Our recent road trip to see Katie and her amazing house gave us that tickle to get down to business when we got back home. You know how your DIY momentum is up and you’re moving right along ticking things off your to-do list and then the dust clears and you’re just spent and need a little break? Like, mehaps, a road trip? That seems to be the way it goes with us. When it comes to house progress, we tend to work in fits and starts. But then something sparks that get-back-to-business excitement and suddenly we’re done with our four-ish day Hammer And Paint Brush Hiatus and are refreshed and ready to go. Yeah, so that happened.
I guess being on the road produced that absence makes the heart grow fonder effect. Not that we were mad at our house, but we just weren’t raring to go when we left like we were when we got back. So the morning after our 9.5 hour drive I woke up early, sorted through a million (ok, a thousand) photos, wrote that shopping post that went up in the afternoon, caught up on comments/Facebook/Twitter/email, wrote this house crashing post for the next morning, and then it was dinner time. Then I up and made dining room curtains. And they might just be my favorite things in the whole darn house.
Seriously, I love them.
You guys know we’re into our hallway frame gallery a little too much (along with our giant bedroom light fixture and humongous gray sectional). And I adore my weird horse art and miscellaneous ceramic animal menagerie. But you’d think I carried these curtains for nine months and went through 48 hours of labor to bring them into this world – that’s how much I love them. And it only took me about an hour and a half – two tops – to make them. Wham, bam, thank you Katie (for the kick-in-the-pants inspiration that your gorgeous house provided).
Here’s how it all went down. We already mentioned snagging this deeply discounted Robert Allen curtain fabric from a local fabric outlet called U-Fab (for any non locals, here’s an affiliate link to the same fabric on amazon). It was fancy schmancy designer fabric that I’d been in love with forever, but it was marked down to $12.99 a yard (as opposed to the original cost of $40+ a yard!) thanks to a bit of an irregularity in the fabric (a white stripe that ran down one side, which I knew I could work around).
Since I wanted two 90-ish inch panels for either side of the big picture window in the dining room I calculated that five yards would do the trick, which factored out to $32 a panel (still not dirt cheap but a whole lot cheaper than the regular price of that fabric, which would have run me $100 a panel). Score.
We’re just not really curtain closing and opening folks (except in the nursery since we close the blinds and draw the curtains – anything for five more minutes of sleep) so we don’t plan to draw them shut (we add white faux wood blinds or bamboo shades when it comes to actually gaining privacy, although since we usually hang out in the back of the house when it’s dark enough to see into the windows, we’re not in any rush to add privacy blinds or shades just yet). But we do love hanging curtains high and wide to let the light stream in and add height and drama. Which means we didn’t have to worry about the width (since we’d need a lot more of that than what we had to cover the long picture window). And boy are these babies a fresh little slap in the face compared to the white Ikea Vivan curtains that we embraced in nearly every room of our last house.
But on to how I made them. First I rolled out the fabric on a 5 x 8′ rug in our office (one of my completely not patented ways to get straight cuts since you can line up the fabric with the corners/edges of the rug to be sure it’s square before snipping away). Then I just pulled out my tape measure to see how long I wanted them (90″ each before hem allowances, which would make them about 87″ long after hemming – but then I add ring hooks which make them 90″ again):
It was as simple as lining up the end of the fabric with the 90″ mark on my tape measure and then cutting the other edge against the rug at the 0″ inch mark, for a nice straight cut (sure enough, I was left with a nice 90″ long rectangular swatch of fabric).
When it comes to the width, I just usually go with the width that it comes right off the bolt (which is wider when you get upholster fabric like this- ours was 57″). But remember it had that defect running along one side of it, so I just cut three inches or so from that side (again I used the edge of the rug to get a straight cut). But I didn’t completely cut off the white part since I knew once I hemmed it, it would be completely invisible (even from the back). You can see the normal white edge that comes on fabric on the right of the swatch below and the irregular white defect on the bottom half of the left edge below:
So there I had one 90 x 54″ curtain panel cut out, and just needed one for the other side of the window. So I laid the freshly cut one on top of the uncut remnant of fabric and used it as a template to create another panel of exactly the same size:
Then I washed both curtain panels so they would be “pre-shrunk” and easy to launder from here on out (one of our main goals is to have as many “washable” surfaces in the kitchen and dining room as possible). Oh but it’s always smartest to preshrink fabric before you cut it, I just knew I only had enough fabric to make two panels of this size so whether I washed or cut it first (or cut and washed it later) I’d end up with the same sized panels in the end. I grabbed them fresh out of the dryer instead of letting them sit there to keep them wrinkle free for the most part.
