We have 3 windows & are unsure how to decorate them for our nursery. One valance w/ sheers? Separated? Panels?
HELP!!! Please suggest some (visual) options for us. We'd like to showcase the windows, rather than cover them up. But with the different sizes, we are having a dilemma.
I SUGGEST A CURTAIN THAT WOULD BE ATTACHED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MIDDLE WINDOW. PULL THE TWO SIDES BACK SO THAT THEY DRAPE OVER THE TOP OF THE SIDE WINDOWS AND HANG DOWN EACH SIDE. YOU CAN USE SOMETHING CUTE FOR TIES BACKS LIKE A SMALL STUFFED TOY WITH A RUBBER BAND ON THEM.
Go to the Ceiling with Solid or striped colored taffeta girlie drapes and then tie them back. From the inside and the outside you would not know the window behind the drapes are different shape.
Close the blinds then paint a mural on them. Let it dry and flip them to the other side and paint a different scene. That's 2 for 1 and the windows will still be highlighted.
I do decor as well...I also like the unusual look of these windows....if your hubby is a carpenter I would have him make 3 separate valances...then you can upholster them using material according to the rest of your baby decor....I wish those windows were in my home.
I like these windows i would hang the rod about 3 inchs above the lower windows and let the natural lite come in from the above window that would remain uncovered ....also some easy stained glass paint could make it less bright and could match the colors used in the rest of the room.
I was just about to say the same thing!!! One change I'd make - instead of stained glass paint, purchase some of that type of plastic or vinyl that is somewhat frosted looking and adheres itself to windows. Cut to fit each window pane above the curtain & just press it on! You'll still get brightness in the room, but not the harsh sun. It can be removed & put back on any time you'd like.........no mess!
For the time being since it is going to be a baby's room...imagine this. An L shaped shelf lying on its side with the bottom of the L (short leg) against the taller window. Then sit a stuffed toy on each shelf...lean the toy with its back to the short leg of L and one leg dangling over edge. This could be changed out as child grows...everything from dolls to baseball gloves and balls...to stacks of their childhood books. Then no other elaborate window coverings necessary! Or you could make small white boxes and hang them.
Thanks so much everyone for the wonderful suggestions. Quite alot to think about!! This will be for a baby boy, for those who asked. Thinking either Roman Shades, or doing the some type of swag above, just want to be sure its not cheesy looking since it will be DIY. Or even possibly plantation shutters if they are in our budget
Would consider the panels, but don't want to have to re-evaluate once he becomes a toddler and
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I am an Interior decorator and I wouldn't cover these beautiful windows with anything and hide the look of them. Just keep the mini blinds you already have on them or put some roman shades. Keep them closed when you want privacy.
IF you keep mini blinds be sure the cords NEVER dangle due to strangling risks for the baby...shutters would be timeless & adapt as the baby advances into school age, etc...if you know the colors you want in the baby's room you could choose 2 colors, & have solid valances (1 color for center) & a different color on both sides...this would pull the room together & an inexpensive change through the years, also inexpensive for right now. I like the idea of a shelf above ea side window to put
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baby toys etc for display. Another idea is one solid color topper straight across beginning @ side window top, leaving the upper center open & a stained glass hanging in this spot...also, easy to change....no ruffly stuff for this boy...keep it simple but colorful...also, consider the light direction of this room....east, west, north or south...don't want it too dark if it is facing north...you want bright airy colors. Can't wait to see what you decide!!!!
I like the uneven sizes of your windows....do you want to keep the existing blinds? If not,then I would use a shade that would darken the room somewhat when it's nap time; or you could replace the blinds with a shade l that would darken the room slightly; or a shade that could be opened on the top (pulled down) while the bottom stays on the bottom. This would allow light to enter the room and still keep privacy; I like the idea of having separate valances at the top for each window. .Wow,
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that gives me another idea for when I make my den into a sunroom, using windows like your nursery windows, thanks alot ;) and CONGRATS !!!
Hi Tracy...I got your e-mail...let me see if I can explain more thorough....
Make a valance out of wood and cover with upholstery matting using a staple gun...then choose ur material with ur nursery pattern and staple again. Make or have someone make 3 separate valances for each window. I would leave the mini blinds to allow the lighting to come in as u wish. But in addition to the valances I would choose a complimentary color for panels and sheers. These panels go
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under the valance. Good luck with whatever you choose to do with your beautiful windows. If you need further description, please feel free to ask.
Roman shades would look great. Make the outsides the same either print or solid and the one in the middle different it can be the solid if the outside is print or vice-versa Beautiful window.
Hello all, thanks for the suggestions. After much deliberation we decided to hang the fabric on a pole. I have attached a picture of the final product for our nursery. Thanks! Tracy
I immediately invisioned a carriage or car with circular storage under the two short windows to simulate wheels and the main window to simulate a door and with aide of patching design on two side window curtains could simulate windows to either carriage or car, depending on whether you have boy or girl...perhaps a lil art work on wall to assist with the visual
Thanks!! Yes,I am sure many things will change in the room as he gets older. We can adjust the fabric as needed to get it out of the reach of little hands....
Would consider the panels, but don't want to have to re-evaluate once he becomes a toddler and ...»
Will post pictures of whatever we end up with!!
Thanks again for your help!!
Tracy
Make a valance out of wood and cover with upholstery matting using a staple gun...then choose ur material with ur nursery pattern and staple again. Make or have someone make 3 separate valances for each window. I would leave the mini blinds to allow the lighting to come in as u wish. But in addition to the valances I would choose a complimentary color for panels and sheers. These panels go ...»