Apex window dressing - help!
9 years ago
Hoping someone might have a clever solution to my apex bedroom window problem! We purposely designed it to maximise the view we have and are keen to keep any blind/curtain as simple as possible. We're not keen on the usual styling option of draped curtains with tie backs and favour something that could be drawn back completely and sit either side, draping on the floor if necessary. I've bought grey linen fabric with this in mind but lost heart yesterday as it doesn't want to drape tidily. Ive just been to seek the advice of a local blind shop and felt there was no solution other than vertical blinds that could not be drawn back. I'm wondering whether there might be a more creative option involving fixed ceiling tracks and panels of fabric that could be drawn up & hooked in place somehow. Id be really grateful for any suggestions or names of companies that might help. It's a job I've been putting off but these light mornings are waking us up too early! Many thanks!
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Comments (2)it depends on a couple of factors, budget and the look you are looking to achieve being the most important. in our opinion plantation shutters look alot more elegant and decorative on odd shaped Windows as they are made to fit the window rather than something that dresses it but just doesn't look right. Best regards Dave...See Morecan you help me design my daughter’s window dressings please?
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- 9 years agoNot sure if these photos are going to show that well. One is of a thin fabric, virtually no gather and a minimal tie back. The other shows the idea you were talking about of dropping and draping the curtain. It looks like a panel with eyelets attached onto screws (?) above the window.
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PRO9 years ago- 8 years agoHi- jut reading your post and wondered what you did in the end? Just doing some research for a window we have and anticipate we may have a similar problem! Thanks in advance.
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Hi! Finally sorted & happy! I made 2 linen panel curtains with loose linings ( started with fixed linings but the panels were wavy when open). The panels are roughly the size of the window. I used a system called Integra Discreet Metal Curtain Track ( ceiling or wall fix) available through www.polesandblinds.com and bought a cording set to go with the system. it's simple but effective. I use a clear & hook to fix the drawn curtain panels in place. The added bonus is it was a very cheap product! The photos don't really do it justice!
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