Decorating help needed

I like the look.  But, would you have to use four panels to cover the door ?

Deb W.

Those windows look very similar to the windows in my friend's master bedroom, only hers is a big set of French doors on one side, and a huge window on the other.  What she has that looks very nice is the style of curtain like the ones in that Overstock link, only hers are white and very "flowy" (if you know what I mean).  Her bedroom is very "beachy" looking --- light colors, very open --- so it's almost like the view outside to their garden kind of extends into the bedroom.  It's very spa-like. 

She's got 3 or 4 panels, too -- she pulls different ones open or closed, depending on where she wants some privacy or not (one panel can be pulled to the side when they want to open one side of the French doors, for example).  The fabric is quite sheer because they don't need 100% privacy due to how thick their backyard is landscaped.  It looks like your yard is private, too --- but personally, I feel uncomfortable having things open at night like that -- you never know who is lurking around out there!  Also, I need a very dark bedroom to sleep and don't like early morning light, so I'd prefer room darkening curtains like the ones in your link, Cathy.

We had verticals in our old house on our slider, and they were practical, but they don't feel as "stylish" anymore, so I don't blame you for looking for some other ideas!

iluvjamison

I like the look.  But, would you have to use four panels to cover the door ?

 

Deb W.

Yeah, that looks like it would only need one panel.  But the door panels should be even (2 or 4) so it doesn't look lopsided when you open them up.  The only other thing I was thinking would you be able to get a nice decorative curtain rod long enough to fit the door.

Deb W.

and I hadn't thought about the rod length. I have a couple that are long and really nice but I'm not sure they're quite that long.

It doesn't appear that the former owner had anything up...ever. There's no rods, no holes, nothing. I think I know why now.

cakana

The room is painted in a sort of moss green, which actually matches my bedding beautifully but makes picking a curtain color tricky.

I know some people find it fun, but I truly hate making decorating decisions.  That's why much of our house stayed undecorated for years, and we still don't have curtains in any rooms (just blinds).  Paint color choices stress me out enough.  Yes, if I had the budget, I'd hire a professional decorator to do all of it!

cakana

But with 3, you could pull one to each side and just leave one hanging in the middle. Not a good look? ;)

I don't know  . . . I kind of like everything even.  This becomes a real problem when I'm drinking beer and eating pizza.  If I have half a can of beer left but no pizza, I have to get another slice.  On the flip side, if I have a couple bites of pizza left and no beer, I have to get another can.  Probably why I always need to lose ten pounds.

Deb W.

cakana

But with 3, you could pull one to each side and just leave one hanging in the middle. Not a good look?

I don't know how long rods can be -- as long as they have a supporting bracket in the middle somewhere, I'd think they could be pretty long.

iluvjamison

I don't know  . . . I kind of like everything even.  This becomes a real problem when I'm drinking beer and eating pizza.  

Edited to add:  I meant to say that I've heard that odd numbers should be used when decorating (I think Nate Berkus used to say that on his show, and I've heard it elsewhere, too).  So, if you're putting items on a mantle or table top to decorate, you should do arrangements of 3, 5, 7, instead of matching pairs.  My OCD parts would have trouble with that! 

tacran

I don't know how long rods can be -- as long as they have a supporting bracket in the middle somewhere, I'd think they could be pretty long.

But would you be able to pull a curtain across a supporting bracket ? Not being snarky - something I just don't know.

Deb W.

tacran

iluvjamison

I don't know  . . . I kind of like everything even.  This becomes a real problem when I'm drinking beer and eating pizza.  

Too funny, Deb!  I have an OCD-type habit that affects how I eat M&Ms.  I have to eat them in pairs, and I prefer to lay them out in front of me in certain patterns, depending on the color mix in the handful I grabbed.  One lone M&M messes it all up, so I have to get another one.  Like you said, it can cause extra calories to be eaten over a period of time!! 

Edited to add:  I meant to say that I've heard that odd numbers should be used when decorating (I think Nate Berkus used to say that on his show, and I've heard it elsewhere, too).  So, if you're putting items on a mantle or table top to decorate, you should do arrangements of 3, 5, 7, instead of matching pairs.  My OCD parts would have trouble with that! 

iluvjamison

tacran

I don't know how long rods can be -- as long as they have a supporting bracket in the middle somewhere, I'd think they could be pretty long.

But would you be able to pull a curtain across a supporting bracket ? Not being snarky - something I just don't know.

 

Deb W.

cakana

Thanks for bringing it up and how fast can you get here?

How fast can you whip up a pitcher of Vodka and peach iced-tea (heavy on the Vodka) ??

Deb W.