Has anyone ever re-covered Roman blinds?
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Comments (15)You have a fairly small bathroom, which is why the tiles have been kept neutral and light. What's missing is some items that will pop. You could spring for a nicer sink arrangement. The cabinet around a pedestal was never a good look. Is there enough room between the bath and the opposite wall to turn the sink and move it towards the toilet to give you more worktop space and storage at the end of the bath? If not, keep the sink where it is, but use a vanity to look more fitted. The bath can be altered to provide more storage. Although this image shows open storage, you could have a panel front created with a drop down panel on a push fitting http://www.dovcorbathrooms.co.uk/blog/view/a-great-bath-storage-idea Changing the radiator to a heated towel ladder you will be able to hang colourful towels. Put up a hand towel bar or ring above the right hand side of the sink. Get rid of the toilet roll stand and hang the roll from a holder that matches the hand towel rail. Store extra rolls under the sink. Paint the long wall in one of the colours in the border tile, perhaps a richer beige. An interesting large mirror would visually widen the room. Alternatively, try a pale blue wall colour and richer mid blue towels mixed with brown towels. (this photo shows how sophisticated blue, brown and beige can be) [https://www.houzz.co.uk/photos/sioux-falls-residence-contemporary-living-room-minneapolis-phvw-vp~15685118[(https://www.houzz.co.uk/photos/sioux-falls-residence-contemporary-living-room-minneapolis-phvw-vp~15685118) There doesn't appear to be any lighting other than overhead. A light over the sink area would vastly improve that corner. The floor does nothing for the room. Why not choose a vinyl floor from Amtico or Karndean in a dark wood board effect? The tiles in your bathroom can be skimmed over by a professional fitter and the new floor laid directly on top. It would also be warmer underfoot. http://www.karndean.com/en-gb/floors/explore-by-room/bathroom....See Morecurtains or blinds??
Comments (8)As you want to keep the room nice and light I would try to pick a fabric a couple of shades lighter than your walls. If you don't like a lot of pattern that perhaps keep it plain or maybe a stripe to break up the space on the walls. I would go for a roman blind on the small window to avoid it looking overcrowded and long curtains for the patio doors....See MoreSpring loaded / pull down roller blinds
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4 years agoHi Victoria. Not sure if the new fabric would sit well on top of the old as it might add weight and extra bulk, worth testing with pins first. But you could definitely re use the old fittings and lining.
If you haven’t got one then a stitch ripper is invaluable and by far the most useful piece of equipment in my sewing box (see pic). I have a habit of salvaging zips from old cushions to make new ones 😊. After unstitching the old fabric from the blind you can then use this as a template for the new fabric, mark down where the dowel rods go and take pictures and notes as you go along to remember how things were stitched.
I’ve made many curtains and cushions before but only last year made a Roman blind for my sons room from scratch. One tip for sewing a straight line (especially for the dowel rods) is to use an iron to press a fold then stitch along or next to the fold, then you can press it flat again after. I find it much more accurate.
Good luck with your project.
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