Ladies, I'm doing a happy dance!
Dance With Me!
The family room makeover is nearing completion. This morning I finished sanding and prepping the beadboard and come tomorrow if I play my cards right I hope to have it all primed and painted. I can't wait. It's going to look amazing!
The reamining items left to complete are 1. slipcover a chaise 2. hang artwork 3. paint a shelf 4. assessorize!
Yesterday I sent out a plead for help with my window treatments and received some great advice. I think I'll try to add some color with my valances - ummm, I. Think. I. Don't. Know.
Here's an idea I had, what you think of these blinds?
Do you think they work? They were installed when we bought the house and I think they function well but have never liked them much - - although I should since they are good quality, heavy, wood binds. And the price is right - FREE! Would you. . .
A. Say, "YUCK, what is she thinking?"
B. Use them all by themselves (like in photo #1 - I think once I get my furniture back in place it wouldn't look so bare-maybe)
C. Add a valance like in Photo #2?
I just can't decided.
Your input would be very helpful - I just can't seem to make up my mind.
Hope you all have a great weekend - I'll be happily painting.
Until tomorrow, Robin
I honestly don't like the combo of the wooden blinds and then the valance over it. I don't think the two textures go together. On some design blogs I read they always choose to use long window curtains over a small window in order to make it look like a traditional size.
ReplyDeleteThe room is looking great though! I can't believe how quickly you got it together.
Beadbord looks great. Cannot wait to see it all together.
ReplyDeleteI think the wood blinds could work, but it depends on what else is in the room. I agree that the valance doesn't work with the blinds. What about putting side panels or something...hmmm. That's a tough one.
ReplyDeleteI like the wood blinds, but the valance is a bit skimpy. Perhaps you could use a coordinating fabric with the slipcover and make long panels that hang on either side (floor to ceiling) to give the window some presence. Or a long scarf valance, that you could easily make yourself.
ReplyDeleteHow in the world do you get so much done, with 2 little ones??
ReplyDeleteI like the blinds, but I would use a bright splash of color with a valance, maybe a scarf valance, or long panels on each side. It does need a little something extra.
WOW, you're getting so much done. I wonder if you could spray paint the blinds? It'd sure give you a splash of color. They do have 2 inch blinds at Home Depot pretty cheap in white and off white. They cut it to size for free. If you do use a valance it needs to be full and poofy. That's my opinion, for what it's worth. Mimi
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