Thursday, August 15, 2013

Curtains

Don't you think curtains make a room look more homey? I am so excited to share with you my new living room curtains! It is amazing how much more lived in and cozy the house looks. The furniture is still kind of helter-skelter. (Sorry the pictures are a little dark, I am still trying to figure out the best time to take pictures. It actually was too bright in the room!)
 A view toward the dining room.
 
 The curtains are from Lowe's by Waverly. They actually have a nice little selection there. The real problem was finding a long enough curtain rod that wasn't going to break the bank as the windows are 98" wide! I stumbled upon these at JoAnn Fabrics that were on sale. Yey!

 I was trying a taller angle. Yes, those are ships on top of the bookcases. Something are just to hard too pack!
 
 Kerri, waiting patiently in the hall. Because of the light, the walls in the hall always look darker. But they are not, the same paint as in the living room!
 
 The dining room window. The stove is temporarily in the dining room because we are still working on the cabinets in the kitchen. We have had several "picnic" lunches here, hence the menagerie of seating.
 
 A close up of the curtain fabric. I love all the colors in them. We certainly have our choice of accent colors!
 
The view out the front window into the porch. We are so looking forward to have this space renovated for next summer.

10 comments:

  1. Everything is looking so lovely! Your choice of curtains is perfect. The print looks very historical.

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    1. Lol! It is rather historical! Very 1750ish to 1800. That is probably why I like it!

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  2. I love seeing these photos! Please give Kerri a pat for me. Are those windows 4 over 1? They are gorgeous! And the door (with glass) looks like the Prairie style? Windows really make a place, I think. - and yes, the curtains are a nice addition, but those windows are spectacular.

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    1. Yes, the larger window in the middle is 4 over 1, the two on the sides are 3 over 1 (3 small panes over 1 large pane of glass). I think you could call the door Prairie Style, The house was built in 1923, I was thinking of it as Craftsman Style. Though Prairie is a off shoot of Craftsman, so maybe it was a style used in both?

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  3. I love your comfortable looking home and what you are doing with it...there's so much personality in an older home...I just love them. And your curtains are just beautiful...love the pattern!

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  4. Heide,
    You have great taste. I love your home and those curtains are gorgeous. Keep up the great work!

    Your Friend,
    Jacqueline

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  5. Lovely drapes! They do bring the feeling of home to a place. You're gonna love that porch! I'm envious of it. Everything is coming together, isn't it?

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  6. Framing your windows with stylish and lovely curtains can definitely bring a homey look to your home. My eyes were attracted to your floral drapery, Heide. Are you going to change it for the Christmas season? I think the color and style was just perfect for the upcoming holiday! :)

    Rene Veeravalli @Beltway Blinds

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