Next I had to decide between my trusty curtain-making method of using iron-on hem tape or the slightly scary idea of using Oh Brother (my new sewing machine) to attempt to do what I used to use hem tape for. After a decent amount of out-loud debate with myself, I decided to try my hand at sewing curtain panels- just to see if I could do it (but you can find full curtain making tutorials with hem tape here and here). Even without my hem-tape security blanket, I did break out the iron to make a half inch “seam” down one of the short sides of the curtain. It just seems like now whenever I dabble in sewing, I find myself trying to iron instead of pinning – just to see if it’ll work. Am I a rebel or what?
The ironed seam definitely stayed put while I dragged the giant fabric swatch back into the kitchen to sew the hem, so I happily skipped the pinning step and even boldly (well, maybe that adjective is a stretch) decided to try another hemming technique that some of you have commented to tell me about in previous I’m-a-shaky-little-sewing-novice posts. I took the ironed seam and folded it over one more time, then I sewed down the seam to create a nice finished looking hem (even from the back). That extra fold hid the raw cut edge of the fabric, if that makes sense. And even with my extra folding step, there was thankfully no pinning required. Sweet.
See, here’s what it looked like completely folded over as I sewed down the seam.
And this method surprisingly worked on all sides (I worried the long 90″ sides of the panels wouldn’t take to ironing and would need to be pinned, but it went just as well as the short sides). And as for the defect, you can see how when I folded the hem over one more time, it became invisible and I was once again left with a finished looking edge from both the front and the back.
Here’s how the back of a corner looked once I was done with my quickie ironing-then-folding-then-hemming technique:
Then I clipped seven oil-rubbed bronze ring clips to each panel (from Target) and slipped them onto a super long oil-rubbed bronze rod. Oh how I love not having to sew a rod pocket or anything complicated thanks to the magic of ring clips. I ended up getting the curtain rod from Lowe’s since the ones at Target weren’t long enough – I ended up needing 144″ of length (that’s what she said).
Our curtain hanging method (also not patented or even endorsed) is for one of us to then stand on a chair (in this case, John) while the other one steps back and looks at the length of the curtains and how they hit the floor while the chair-stander raises and lowers the rod ever so slightly until the floor-stander screams “perfect- don’t move an inch or I’ll kill you” and then runs up to hold a rod bracket under the perfectly held rod to measure the distance from the crown molding or ceiling that it should be hung to keep the rod right where it’s being held.
Of course this only deals with the height of the rod and not the width, but we typically like to go as wide as we can with the curtains so they drape in front of the wall instead of blocking light and hanging in front of the window. In this case we went as wide as our extra long rod allowed (19″ outside of the window molding on each side). See how the panel just kisses the window and blocks wall instead of light?
Oh and notice how the curtain also seems to just graze the floor ever so slightly? Poor John raised and lowered the curtain on that chair fifteen times until it was juuuust right. We’ve tried measuring the wall or the panel instead of doing the by-eye real-test (involving two people, a chair, and some serious arm strength and balancing skillz) but you just can’t beat the result. At least we can’t. So we keep going back to it. And I tell John he’s my Atlas when he’s up there holding the rod up. Gotta keep team morale up.
Here’s another rod shot for you. You can also see how the curtains just hang slightly in front of the window trim here as opposed to blocking the whole side window, which is only 20″ wide. Since we mentioned that we hung the panels 19″ wide on each side of the window trim, you can totally see how if they were hung flush with the trim they would block all but one inch of that 20″ side window. Which is definitely not what we were going for.
You’ll have to excuse all of the wide shots of the room in this post. Things like the curtains and the room in general are coming off greener/yellower than they are in real life (the green grass/trees/bushes outside were casting a yellow-green tint through the big light-filled window, and I was too lazy to photoshop it). John will definitely be in charge of photos of this room next time around. As for the true color of the curtains, it’s best depicted in the closer shots without a lot of window going on, like the ones above.
Actually this shot is probably the most accurate to what they look like in real life. I’d describe them as mostly blue with hits of green, chartreuse, white, and brown. Crazy busy but also crazy gorgeous if you’re me (and miracle of all miracles, John loves them too). Who ever would have thought that two white curtain fiends like us could branch out and embrace curtain color and pattern? I wonder if my mom will like these or they’ll finally be a choice that she won’t endorse. What say you, mom?
