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Curtains or no curtains

8 years ago

Curtains or no curtains

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groveraxle

8 years ago

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Kim T
Original Author
8 years ago
Another picture
gustaruygers
8 years ago
no curtains. Your shades are quite substantial and don't need anything else
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I'd like the shutters option above (nice example pics!) but I'd probably go for solid shutters & keep them open during the day because the example above just block too much light for me! In M-C Bennett's case, seeing as it appears to be a dark room, I'd go for solid shutters on the bottom & just leave the top window as a feature, uncovered window! Downside of shutters is, yes, you keep the use of your windowsill, but you have to remove everything to open & close them! Nothin wrong with a nice neat deep velour curtain either!!
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grapefruit1_ar
8 years ago
I realize that shades serve a definite purpose but I do not think that they should be part of decor. I would use drapery panels to cover them ( hopefully you push them up during the day) when you close them at night. Fabric adds warmth and softness.
gtcircus
8 years ago
Do you have noisy neighbors or live on a busy street?.. Those shades are oppressive. It's like a Broadway curtain closing the show. More fabric would make it Vaudeville.
SewingLadyDi
8 years ago
No curtains. Your shades have a nice, tailored clean look as they are.
debiemahoney
8 years ago
No curtains.
SewingLadyDi
8 years ago
"Those shades are oppressive" is kind of a mean spirited comment.
chloebud
8 years ago
If you're keeping those shades, no curtains. As already mentioned, those shades are substantial. I wouldn't overload such pretty windows.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
8 years ago
I too find the shades oppresive IMO they are way too heavy looking for the space
keenplanner
8 years ago
Plantation shutters.
groveraxle
8 years ago
I also find the shades overwhelming. Perhaps if they were inside mount instead...
tooky58
8 years ago
Curtains instead of the shades. Or, roman blinds.
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Sojo Design Ltd
8 years ago
Roman Blinds so fabric not too intrusive into the space.
chloebud
8 years ago
I agree with the plantation shutter suggestion...we love ours.

grover's pic of an inside mount looks much better.
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Debbie Mauro @ Closet Factory (Colorado)
7 years ago
It looks to me like you or your window covering professional didn't have an option to inside mount as vignettes require quite a bit more space than you appear to have. The top of the window can be inferred from the bottom and there is definitely not enough room. Shutters are not the right answer for everyone either as suggested above. Given this exact situation, my suggestion would be to add a valance in a darker color or even a pattern like the pillows. Since Vignettes raise a go completely inside the headrail, you'll just have the lighter look of the valance and not even know that shades are there.

Having said that, fabric treatments are a very personal decision and Vignettes can certainly "stand on their own" without the NEED for anything else. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

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