HELP in drape dillema
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I have scoured pintrest and the web for drape ideas For this room. I have 6 large floor to ceiling windows in this sunroom. I wanted drapes to hang in between the window to soften up the room. Finding a drape that looks good has been impossible! I have purchased 4 different drapes and don't like any of them. The BIGGER problem is the corner! How in the world do I fix this room?
This is my idea, but open to anything.
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Since I see blinds I would probably go with nice sheer in a color complimentary to what you have in this room. They are not for privacy but you have the blinds for that
Consider the wall of windows as broken into thirds and hang drapery on each end and one in the middle, with enough fullness so that draperies can be pulled to meet. Use a continuous rod across the top and use pocket drapes so you won't need drapery pulls and hooks and they can be pulled by hand easily. If you are leaving your blinds up, I would go with a light color/light weight drapery to at softness. Your space is gorgeous and the windows are amazing.
The simplest thing I could think of was pvc rods (spray painted in whatever color you'd like) that can be cut to even fit that corner and hung simply with hooks or connectors ....... the cheapest and most customizable curtain rods I know of! I suggest hanging a continuous curtain rod to bring out how long the room is, painted with a color that will bring the eye up and compliments color of curtains.
as for the actual curtains, I would suggest you finding a fabric (or curtains) in one the colors that is in your rug and throw pillows and plan to cover all windows equally to create even lines (even if you plan to have them open to look like your drawing above) ... maybe the blue.
Was also thinking it might look nice to paint the wall of windows white to make the clunkiness of the windows disappear and make them seem more like one with the wall.
With all that said, good luck!
You have a beautiful sunroom! I could imagine what the rest of the house looks like!
Happy DIY-ing!
I'd skip the drapes altogether as I think it would look too busy, especially in the smaller areas. You could do box type fabric valances to add some texture. For the corner you have plenty of room for a table and chairs. This could be a nice area for casual dining, working on puzzles, etc.
With already having the blinds and your room is so beautifully decorated and classy I would go with a simple scarf valance acrossed each top.
Are you committed to the white blinds? Something more organic like bamboo would be lovely in the space. I like the idea of narrow panels between each window and at the end of the window run, to soften the wall of windows and to tie the wall together. I like to buy through HPD (half price drapes) because they have a hundreds of colors and sizes. They also offer free swatches. I can't wait to see what you come up with.
I like the idea of a valance on top, with maybe sheers to go with the bamboo blinds .
Sheer curtains would soften the look. Drapes and valances may be too heavy for your sunroom.
I would be inclined to do two blinds where the windows divide to not have such a large covering BUT one large would probably look great too. I would def divide the windows with long narrow drapery panels to break up that spanse and soften the window wall.
There are many beautiful ideas here too....https://www.houzz.com/photos/query/blinds-for-large-expanse-of-window/nqrw/p/40
The drapes can add softness to the wall of windows even leaving the blinds.
I think I found your solution!! I have picture for the visual. Your room is grande and it's a sun room and the blinds keep them because your lacking white crown molding around them along with a white cornice valance and the ceiling as well. See what you think of the first two photos and I'm adding other ideas as well.
i don't know the exposure of your home, but if those windows face the west and the blinds are removed, you will be letting in a ton of heat! electrical conduit is cheaper than pvc btw. I've made many rods out of it.
Best of luck! You have a very pretty space with loads of potential ❤️
Here are two idea. both use a rod with rings clips on end to hold the valance. Two many windows for drapes use a color to coordinate with your accents in the room. Make it fun and casual. In my kitchen I used napkins folded into triangles an used the rods and clips.
You have gotten a lot of great ideas from everyone ....I really like the cornices idea ..that may be a bit pricey but gives a clean look to a long wall...have you the ability to make your own drapes? The big box home stores sell painters drop cloths in a cream/wheat color fabric that makes fabulous curtain panels..I have read about how easy it is to make a simple panel even if you do not sew... there is iron on stitch whitchery for your hems on top, sides, and bottoms.. and the color is a nice neutral to blend with walls without clashing with other patterns in your room...just another drape idea... wish I could find pictures but you could search for them to get ideas...
Your so welcome and I can't wait to see your grand room😊
Oh the corner rods a dowls adding decorative balls on the ends with wood corbels to hold the up. I Believe they spray painted them to there liking.
Why na pretty pretty colorful stencil on the walls between the windows.