Here’s another wide shot where they look more yellow/green than they really do in real life (they’re more like a teal blue color when you glance at them from afar) but you get the idea. Oh and the dark rod ties into the other deep tones in the room (the chair legs and dark dining table, the deep color on the back of the built-ins, etc). So that’s why I chose it over stainless or white. I always think a dark rod hung high and wide is like eyeliner on a window.
Mmmm, here’s a good shot of my favorite detail in the fabric. See those smeary turquoise blobs? They tie so deliciously into the slightly darker teal on the back of the built-ins. Yummy. Even the little yellow-green knobs that we added to the base cabinets of the built-ins relate perfectly to the pops of bright yellowy-green chartreuse in the curtains. Hooray for happy accidents like that (we had no idea what curtain fabric we’d pick when we snagged those babies at Hobby Lobby).
Oh yeah and I had some fun setting the table. Not that anyone’s coming over today. Or tomorrow. I just wanted to pull out a runner and some plates and cups and clip some random branches from outside. Why? I don’t know. Why do birds sing? I guess the colorful curtains got me hot and bothered enough to break out Sue the Napkin (times seven) and add some fun to the big empty wood table.
And guess what? I’m leaving everything there tonight. Just because I’m weird and I can’t wait to wake up in and morning and pad in there and smile. Kind of like how I paint a room and the next morning I run in and look at it again. Just grinning at the wall like a fool.
Isn’t it amazing how much of a difference curtains can make? Well, that and some rich color on the back of those built-ins. Here’s a little flash back to the room as it looked when we moved in:
And here it is now (albeit a little side-heavy with that bare wall on the left- for now):
Thought I was done? Nope. One more thing. Here’s a terribly rendered depiction of the doorway that we can’t wait to add that will connect the dining room to the kitchen (we plan to mirror the size of the picture window so the whole room feels nice and balanced). And of course adding a big chandelier over our giant table will add a lot more function (the room doesn’t have any ceiling fixtures!):
It’s so funny to remember that this room was a formal living room when we toured this house (and the office was the dining room). In fact we dug up these old shots that we took during our first walk through:
Gosh, that feels like a million years ago and it was less than six months back. As soon as we walked in we were struck by three things: we reeeally wanted the house, we wanted to change up a few of the rooms, and we reeeeally wanted the house. Yup, we were sold upon entry. I don’t think we ever got into the specifics, but the sellers weren’t 99% sure they even wanted to sell. In fact the night after we walked through the house for the first time they took their stuff out of storage. A sure sign to the realtor that they might take it off the market. Thank goodness it all worked out and they ended up accepting our offer.
As for looking past the way a room looks when you’re house hunting to see “the real space” we just completely discount furnishings and wallpaper and paint color and even entire room functions. That’s how we could look past the dining table and the sofa to almost immediately proclaim that converting the dining room into an office and turning the living room into a big spacious dining room would work more for the way we live. You know, since we have a huge family that we couldn’t cram into the former dining room, a giant living room in the back of the house (no need for two), and a penchant for open living and big wiiiide doorways. We just can’t help ourselves. Anyway, have you guys made any curtains lately? Knocked down any walls? Set the table for nothing but kicks?
Pssst – Soooo not a sewing person? I wasn’t either. Here’s a tutorial for making no-sew curtains with iron-on hem tape (and here’s another one for good measure).
Update – Wanna know where we got something in our house or what paint color we used? Just click on this button:
Jessica J says
You have totally inspired me to start sewing. I bought your “Oh Brother” from Amazon and it should be here tomorrow. I have both a toddler girl and a 9 month old boy’s room to make curtains for. Daunting! But this tutorial seriously gave me some guts. :)
Ana says
Dear Sherry, I’m not sure what to love more. Your sassy new curtains or your impeccably placed “That’s what she said”. I’ll never be able to choose.
Kristen says
The curtains look great! They totally tie everything together. I really love the entire room.
Alysia says
I suddenly feel the need to run out and buy a sewing machine… and learn how to use it. lol
I love the curtains! You guys are such great inspiration!
Meredith says
This is probably weird to say, but when you and Katie Bower hang out and then post about it, it reminds me of the “Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys” crossover mysteries, where they were longer but had characters from both series? I always liked those. :)
Tara says
So true! I second this comment.
Holli says
My jaw literally dropped- cartoon style- when I saw the first pic of the curtains. I LOVE it! Sherry, you are a sewing fiend! This makes me want to jump on some of the projects I have planned- and I didn’t even have to drive to Georgia to get that kick in the pants! Thanks for the motivation!
