What to do with windows?
ldeesay
9 years ago
Hi
I need a bit of help planning the curtains/blinds for the windows in my bedroom. The larger window I am thinking curtains but then do I go above the radiator or to the floor?
The smaller window I don't know. I think a single curtain wouldn't like right. Maybe a blind of some sort but would that look odd/clash with the curtains on the other window!
I'm going for a modern clean look. It's not a very big room. Are there any modern looking alternatives?
(excuse the clutter- redecorating)
Thanks
I need a bit of help planning the curtains/blinds for the windows in my bedroom. The larger window I am thinking curtains but then do I go above the radiator or to the floor?
The smaller window I don't know. I think a single curtain wouldn't like right. Maybe a blind of some sort but would that look odd/clash with the curtains on the other window!
I'm going for a modern clean look. It's not a very big room. Are there any modern looking alternatives?
(excuse the clutter- redecorating)
Thanks
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Claire Brown
9 years ago
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standroid
9 years agoldeesay
9 years ago
PROAdaliza
9 years agoIf you have floor length curtains by your big window, and have them drawn when the heating's on, so much heat will be lost behind the curtain. So you could have matching blinds in both windows and then lighter floor length curtains at your larger window, to draw at night time when the heating isn't on or in the summer. Shutters sound good too and would suit the cottage style windows. I've just redecorated my bedroom in soft white with a grey feature wall and made a silver birch and hearts wallhanging to fit in with my soft woodland theme. I made curtains with a soft grey border that match the full length curtains that I have instead of doors on my built-in wardrobes. It's a calm, uncluttered space and I can change the quilt in summer, although I do love my 'On a Cold and Frosty Morning' quilt - it's really warm.
PROJaimie K Designs Ltd
9 years agoHi I would put a roman blind in each window with blackout lining. This then works as your main window dressing and light deterrent. You then have two choices first as Adaliza said a light voile curtain that can be pulled across or just have full length dress curtains. Which is what I would do for my clients. You get the best of everything that way and it look great. I have attached an image so you see the effect. If the romans and curtains are bit too pricey then go for a blackout roller this works just as well.
ldeesay
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Jaimie K Designs Ltd
9 years agoHI a nice warm colour. I have attached a fabric that incorporates your carpet colour but also several other colours that will give you options through out your room. for example if that is your blind you could choose to have plain aqua curtains and headboard and then a selection of cushions combing the two fabrics. hope this helps
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