Great Drapes

It’s winter as well as it’s chilly … I don’t understand about you, however sitting in a warm sunny window with a book is a bit bit of heaven to getaway the deep freeze (think home cat).

Looking around my living space last weekend (with book in hand), I starting believing about all the things I want to freshen up this spring. Paint? Yes. Pillows? Sure, I’ll add some new patterns to the mix. Drapery? No thanks.

One thing that still makes me truly happy is my living space drapes. Drapes are key in a room’s decor. Gosh, I had mine made ages ago, however I still truly like them.

The Lee Jofa material is now discontinued in the grey — why? I don’t know, it’s so subtle as well as not as well pattern-y. I still truly like the pleated top as well — traditional as well as clean. The truth that they are lined in a nice, heavy cotton as well as weighted properly adds to why they still look good.

If you’re in requirement of window coverings, think about a few key things:

Hang your drapes higher rather than lower, as this will assist provide your space height.

Consider what function the window coverings will serve — are they in a child’s space that gets a great deal of sun? will they requirement to block out light?

Make sure the drapes hit the floor — they should truly “puddle” as well as sit on the floor with a few inches to spare, however with ready-mades, this is sometimes difficult.

Research both drapery as well as window styles, look at tons of motivation as well as understand your choices — will you install a blind inside the window frame or out?

Finally, evaluate the pros as well as cons of custom coverings compared to ready-made ones — tricky windows likely will expense more, however the investment will be worth the effort.

This room’s simple pinch-pleat drapery is a perfect pairing with the traditional decor. notice exactly how the drapes are mounted above the transoms, playing up the height of these doors — pretty.

These simple roman blinds mounted inside these window frames assist total this room’s decor. downplayed as well as perfect.

Very interesting news… Our former editor-in-chief Cobi Ladner is just introducing a fabulous new line of products, just in time for spring.

Included in the Cobistyle collection are bright, lovely ready-to-wear drapery panels.

Keep an eye out for them this spring at stores cross Canada.

This pocket drape from Anthropologie is an simple method to freshen a window.

If you have space on either side of your window, think about buying two panels per side as well as gathering the fabric. That way, your completed look will be beefier as well as look more custom (Midnight Courtyard curtain from Anthropologie, $78 to $108 per panel).

For more excellent tips, checked out our article on exactly how To Hang Curtains.

Photo credits:1. style by Allison Caccoma, photography by Jonny Valiant2. style by Ginger Barber, photography by Victoria Pearson3. Virginia Macdonald4. Midnight Courtyard Curtain, Anthropologie