HomeTivi says
I think this is by far one of my favorite rooms in your house!! I adore the built-ins!! And those curtains just make the whole room come together so nicely!! It looks absolutely amazing!!
Whitney says
They look great! It’s so amazing to see the house transform, I get so excited for you when I see something new! Do the old home owners follow your blog? Have they said anything to you about what they think of the transformations?? I love it!
YoungHouseLove says
They do follow along from time to time and say they love to see how the house changes since we’re doing all the work and they just get to peek in and see them without getting all sweaty. Haha. They’re awesome.
xo,
s
Lori @ Richmond, BABY! says
Ohhh nice job! I’m a little obsessed with curtain making…anytime I make a new set and hang them up, I stare…for long periods of time! I totally get that your new panels are like a new child in the house! You’re not alone on this one! :)
Ashley Ez says
White balancing the photos in Bridge would have taken less time than explaining the green cast! Promise! Don’t be afraid Sherry. You can do it! The key is Adobe’s Bridge!
The room is gorgeous. Congrats on your “babies!”
Gina says
OH EM GEE. I was soooo sad you didn’t go with the apple green chairs, and look what you have gone and done. Golden Jerry, Golden. (terrible Seinfeld reference, you can ban me now if you want)
You guys never let me down.
Emily says
Ok, it’s getting to the point where I’m at Home Depot and ask myself “What would Sherry and John do?” We need WWSJD bracelets. Lol!
Amy says
They look A-Mazing!!! I love that fabric…
Janet says
What happened to your super cute printed ironing board cover? Did it clash with the fabric too much for the pictures?
YoungHouseLove says
I actually got it all sticky with hem tape and I couldn’t save it. Boo! One more reason to get a handle on the sewing thing I guess. Hah.
xo,
s
Michele says
I swoon over graphic drapes. I was in the middle of looking for three great pairs for the master bedroom, when I decided to stumble over here. Back to the curtain action! Who needs to work during a weekday at noon anyways?
Stephanie says
It’s lovely! They really tie this whole room together and make it look so polished.
I’m not a big curtain closer either. Our living room curtains are skinny panels hung high and wide that are entirely for softness and polish, not privacy.
Robyn @ Imperfect Nest says
Here’s a cheap tip that I use in almost all of my own rooms. I buy electrical pipes from Home Depot to use as a rod. They come in 10ft lengths & 1/2″ & 3/4″ widths which is easy to cut down to whatever size you want. They come in a silver which I’ve pulled out the good ‘ole spray paint to change to black. The prices are about $2-3 a rod. So far so good it’s worked for me.
Abby says
I LOVE your curtains!!! They work beautifully with your built-ins and your table, and I can’t wait for you to knock that wall down and get into the kitchen!! The only thing is that the chairs just don’t seem to be up to par with everything else–I agree they don’t need to be showstopping distractions, but they seem to cheapen the room a bit when compared to everything else. Maybe just a fun, short, pillow in each one would give them some life? I still love the overall look–just a suggestion.
Andrea says
Love that fabric! We have the “Glacier” color of the same fabric on curtains in our master bath and pillows in the BR. I would have used some in every room of the house if I could have. :)
Mary says
I love the way the room is coming together folks, especially the color inside the built-ins and the arrangement of all the decor pieces inside. :-) One suggestion for your curtain making (and the fabric is stunning be the way)- since your window is so wide, if you do at least a width and a half of fabric for each panel, they will look twice as full and fit the proportion of the window to the T. Also, a liner helps to give them more body too, but that’s completely optional and more work (boo, lol). I must say, I work for a custom interior design company and ever since you mentioned Mary Jo Cloth, I’ve seen at least 8 or more fabrics listed that are doubled if not tripled at most fabric stores. Check out the Thom Filicia fabric, Burnet, it runs on average from Kravetz abut $45-$50 a yard. Also, Khajali, the one you used I just purchased for a client at $32 a yard, great deal you got! In any event, I can’t wait to get down to NC for some shopping! Great job John and Sherry on the new upgrades to the house!
Kim says
LOVE LOVE LOVE this room Sherry! I wasn’t immediately sold on the fabric – a bit bold for me at first – but seeing how it ties the room together now definitely did it for me! And yes, I would have also set the table and run in the next morning to see it all again! I set our table on nights before a big holiday and just love seeing it all set the next morning :)
Anne says
Oh my geeze! I love it! Its inspiring how all those colors fell in place. For a little privacy with the window you could always add some sheers behind the new baby that just peek out when they are open and then still look somewhat attractive when closed.
