Window dressing
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I have 3 50" windows in my living-dining room, drapes are too heavy, I want natural light to come through. I'm looking for a new different idea than just hanging colored sheers on a reg rod.
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need more info b/4 I can give you some realistic help...is privacy an issue or strong sunlight? I am in FL, where sun is an issue, and I use Bamboo roman shades with stationary panels on each eand, hung up at the ceiling (96 inches)...you did not mention if the windows are 60 inches across or high. I either case stationary panels will save you a lot of money..you could even make them yourself easily enough, lots of tutorials on line! best of luck ...let me know if you need anything else. Chris
Christina
on Apr 27, 2015
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I have seen where window chalk/paint was used to paint designs, scenes, or things according to holidays. The natural light shown through, the windows were tastefully done (a stencil would help), it's cheap, and it wasn't permanent. After you gather ideas, let us know what you done. Include a pic too! :o)
Diane
on Apr 27, 2015
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I love this look. Want to do it in my own home. http://www.marthastewart.com/275310/home-tour-farmhouse-renovation/@center/276999/home-tours#179969
Kathy Munson
on Apr 27, 2015
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Look in the "yellow pages" there for Solatube. My living room has only one large window, north facing with an overhang, very dark. I had a Solatube installed and the whole room is bathed in sunlight. (Of course here in Western Oregon we have lots of overcast days, when it doesn't do much good.) Just thought you might check into it.
Audrey Trubshaw
on Apr 28, 2015
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Use your window treatments to provide both aesthetic appeal and function. Because your windows are short, I would encourage you to mount stationary side panels longer than the traditional 84" to add height to the windows and lift your ceiling. You could be creative and use something unusual for a rod, I have done many things. One idea is PVC pipe wrapped in anaglypta paper to give it a tooled leather look...a very easy DIY project. Then mount shades for function. If you sew, you could add functional roman shades. If you on a budget, then head to a big box store and add wood blinds or woven shades that can be opened or closed to allow light. Happy Decorating.
JoAnne Lenart-Weary
on Apr 28, 2015
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Roman Shades. can be made in many different materials and sizes.
Rosemary Pierini
on Apr 28, 2015
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