that you don't like my drapes. then it turned to realization that i've had the same concerns about the formality and the length all along but didn't want to admit it because i love them so. then finally acceptance - these drapes have to go back. lol i more of the elements in the whole open space, and i think i'm on a much better track now. i'm scared to share my new plans because i love this new direction. :) i'm going to go with 1 panel on each window, hung all the way up near the beam at 120", side swooped outward and tied back with rope. i can't decide between opaque linen and textured linen, but i'm pretty sure i'm going with the spruce color from Restoration hardware. here's the look: but this is the color: unless you have tips for sources for lovely linen drapes in 120" length. i'm looking for something in a soft subtle minty green. these RH spruce drapes are more on the blue side. The RH ones are my max price range. any ideas for other places i should look? thank you all so much for your help in digesting the perspective i didn't want but desperately needed to see!

I planned on SW Collonade Grey for the walls/ceiling, a “custom” blend walnut stain on my red oak floors and the same stain on the Alder beams above. Mantel will be the same walnut stain too. Sounds lime a lot of stain, but the kitchen is tile floor with white oak cabinets. What stage is your build - can finish selections be changed at this point? If so, I would recommend a consulation with Maria Killam (https://www.mariakillam.com) to ensure your finishes will be cohesive and provide the proper background for the overall look and feel you want to acheive in your new home. Your fireplace is fine, but will be a bossy element to work with (start reading Maria's blog posts and you'll see what I mean).

Thank you for recos and perspective! The pictures certainly help too. Have seen several of the El Dorado examples at my local stone yard but not the casa blanca which seems like the closest fit. Unfortunately seems like most of the El Dorado brands have very long lead times right now… was hoping I may also get lucky with a different brand/similar look if there are any other recos! Thanks again

I think if you hang it raised (or rotate it), it will be too close to the ceiling. The masonry hook is one idea, but it doesn't have to be higher. Try the museum wax or clear pushpins or other suggestions to keep it on the shelf, then if it just seems to unstable, do the hook, but at same level. PS, great art, and fine reasoning about the multi-object alternative.