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How to Add Instant Elegance with Curtains

By Anita 44 Comments

bench-in-front-of-curtains

 

Sometimes I think a change to a room will have a big effect and then. it fizzles, while other times I completely underestimate the impact a change will have. This was a ‘wow’ moment for me. I ordered some curtains for my bedroom. They are fairly simple in pattern, neutral and classic. I think we sometimes think that you have to have a big splashy print to impact a room in a big way, but that is simply not true. Neutral and subdued can also make a big impact.

The curtains are an off-white with a gray Moroccan key pattern.

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Here is a before photo.

bedroom with bench

And here is an after photo.

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Here is another photo.

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So yes I am suggesting that you can add instant elegance and warmth to a room using curtains. The trick is finding the right kind for the room. I wanted to show you that even neutral fabrics can really add to a room. Of course you can add elegance and warmth using curtains with color as well.

What makes these work for this room? The color and tone coordinate with what is in the room. The curtains are hung close to the ceiling. The pleats give the curtains a more tailored and formal look which works in this room.

I like to hang the curtains as high as I can. I also try to hang them so that they don’t actually cover the window. The rod extends well past the window on each side. The curtain rods are oil rubbed bronze. I really like the way the fabric works so well with the natural shades.

I think the trick is to find the right fabric for the curtains. Of course you can take your cues from the other fabrics in the room. The more color and patterns in the room, the more difficult the selection can become.  I do like color on the curtains if it makes sense for the room.

If you want more information about how to purchase these curtains, I am including a link here. These curtains were provided by Bali Blinds.

 

Fore more info about these curtains, click here. >>BALI BLINDS

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Comments

  1. Joyce @ Quilted Nest says

    March 1, 2015 at 06:35

    no doubt about it – fabric softens!!! A lovely room for sure.

    Reply
  2. Cathy Farmer says

    March 1, 2015 at 07:08

    Wow! I haven’t ever noticed the column detail in the corner until you added the curtains. This is beautifully executed.

    Reply
    • Anita says

      March 1, 2015 at 15:06

      Thank you Cathy! Yes I had to work around that column detail so that was why I waited on curtains in here. As you can see it did affect how I hung the curtain rods.

      Reply
  3. Ginny says

    March 1, 2015 at 07:20

    While the before pic shows a lovely and elegant room, to me the after pic looks “finished”. Beautiful indeed!

    Reply
  4. Penny @ The Comforts of Home says

    March 1, 2015 at 07:50

    Wow! What a difference. Those curtains are beautiful!

    Reply
  5. Jeannie says

    March 1, 2015 at 09:03

    The curtains look great, I’ve always been a fan of curtains, they really dress up a room. Jeannie

    Reply
  6. carol says

    March 1, 2015 at 09:25

    Did you hang a single panel of curtains on each window? They look very pretty.

    Reply
    • Anita says

      March 1, 2015 at 15:01

      Yes Carol, each window has one panel.

      Reply
      • Ellie says

        October 25, 2016 at 10:15

        Where are the curtains from? I just have to have them!

        Reply
        • Anita says

          October 25, 2016 at 16:45

          Ellie, I have a link in the bottom on the post. Click on it to get the info.

          Reply
  7. Cheryl @ Artzzle says

    March 1, 2015 at 09:57

    One of the easiest ways to freshen up a room! Lovely.

    Reply
  8. Mona Garner says

    March 1, 2015 at 10:04

    Hi Anita.
    Love the look of the Bali blinds and new drapes! I just got new windows and sliders in my home in Boca Raton. Did you once say the Bali blinds would work on sliders? I have four sets 7 ’11 1/2″ x 6′ 6 1/2″.
    Didn’t you have in previous photos a fan in your bedroom? Ceiling fans are a necessity in south FL! I want to replace my current ones. What would you suggest with french farmhouse decor!
    Love your site!
    Thanks,
    Mona

    Reply
    • Anita says

      March 1, 2015 at 15:01

      Mona, I think you could use these blinds on a sliding door. It would need to be mounted above them, and the shades would need to clear the handle. So I would measure how far the handle sticks out from the door and check the clearance of the blinds. I have a pretty plain vailla ORB ceiling fan. I would love chandelier, but that is completely impractical in Texas.

      Reply
  9. Toni says

    March 1, 2015 at 10:16

    I love this before and after. It is so powerful! I am intimidated by curtains.

    Reply
  10. Katzcradul says

    March 1, 2015 at 10:57

    This is a lovely room, both before and after to be sure. Just reading the title of this post, I thought for sure I’d love the photos of the room with the curtain more ‘after’ than ‘before’, but was surprised when I saw the pics. The curtain fabric is beautiful, and a great choice, however, my eye is now drawn to the harsh, black, horizontal lines of the curtain rods. Try as I might to focus on the beautiful bed and other furniture, the black rods takes my eye up and out of the room. While they mimic the lines of the headboard/footboard, they seem to take control of the space. The room now feels heavy, when before it had a much lighter and airy feel. I really like that you showed us these pictures. It’s a reminder that even small details have a great impact.

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    • Anita says

      March 1, 2015 at 14:58

      Katzcradul, well I am just not going to be able to make everyone happy. Another room was criticized because I used a pewter curtain rod. So I am going to say this is not the look for you.

