Something for my window but not curtains
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We have a very rustic home with a lot of wood, in my bedroom I have painted the shiplap walls light grey with chalkpaint so you can still see the wood and knots. I need something for my 2 windows but not curtains, any ideas of what to use instead of curtains??
wall color on shiplap in bedroom
17 answers
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something 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.
Marcella T
on Jan 01, 2015
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A picture of the whole room would help. As it is, my only thought would be some sort of rustic shutters.
Z
on Jan 01, 2015
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I like these: http://www.chalkboardblue.com/2013/01/how-to-build-shutters-to-brighten-small.html
MaryStLouis
on Jan 01, 2015
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Is there a reason you don't want curtains? I was thinking a plaid would be nice.
Marion Nesbitt
on Jan 02, 2015
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@MaryStLouis I LOVE THOSE!!! Yes. Those are amazing.
Lura Lumsden
on Jan 02, 2015
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What'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....
Sheryl Johnson
on Jan 02, 2015
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glass shelves? burlap triangles hanging? Mason jars? bamboo roller shade?
Daveicrave
on Jan 02, 2015
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You can use shutters, but with all that wood, I would want to soften things up with curtains. Sorry if this doesn't help.
Kristi
on Jan 02, 2015
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homespun 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..
Jean Thompson
on Jan 02, 2015
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What 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.
Candeelyn
on Jan 02, 2015
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If 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.
Susan Lightcap
on Jan 02, 2015
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where 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!
Dobi
on Jan 02, 2015
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I 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. LOL
Rose Justice
on Jan 02, 2015
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Attached 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.
Suzanne Melton
on Jan 03, 2015
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@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.
Gail Salminen
on Jan 03, 2015
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They have these great window clings now try some.
Karen Reilly
on Aug 27, 2015
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window treatments for log houses
Dawn Sigurdson
on Dec 18, 2015
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