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- Choosing Curtains That Are Too Skinny. The last thing you want during an afternoon nap is to be rudely awakened by a beam of sunlight that your curtains don't block.
- Purchasing Curtains That Are Too Long (or Short) Curtains that are too short look awkward and out of place. They also visually alter your space, making ceilings look lower and the room smaller overall.
- Misplacing the Curtain Rod. It's essential to mount curtain rods in the right spot or your perfect-length curtains might not hang properly. A rod that sits too close to the top of your window frame can make a space seem smaller than it really is.
Dec 19, 2023 · Using very cheap fabric and rods. 6. Choosing the right curtain hanging style and design. 7. Not using an inner curtain. Hanging curtains at the right height. 1. Hanging the curtain on the window level. This is a big no-no.
For standard 8 ft ceilings, position the rod approx 3-5 inches below the ceiling or crown moulding. If you have taller ceilings (9-10ft) with windows that are significantly lower than the ceiling, position your rod approx 8-12 inches above the window trim. This gives the illusion of a taller ceiling and creates a much grander feel in the room.
- Sheer Living Room Curtains. Sheer curtains bring a soft, textured look to your space. They diffuse light and add a touch of privacy without darkening a small space.
- Curtains with Rings. Using creamy beige is a living room curtain idea that adds elegance and privacy to this bohemian living room. Pinch-pleat curtains look high-end as they're often custom-made, yet the ring top adds a relaxed touch, making it easy to pull these living room curtains open and closed as needed throughout the day.
- Curtains Paired with Blinds. Can't decide between curtains and blinds? You don't have to. Gorgeous woven Roman shades add a soft and natural vibe to this room, while gauzy curtains add texture and understated elegance.
- Bold Patterned Curtains. This lively space proves that you shouldn't shy away from prints, even when it comes to living room curtain ideas. Hung at ceiling height, these printed curtains add drama to the space and make the room look bigger.
- Option #1: Frame Both Windows with Long Panels
- Option #2: Two Sets of Panels with Roman Shades
- Option #3: Rethink Separate Drapery Rods
- Option #1: Use Bay window-specific Drapery Rods
- Option #2: Try Separate Rods
- Option #3: Think Outside The Corners
- Option #4: Skip The Panels Altogether
Emily (Reading, not Henderson) has this issue in pretty much all of the bedrooms in her house and for me, she has the right idea by adding shades and drapery. I’m personally not the biggest fan of having one drapery panel for a window, though, because (I think) drapery should frame out a window on both sides. That being said, there are cases where ...
With this scenario, I would take advantage of the deep window recesses and add a Roman shade to each. This will not only block out the light really well, it will also help to soften the windows, detracting from the different sizes. You could do this with either a fabric Roman shade or woven shade.
When doing off-the-shelf drapery and rods, one way to help it feel seamless is to use an elbow connector for the corner. These screw into rods and can be angled up to 90 degrees for cases like this. These are perfect for tight corners where there isn’t much room to affix rods to the wall, so your panels end up right at the edge of the window instea...
We can’t take full credit for the bay window treatment in the dining room at the lead of this section, because they were installed before we started working on the project, but it’s a good example of how drapery can work. This rod was a custom piece to fit the space, which you can tell because it’s only attached in the center and the ends. This mak...
If Nicole didn’t want to bother with a super niche solution, she could also just use three separate rods. The rod would have to be free of any large finials (or else they’d butt into each other), and will likely hit just at the edge of the window, but it’s doable.
There’s always the option to simply not deal with the several corners of a bay window at all and just put draperies straight across the wall outside of the bay window. This only really works if you have little to no furniture in the window nook (or have a built-in bench). For Nicole (should she want to go this route), I’d recommend moving the chair...
Lastly, for a cleaner look, another option is to use shutters. This is not uncommon in the UK and mainly done because we have radiators underneath our windows, so adding drapery might not be the best solution there. That’s also why you might see half-height drapery done so often over there…I know, we’re nuts! While you could definitely use the elbo...
Nov 3, 2021 · Hanging Curtains All Wrong. by Emily Henderson | 11.3.21. 376. A pretty room with poorly hung curtains is like a beautiful, pulled-together lady wearing way ‘too-small pants’. It cheapens everything else, stands out in a jarring way, and just makes everyone feel uncomfortable. A few years back we decided to combat the problem by going ...
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Oct 27, 2023 · Touch of Ombré. David A. Land/Otto. If you've been longing to test the ombré trend in a small way, take inspiration from this living room's curtains. The white upper portion blends well with the ...
