topic Re: New Window Treatments in Home

New Window Treatments

wilma — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:37:23 GMT

After some thought, trial, and error, I put up new window treatments in my living room.

I originally had dark red full length drapes in the 90s. I replaced those with red valances about 15 years ago.
I wanted something different, but couldn't decide what. I tried white textured sheers, but I didn't like those at all so I returned them. I posted about that here a few months ago.

I've been looking at lots of options on stores & online ever since. The custom made choices on Etsy are really nice but very expensive. I've also looked at local stores too.

I saw some textured linen sheers in person at the store At Home several days ago. I picked them up, then put them back, because I wasn't sure. After walking away for several minutes and looking at something in a totally different part of the store, I went back to look at them again. I decided to purchase knowing I could always return them.

I knew the moment I hung the first panel and stepped back that I really liked them. They make the living room look lighter & brighter. I decided not to hang a center panel because I wanted to keep more light visible. I also think the sheers look more contemporary.

I thought I needed the dark red valances to ground the space, but I'm really liking the new lighter look. The texture is very nice too. I still have dark red accents in my rug and a few accessories.

Here is a before photo with the old red valances. I had to go back to Christmas to find one. The shades are there, they're just pulled up all the way so you can't see them.

Here is a photo of the new sheers with the shades. There is a smaller side window with the new sheers too, but I didn't post a photo of that.

Here's a closeup

ETA : I could have sworn the package said "linen", but the website says the material is poly. DH already threw away the packaging so I can't check. Probably said "linen like" or maybe it's linen mixed with poly? Anyway, I still like them.

Re: New Window Treatments

1Snickers — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 19:53:52 GMT

@wilma That looks very nice! I love the look of the texture. Your windows look larger also! Great job!

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itsmagic — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 20:08:31 GMT

I love the new look with the sheers too. The texture is really pretty.

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kaydee50 — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 20:24:17 GMT

IMO, the "after" is much better. Love the shades.

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FastDogWalker2 — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 20:28:10 GMT

Just lovely-so fresh and updated!

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Love my grandkids — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 20:32:55 GMT

@wilma Really nice and they do brighten up the room! I dislike red as a decorating color. You made a great choice! And the plants look so pretty with those window treatments.

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Lilysmom1 — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 20:40:26 GMT

@wilma , great job! It is amazing what a simple change to a room can do to make it look completely different. I like! S

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Leggett28 — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 23:14:01 GMT

@wilma Your new window treatments look really good 👍

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Mom2Dogs — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 23:21:16 GMT

I like the 'new' look. The room seems a lot brighter! I really like the texture in the drapes as well. The red valance was not bad but the new look is more contemporary. Enjoy!!

My house is really dark, I wish there was a way I could brighten it up a bit more!

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DREAMON — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 23:29:10 GMT

I too like the up close picture of the pretty texture. Nice choice.

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LdyBugz — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 01:44:56 GMT

I like it! Looks great! 👍👍

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CJC — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 11:38:13 GMT

Wow, what a difference! Really opens up your space, and I like your new lighter lamp shade too. You did awesome!

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Patriot3 — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 12:57:04 GMT

I like the new........very nice!

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seahorsey — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 13:33:50 GMT

Wow! Beautiful update!

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LindaSal — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 13:57:05 GMT

It looks very nice. I agree that it opens up the space a bit and is nice and bright.

I like the curtain rod too! Good job.

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jubilant — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 14:37:57 GMT

@wilma I agree with the others. The are so pretty and I also love that they have texture.......sooooo pretty. Great choice!

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ScrapHappy — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 15:27:58 GMT

Window treatments are very difficult for me. I will look for months until I find exactly wht I'm looking for. I have taken down every drapery from the previous owners. As we go room by room to paint and update, they've come down. They were all dark and outdated. I like your new window treatments. Very nice, light and airy.

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wilma — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 17:47:14 GMT

@CJC wrote:
Wow, what a difference! Really opens up your space, and I like your new lighter lamp shade too. You did awesome!

@CJC

Good eye. You spotted it.

My DH hated that red lamp shade. It said it was too dark to read by it. It had tonal beads on it too. I liked it, but the back of the shade you can't see was damaged so it was time to throw it away.

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sometimesQVCaddict — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 22:36:20 GMT

Definitely an improvement, great job!! Sorry to say but the red valances did nothing for the room. So a major upgrade for I'm sure a little investment. And I agree about the lamp. Dark lampshades don't give much light unless they're strictly decorative or for mood lighting. And LOVE the puppy pillow! Cute!!

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sceniccoast — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 22:50:36 GMT

@wilma

I'm always a fan of the lighter, the brigher style. I like the texture as well. They look very nice. Thank you for sharing.