Something for my window but not curtains
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Marcella T on Jan 01, 2015something out of burlap or flour sacks would be pretty with your look. wouldn't have to be curtains - could be a valance or balloon shade, for example.Helpful Reply
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Z on Jan 01, 2015A picture of the whole room would help. As it is, my only thought would be some sort of rustic shutters.Helpful Reply
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MaryStLouis on Jan 01, 2015I like these: http://www.chalkboardblue.com/2013/01/how-to-build-shutters-to-brighten-small.htmlHelpful Reply
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Marion Nesbitt on Jan 02, 2015Is there a reason you don't want curtains? I was thinking a plaid would be nice.Helpful Reply
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Lura Lumsden on Jan 02, 2015@MaryStLouis I LOVE THOSE!!! Yes. Those are amazing.Helpful Reply
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Sheryl Johnson on Jan 02, 2015What's the rest of the decor? How many windows? If you're a fishing enthusiast you could use an old cane pole or rod for the curtain rod, then drape it with some old fish netting hung with a few lures. I've seen an interesting tree branch (very 'branchy') used as window cover. Can you make a miniature ladder and set it on the window sill? Hang folded vintage linens or doilies on it? Just some ideas....Helpful Reply
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Daveicrave on Jan 02, 2015glass shelves? burlap triangles hanging? Mason jars? bamboo roller shade?Helpful Reply
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Kristi on Jan 02, 2015You can use shutters, but with all that wood, I would want to soften things up with curtains. Sorry if this doesn't help.Helpful Reply
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Jean Thompson on Jan 02, 2015homespun or Cotton twill looking -1 panel hung on rustic Wood Rod and tied to one side .Depending on what your Bed cover looks like or just a extra wide opaque panel . I have seen matchstick blinds hung at windows or wood shutters.. ...depends on your accents in the room too..Helpful Reply
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Candeelyn on Jan 02, 2015What look do you need/like? need privacy, light blocked? If you like the wood look maybe a nice wooden blind.I also have a lot of wood in my home and I think curtains softens things. I've also used roman shades which are easy to make so you can customize the fabric.Helpful Reply
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Susan Lightcap on Jan 02, 2015If your windows are the wonderful old fashioned mullioned ones, you could do what I did when I was in college, had no money, and needed window coverings: I sandwiched leaves and ferns between sheets of waxed paper, ironing everything together between old tea towels. I then cut the sandwiched pieces to size and attached them to the window panes with tacky wax (the kind used to hold candles in candlesticks). The light coming in the windows was diffused, and no one could see in from the outside.Helpful Reply
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Dobi on Jan 02, 2015where are you located? Have you considered shutters? you can find them at flea markets and thrift stores and if you are on the east coast they would be perfect!Helpful Reply
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Rose Justice on Jan 02, 2015I had the same dilemma when we built a log home and inside is also wood. I wanted something at the windows and instead of long or even shorter curtains. I went with just valances to give all of that wood walls and wood around the windows some color. I like changing the valances to different colors for summer season and different colors for fall winter season. LOLHelpful Reply
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Suzanne Melton on Jan 03, 2015Attached are four ideas. You probably wouldn't do yours in exactly these ways but maybe they'll give you some ideas you CAN use! In most cases, I don't remember where I snagged the screenshots.Helpful Reply
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Gail Salminen on Jan 03, 2015@Debra Johnston a number of years ago I purchased some string and crystal window treatment - photos to follow. They are light and airy, while I have them paired with heavier panels they could also be paired with some light and wispy panels for a lighter look. One set is in black while the other is in a cream colour.Helpful Reply
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Karen Reilly on Aug 27, 2015They have these great window clings now try some.Helpful Reply
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Dawn Sigurdson on Dec 18, 2015window treatments for log housesHelpful Reply
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