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06-18-2021 03:38 PM - edited 06-21-2021 10:37 AM
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.
06-18-2021 03:53 PM
@wilma That looks very nice! I love the look of the texture. Your windows look larger also! Great job!
06-18-2021 04:08 PM
I love the new look with the sheers too. The texture is really pretty.
06-18-2021 04:24 PM
IMO, the "after" is much better. Love the shades.
06-18-2021 04:28 PM
Just lovely-so fresh and updated!
06-18-2021 04:32 PM
@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.
06-18-2021 04:40 PM
@wilma , great job! It is amazing what a simple change to a room can do to make it look completely different. I like! S
06-18-2021 07:21 PM
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!
06-18-2021 07:29 PM
I too like the up close picture of the pretty texture. Nice choice.
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