And for my suggestion on the wagon wheel light fixture, I was thinking about it, its probably too “heavy” you already have other big bold beautiful things going on in the room. Something “light” like a few lighted glass pieces or bottles floating down from the ceiling would look beautiful. I bet you will come up with something that will wow us all away!
Lauren H. says
Great post! Love how it’s coming together!
Christa M says
Awesomeness!!! And I can sense a lot more enthusiasm and a hyper vibe in your writing now, you really did need a visit with the bestie!
I have always been a sheer white panels girl, but this is totally inspiring me to find something fun…but oh how I hate to commit to patterns and colors…we shall see, someday I will put my big girl britches on and go for something other than white sheer panels.
Erica says
No light fixture? The room looks great!
YoungHouseLove says
We have plans to add a big chandelier or pendant over the table someday. Can’t wait because there’s no overhead lighting in there right now!
xo,
s
Kimberly says
There are a lot of times when I see rooms I really like while surfing around the on internet. And, I love just about everything you two have ever done.
BUT, this room – the curtains, the table all prettied up, the great brown chairs – made my heart skip a beat. You have outdone yourselves this time. (Especially when compared to those “before” photos!)
Nicole says
Totally loving them curtains…way to go! I just get a smile on my face when I see pictures of your shelves in there…I see a mustache in the top center shelves. Love it.
Beth says
Love the curtains! I thought I was the only person who knew about Robert Allen’s Khanjali fabric! I’m just finishing up drapes for our kitchen/sitting room in the Glacier colorway of the same fabric. It’s such a beautiful fabric, I get compliments on it all the time. I’m lining them (SUCH a pain!), because we need the light blocking in the summer and cold air blocking in the winter. Thanks for the post because now I’m excited to get back to sewing the last ones – they had become a bit of a chore for me.
Nancy Jean says
I’m envious of your sewing skills — the drapes are gorgeous! I also love the built-in — what a glorious color. You have an impeccable eye. When you’re done, wanna come to my house? :-)
Nadine says
All this green, pretty and refreshing. Excellent job, I love it!
Ana says
The curtains look great! Candice Olson would be proud. :)
Over my last days off, I changed out 3 ceiling fans and 3 light fixtures. Unfortunately, I still haven’t gotten to the truly hideous 1970s ceiling fan, but since it’s a room that people don’t see much, it’s OK.
Lauren L says
Very nice!!! A little too matchy matchy for my taste but it works!
Ellen says
Ok, I am loving the dining room. The color combo is fabulous!
Emily says
Those curtains are amazing! I love how much you have embraced bold bright colors in your house. I’m constantly using you as an example for my husband whenever I want to do something a bit wild.
LARY says
Just gorgeous! Love how you just set the table for pictures, I do the same thing haha I had a question, how do you put the clips on the finished curtains before hanging them? Are they like clip ons? I’ve always tried to figure that out reading the other post about the hem and such but never get it lol I might attempt to make curtains for our living room soon now :)
YoungHouseLove says
Yup, they open like clothespins, so you just pinch them to open them and clip them right onto the fabric. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
LARY says
Awesome! Thankssssss I’ll let you know how it goes!
Katie K. says
The dining room looks AMAZINGLY FANTASTIC, guys! I am SO loving the colors and how you’ve put it all together. Great job…I am so jealous!
We’ve just bought our new house (we’re upgrading from a 2 bed/1 bath to a 4 bed/2.5 bath)…wanna come help me decorate? ;)
Sarah says
I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH how much I love this room!! The colors are absolutely stunning and it is alive and fresh without being too much.
Excellent choice with the curtains! And good thing the chairs are more “boring” so that our eyes can just enjoy the view instead of feeling too busy.
Now I’m going to need to redo my curtains…
Casey says
I snub pins whenever possible when sewing. They slow me down! However, a good iron is a sewer’s best friend. You can fix many a sewing “mistake” with a good ironing job. Nice work on the curtains, I love the fabric!
Melissa says
Tiny confession- I was unsure of the brown tone of the chair slip covers when you dyed them, but now they fit PERFECTLY :) Love the tablescape, too :)
Also, I think I would be envious if I were your home’s old owners. I wonder if they have any idea what potential this room had/if they read your blog?!
