We’re talking about curtains today.
I have gray linen curtains in my daughter’s room. (Yes I really, really love linen.) They are gathered on a rod, and pool on the floor. You can find out more info on these curtains HERE. You can see that the curtain rod is much higher than the top of the window. I actually moved this set from the dining room when I got new curtains there.
I have the same curtains in this room also. There were 4 panels in the dining room, so I had enough panels for both of the girls’ bedrooms.
So when the gray curtains, left the dining room, these came into play. They are a solid cream color with pretty ball fringe. I love to do just one panel per windows. You can find information on these curtains HERE. They are pleated and hung on rings. Note how the curtains are hung well above the windows. These curtains have a trouser break, so they touch the floor and are about an inch longer than needed to touch the floor.
Each window has one panel and they are pulled to the outside of each window, no need for tie backs.
Below is the corner where I had to work around the column in the corner. These curtains can be found HERE. Normally I place the curtains outside of each window, but you can see I could not have the panel to the left of the window because of the column, so on this right wall, I have the curtain panels on the inside of the windows. It sounds complicated, but the picture explains it better than I can. I love this very simple pattern. I think these are my favorite curtains.
Here’s a close-up of the column.
You can see how Yvonne handled her gabled windows HERE. Note that her curtain rod is to the side of the window rather than above it. That’s a great way to handle an arched window.
If you want to make some gorgeous smocked curtains, there’s a great tutorial HERE.
Or you could just buy a pair like Yvonne did HERE.
How about painting your curtains? Yvonne did that HERE.
I found several pins for you on different curtain types, and pinned them to THIS BOARD. Due to copyright laws, I can’t show the photos here, but you can go to Pinterest to see them. There is also a pin that shows you how to properly measure for curtains.
There are so many great sources for curtains these days, they can be bought inexpensively. Just be sure you size them properly before you purchase them. And you really don’t want them to look skimpy, so be sure to hang them 10 inches or so above the window and 10 inches or more to either side of the window if possible.
Those were great ideas for curtains. Will use some for my windows.
Love what you did in the girls rooms, as well as the dning room curtains.
Thanks for sharing, all of your windows look great!
I love smocked curtains. They are at the top of my list!
I love your curtain looks and the idea of hanging well above windows and over to the side!
Thank you!
Great ideas!
I really, really love those smocked curtains. Really, really! Those could be the next new type of project for me to try.
Great post! Great information and pictures!
Now I have to go start on the curtains for my sister-in-law’s new home!!
Love the smocked curtains. Very different.
Thank you so much for this topic. I just returned from a trip to the Provence area of France and wanted to add some lace curtains like so many that I saw in France. I couldn’t figure out how to use a curtain rod with the molding I have. You showed me how—put it high with a rod iron curtain rod.
smocked curtains! love them. I found some sheers at Pier One, of all places, and they are wonderful. come in two lengths.
All of the curtains are beautiful. thank you!
What an exceptional idea to put the curtain rod above the window, gives the window a more lean and elegant look. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
I have curved top windows and have always wondered how to hang curtains on them. Now that I have seen your’s I think I know what I will do now. Thanks!!
I have double hung windows but if u don’t – having above gives height and a good look
Such a beautiful home Anita and the window treatments are fabulous. I’ve picked my bedroom out already so when can I move in?(snort):) So happy you showed us these different styles and it certainly gives us ways to change up a dull room to something incredible. Thankyou!!!
Love all the different looks, but the dinning room chair, seat covers really caught my eye!! I love them!!
Such beautiful rooms! I just love the decor! Your daughters rooms are gorgeous!
Love your curtain ideas. I don’t have pretty window trim – or actually any trim at all around windows in my 21 yr old contractor build home – so curtains for me are a way to soften bare edges and bring life to boring windows. I love the idea of hanging the rod up high but again, no trimwork around my windows so I hang them closer to the window edges. It’s not ideal, but once I find the draperies I like, it works okay. I also move draperies around from room to room. What I purchase are basic for my home and they look totally different in different spaces. Thanks for your informative posts.
I love the pictures of the curtains in yours and Yvonne’s home. I really like the way that you hung your curtains, along with the woven shades, around the column in the bedroom.
I ever thought about hanging one la elbefore…looks great!!
Thanks for the measuring tips!
Thanks for the great curtain ideas. I didn’t know about the 10″ rule.
I love the gray curtains, but agree the lighter curtains add a nice feel to the dining room. Good info on sizing too. Thanks!
Curtains hung to the side of the window ar no longer curtains, they are a hanging fabric panel. Or “faux curtains”, if you must. This is one of the more bizarre things I have seen in decorating, although I’ve certainly seen it other places too. So very odd. However, I do love all all of your linen curtains!
Thanks for the informative post on curtains. Linen curtains would be beautiful?
Great window treatment ideas! I love all the window treatments shown. I agree, some of our “spectacular” windows are very hard to dress because of their unusual shape. Thanks for giving us ideas on how to handle them.
Lovely, lovely…..
Love the dining room curtains!
Thanks for all the great ideas. They were all really great. And I thought the combo woven shades and curtains were eye pleasing.
Those are all beautiful curtains. I’ve lived in my house 3 years and I’m still struggling with what to put on my windows. Thanks for the great ideas.
Love your ideas and tips for curtains.
Thanks for ideas. I have a terrible time choosing curtains.
I really like the curtain ideas here! Like the way you hang them as well!
I having been thinking of putting curtains in the dinning room. They are not needed for privacy but maybe for softness.
Window treatments are the finishing touch in a room!
I loved looking at all these ideas. Did I miss how to decide on the rod size? I am trying to decide whether I need to change my rod size. I would rather not as that is another expense. In this article I saw 4 inch and smaller. Is there a formula for deciding, like weight of curtains maybe? Thank you for replying.
You guys are so much fun to listen to. I LOVE all the laughter and giggles. You make me smile. I love when the cat gets out of the bag!!!! The curtain length being the latest. LOL
Lots of great ideas offered with each podcast. Have not missed any yet.
Nancy
Hi! I have just found your blog and I am a new huge fan! I am attempting my first country French design for my daughter who has two small children and no time or energy to fix up her new fixer-upper home.
I was wondering how do you decide what type and color of curtain rods to use for projects? This part, believe it or not, overwhelms me.
She has white bifold shutters now and we are planning on hanging sheer panels since this room doesn’t allow much light.
Any of your wonderful suggestions would be greatly greatly appreciated from a mom trying to help out her daughter to have a beautiful home.
Good question Sondra. I think that’s a blog post! I need to figure out how to addres
The color combination looks great and the overall view of the house looks good as well.
Love ALL your ideas! Are those woven wood blinds? Love them! If so what brand and color?
Lisa they are bamboo from Bali. Details are here.