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Window Dressing Dilemma ! Can you advise please.

8 years ago

We have been in house for a few years, and haven't really focused on downstairs Windows...because of my fear of 'getting it wrong' and making expensive mistakes!...

The house sits on its own with garden all around ... Dining room is open plan, and leads off of kitchen. It's a long room - has couple of sofas one end where the windows / French doors are. Window frames are PVC - so would that in itself rule out certain options? eg: wooden shutters? Ceiling is NOT high, and the room can be quite dark at times. The room / Windows do need 'warming up' to help make it

feel cosier, with some added privacy, but at the same time, I don't want it to look heavy and closed in here's a couple of pictures- quickly taken, so apologies for quality (and rubble) Look forward to your ideas...

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Hillarys
8 years ago
Hiya,

Firstly, to answer your question, uPVC window frames definitely don't rule out shutters. Lots of our customers mix the two and they really do create a stunning effect. If you're worried about light though and do decide on shutters, be sure to choose wider louvres to avoid making your space dark.

Alternatively, you talk about wanting to bring in a cosy feel. Roman blinds are really good at this, or even any type of layered blinds with curtains. It can seem tricky to balance cosiness with privacy and light control without making things too dark, so why not try Wooden blinds layered with curtains?

I've attached a few pictures for a little inspiration too.

Living room blinds and interiors · More Info

Living room blinds and interiors · More Info

Living room blinds and interiors · More Info

Hope that helps,

Zoe
applesandpears
Original Author
8 years ago
Hi Zoe...Thanks for responding - I'll get in touch with Hillarys to come over.
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Hillarys
8 years ago
No problem at all - good luck!

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