Need new drapes
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This is my living room currently. I know it's dark, and red cushions are only for Christmas, but I need new dramatic drapes. These ones are boring. I found some, but need advice.
13 answers
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I like the fabric you have picked. I would have the drapes cover from ceiling to floor for the most dramatic effect.
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Peggy
on Dec 08, 2014
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Great fabric choice-- will look awesome with your artwork. Super stylish! Show us an after pic.
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Cyndie S
on Dec 08, 2014
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agreed, love it, and def right to the ceiling, but I would paint the walls a very light aqua, and add a coffee table to stage with things the same colors as your drapes. Throw pillows in the teal color from your drapes.
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Lisa MacEachern
on Dec 09, 2014
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Swags and tails in the blue colour. And drapes in the fabric u have.
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Della Ravenscoft-Mash
on Dec 09, 2014
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And as Peggy said. Floor to ceiling
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Della Ravenscoft-Mash
on Dec 09, 2014
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I love your new fabric! I think your choice is a great one and it will definitely brighten up the room and make it more updated and current. Go for it and post pictures!
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Sharon Ross Essary
on Dec 09, 2014
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Love the fabric! I agree floor to ceiling with the drapes. No swags or tie backs just drapes and use a rod that you can pull them open if you want. It's going to be beautiful! Love the art work above the sofa.
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Sherry Fram
on Dec 09, 2014
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Don't forget to add more lighting to your lovely room!!!
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Thej
on Dec 09, 2014
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Well it was night, and I tend to keep it dim & cozy....but I do have more lighting...duh! I should have turned them on for the photo eh! Haha
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Lian Wright
on Dec 09, 2014
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Consider a heavier rod in bronze with great finials that expands the entire distance of the two windows...or is that a door on the left? Choose a less casual drape than a grommet top...perhaps rings. Make sure you have very full, lined panels...don't skimp as a full panel looks expensive. Your fabric is very nice.
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Julie @ Southern Wild Design
on Dec 09, 2014
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Like the idea of a rod with finials and rings. Personally, the look of bare wall between the top of the window frame and the top of the curtains really bugs me. I'd hang them at the top of the window frame to make a more cozy room..
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Marion Nesbitt
on Dec 11, 2014
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@Lian Wright what I like about the drapes you chose is the potential longevity of them. To change the look of your room you choose different accent accessories with the number of colours in the fabric, and it has an interesting design without being too busy. I agree with the suggestion of going ceiling to floor. This fabric would also allow you many choices in wall paint. Do post your after pics. Thanks for posting.
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Gail Salminen
on Dec 11, 2014
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what do you want to be the focal pint in your room? Normally people pick their fireplace, a great piece of art etc- not normally the drapes. I would keep your current drapes but get longer curtain rods that go wall to wall. I would stack the curtains back on the right and left sides. You have blinds so you don't need the drapes for privacy. I would choose a brighter piece of art for between the windows ( I'm assuming there is another window on the left).If the room is dark, the drapes aren't going to add light. I would layer in some more lighting- a taller lamp in the corner, and brighter lamps in other areas of the room that we can't see.
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Julies1949
on Dec 12, 2014
Peggy
on Dec 08, 2014
Cyndie S
on Dec 08, 2014
Lisa MacEachern
on Dec 09, 2014
Della Ravenscoft-Mash
on Dec 09, 2014
Sharon Ross Essary
on Dec 09, 2014
Sherry Fram
on Dec 09, 2014
Thej
on Dec 09, 2014
Lian Wright
on Dec 09, 2014
Julie @ Southern Wild Design
on Dec 09, 2014
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