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      • Katzcradul says

        March 1, 2015 at 15:45

        Everyone should do what they love and decorate only to suit themselves. Our individual tastes don’t matter one whit, except in our own homes. I was simply making an observation. I still very much like the room…and your blog. Keep up the great work.

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        • Anita says

          March 1, 2015 at 16:02

          Thank you Katzcradul. I appreciate your sweet comments! I love that we all have different tastes. How boring it would be if everyone’s home looked the same!

          Reply
  11. Pat says

    March 1, 2015 at 11:24

    Anita,
    Hm~m~m. . .I was just perusing several types of draperies
    for the upper level Ding / Living Room this morning, dear friend!!!
    Perfect timing on this post!!!
    I adore your choice within the Master Bedroom!!!
    Elegant, indeed!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

    Reply
  12. carol Jane says

    March 1, 2015 at 14:17

    Beautiful curtains. Makes a huge difference in the room. What is your wall color? Looks like a perfect gray to me.

    Reply
    • Anita says

      March 1, 2015 at 14:55

      It is SW agreeable gray. Thank you!!

      Reply
  13. Kim says

    March 1, 2015 at 14:58

    I love your bedroom. Your new curtains are beautiful and they do suit your room.

    Reply
  14. Pinky at Designs by Pinky says

    March 1, 2015 at 21:20

    Your room looks beautiful and I LOVE the curtains. We have been here for 2 1/2 years already and I still don’t have proper window treatments in our master. We put up inexpensive pull down blinds when we moved in for privacy and haven’t done anything yet. I am going right over to Bali to look around.

    Reply
  15. Nancy Brantley says

    March 1, 2015 at 22:31

    I love before and after photos because your bedroom is beautiful but I do like curtains in a room. It just seems to finish the room. Pretty curtains you chose. Looks great with your other décor.

    Reply
  16. Cindy says

    March 2, 2015 at 18:14

    Anita,
    The new drapes are beautiful, love them in the room!

    Reply
  17. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    March 2, 2015 at 20:29

    Your bedroom is just so beautiful with or without the drapes…but must say that the room is even more beautiful with the drapes adding so much texture, warmth, and of course beauty!….

    Reply
  18. gail says

    March 8, 2015 at 13:48

    I love the key print on the curtains, but I was also interested in the beige bedspread can you please tell me where you purchased it.

    Reply
    • Anita says

      March 8, 2015 at 17:09

      Gail, I made the bedspread.

      Reply
  19. Anita Carroll Belihar says

    March 8, 2015 at 23:10

    I love the neutral simplicity of your master bedroom–very calming, I’m sure after a long day! I’m weighing in on the curtain rods, too. I like them very much; they, along with the bed frame, give the room visual interest keeping the room from being too light and airy. I enjoy your articles and the comments submitted.

    Reply
  20. Kitty Collignon says

    September 10, 2016 at 07:50

    Anita, I love your ideas & especially the way you demonstrate the topic. Thanks for sharing your wondefful ideas.

    Reply
  21. Terry says

    September 10, 2016 at 14:58

    all of my curtains are a solid color to match the colors in my home. After seeing how beautiful your patterned curtains look in this room, I will definitely be switching some of mine out.

    Reply
  22. Barb hagy says

    September 17, 2016 at 13:45

    What a nice welcoming room

    Reply
  23. Leila says

    November 18, 2016 at 06:59

    Love the look of your bedroom. I have a question about the finish on the bench at the end of your bed. I have two benches I would like to refinish with a similar look. Is that a painted finish or white washed wood or something else?

    Reply
    • Anita says

      November 19, 2016 at 13:50

      I don’t think it is painted. I bought it like this, so I don’t know what they did to create the finish.

      Reply
  24. Gay says

    November 18, 2016 at 11:35

    This makes me want to buy and hang drapes NOW, but I am moving soon, so will have to wait. The look you’ve created here inspires me, and I will bookmark it for future reference. Thanks!

    Reply
  25. Ginny Leggio says

    December 1, 2016 at 09:45

    Anita… what brand and color did you use in your bedroom… it’s soft, neutral and elegant, but unintrusive… would love to see if it works in my room. Also… do you typically use a flat or pearl finish? Can’t tell by the pictures. Thank you

    Reply
    • Anita says

      December 1, 2016 at 22:09

      Ginny, that is SW agreeable gray in flat.

      Reply
  26. sprei bali says

    December 5, 2016 at 19:12

    I do believe all the ideas you’ve offered in your post.
    They’re very convincing and will certainly work. Nonetheless, the
    posts are very quick for novices. May you please extend them a bit from
    subsequent time? Thank you for the post.

    Reply
  27. Katie Frichter says

    June 28, 2017 at 18:16

    Where is that bed spread from?? I love it!

    Reply
    • Anita says

      June 30, 2017 at 08:50

      Katie, I made it.

      Reply
  28. Lori Charles says

    August 15, 2017 at 13:05

    Do you know what company manufactures the drapery fabric you used since it is no longer on Bali Blinds website as an option?

    Reply
    • Anita says

      August 18, 2017 at 08:51

      Oh no… That’s sad news Lori. I don’t.

      Reply

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