YoungHouseLove says
They actually read our blog! Isn’t that fun? They’re such good sports and even say that they love reading because they get to see all the changes without having to get all sweaty and do the work. I love them!
xo,
s
Tara says
Love the room (and everything you two do), so please don’t take this as me criticising, just a personal opinion and an explanation:
Whenever you post pic of this room, all I see is the yellow “eyes” on the cabinets. I know you two joked about it, and to be honest the kitchen ones don’t pop out at me the way the yellow ones do. I think the reason is that they are yellow. I don’t know the ‘science’ behind it, but yellow always pops out to people. I learned this in a quilting class: if you are adding yellow to a quilt it will always be the thing that your eye is drawn to, so use it sparingly and strategically. Perhaps this is true too for yellow in rooms? Although none of the other yellow bits draw my eye quite the way those knobs do. Just an observation!
emily says
Just wanted to say that I’m falling more and more in love with your house. I’m a renter that moves from apartment to apartment to house to apartment to house nearly every year. Can’t wait till I can dress up a house of my own! (yeeeeeears away!)
Anne L. says
Really nice job in pulling together this room. Are those glassy baby (glassybaby.com) candle lights on the table?
YoungHouseLove says
They’re from West Elm a while back I think, but I bet they’re super similar!
xo,
s
Anne L. says
Glassy babies are hand blown glass, from Seattle of course (the blown glass capital of the world). Retail for $40 each. Which is why I was wondering if yours were glassy baby and if you knew of a outlet source. But West Elm seems to be a fine alternative and probably much cheaper.
YoungHouseLove says
Woah- never knew that. How fancy! These were about 3 bucks a pop on sale. Hope they’re still there or on ebay or something for ya!
xo,
s
Wendy says
I love them too! They are fabooo!!!! The monster eyes look perfect with that fabric and like you actually bought them from the same “collection”. The room is just really coming together so nice. Shows that you don’t always have to have a room plan to make it look like it all works! Great job!
Elizabeth says
I may have missed it, but did you dye that runner?
YoungHouseLove says
We’ve actually had that green runner from a while back (it’s Pottery Barn clearance I think). Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Elizabeth says
Amazing…totally looks like the color you first attempted on the slipcovers.
Was watching an old Design, Inc. episode while home sick yesterday and Sarah Richardson dyed a white slipcover for an IKEA chair…helllooooo cheap occasional chair in whatever color I WANT!
YoungHouseLove says
That Sarah is such a genius. Love it.
xo,
s
Elizabeth says
Speaking of Sarah and Pottery Barn…have you been watching her summer home renovation series on HGTV? She decorated one of her guest bedrooms with the same bedding from PB as your guest room pillow cases.
I love her. And her hair is so perfect that she cannot possibly be human. LOL
YoungHouseLove says
Yes, I love it. And yes, her hair is perfect.
xo,
s
danielle says
Love the fabric. Everything goes together beautifully! I just painted the backs of my bookcases (after being inspired by you!) and I love it. This post is encouraging me to keep going with the room transformation.
Now, if I could only find the time/patience to sew. :)
Brittany says
Wow! I love these curtains and the way the whole room has come together! Beautiful!
I, like you, am a sucker for a set table. I keep my table set or at least decorated with a runner, center piece, and some candles every day. When my table is set I feel like it is less likely to collect clutter like mail b/c I want to keep it pretty. It’s kind of a nice excuse to be more organized.
Megan DiNicolantonio says
i am obsessed with these curtains…they transform the room! I make all of my own curtains and I get pretty frustrated! Going to buy clip on curtain rings now for an unfinished disaster I have been avoiding. Thank you for solving my curtain rod pocket problem so easily. :)
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Kelley says
Love where you’ve taken this room. I noticed that it doesn’t look like you have any lights in there (?) What do you do for evening dining? We have a similar room we’ve converted to a dining room, and I always struggle with the right amount of light for dinner when the sun has set. I don’t really want to invest in a chandelier (or have it electrically installed since the room would be more of a living room than a dining room, for resale purposes). Just wondering if you had any thoughts.
YoungHouseLove says
We’re planning to add a big overhead fixture over the dining room, but for now we drag floor lamps in there (very rarely since we usually eat at the table in the kitchen). And we light candles. They look fancy. Hah. So those are two options for ya. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Sarah says
Baaaaahhh I LOVE IT! Your instincts with the curtains/slipcovers/wall color were dead on, once again!
Angela N says
Love them!!! The room looks great with them!