Showing posts with label Living Room. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Living Room. Show all posts

Living room curtains




I have been conflicted with my living room windows for some time. Not the actual windows - they are new and improved. Just the curtains. This photo is from about 4-5 years ago. I found some Turquoise Chevron curtains on sale at Big Lots and thought they would be fun. I really did like them, except they did not block the sun, when closed.

Plus they were 84 inches in length - too long. I had to hem them. (I do not like to hem curtains unless I really have to) I had to hem them, because my big dog, would jump and bark at the window, and I was afraid she would pull the rods out from the wall.

Dog and cat hair would collect on the curtain material. Hated that!





The next spring, I changed out the curtains - 




 It was a nice refreshing look and they matched my slider in the dining area. 



Just took this today


Then I changed the curtains in the living room, for a darker solid turquoise blackout curtain. I bought a 63-inch length for the living room window. Then I used tie-backs. We didn't have any blinds. We got rid of them when the new windows went in and I didn't want to cover up my expensive windows.





I'm over that NOW! 

Last month I bought 2 in wide faux wood blinds from Lowes. My smaller windows to the side, need to be a custom fit so I will order them soon. I just never cared for the shorter curtains. It bugged me.

So, a few days ago, I decided to purchase some new curtains in the black Buffalo Plaid. I ordered them 84 inches long. If I have to hem, I'll hem them. Mostly they will probably be tied back. I use the blinds for privacy and to block the sunlight. So they can be there mostly to frame the window.

I have a lot of black accent pieces in my living room and I believe the plaid will make the necessary POP, I have been looking for.

I will use the old curtains for my craft room. Maybe use the 2 extra panels for material for an outdoor - patio pillow cover! Since I have sea green and turquoises accent colors throughout my home, I can switch around those older curtains. I'm thinking I will like the floral valance on my slider window and the buffalo check from the living room.

They arrive this week.