Roman Blinds: recess or face? ... With or without curtain?
Karina S
5 years ago
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Comments (14)A couple of things from me. Firstly, the cornice painted a yellow makes the ceilings feel lower than necessary, paint them out white or as per tour ceiling rather than accentuate the highest perimeter moulding, you don't want yo draw attention to the highest detail not being high! Secondly, to make the room feel fully addressed the window has to be looked at in context of your room. The house style is important, but more so the room space and light. As you have a verandah you probably have in direct sunlight, but the room is not large, so i would try to make the window feel part of the bigger picture rather than contrast with it. Which is what the red does, effectively looks like a red rectangle dominating a small wall. Do the opposite, taking colour cues from the room will make it feel unified, therefore bigger. The caramel carpet, for me is where I would draw upwards from. I suggest a rattan roman blind, the texture and stiffness will resolve that terrible sag, let in diffused light and provide a natural element needed in country style schemes. It allows the scenery to stand out, and colour is easily built upon it. If you need further blackout, you can install a uv cheap roller blind within the window frame, which would be hidden from view by the roman blind, so it can remain up most times and the roman can frame the beautiful view, allow light and then use the roller as your night privacy blackout blind. Most Romans look best as a frame treatment, they dress the window better than they function on them. Shutters would also be stunning with their play and filtering of light, but costly. And just a tip, your bed would feel far more luxurious in that space if it were not heavy in colour, the metal and timber, both which are not genuine as in fake cast iron and artificially stained orange pine date your space, that is not a dig, just an observation. You could do an upholstered bedhead for a luxurious look that a linen would tie in with the soft furnishings, you can address colour in many ways, but the blinds, carpet and bedhead should be neutral unless you can afford to upgrade often?.. A layering of texture and tones rather than colour is far softer in a country space, that's why it's done often, creamy whites on a caramel carpet will really brighten and freshen that space, , timber lamp bases, fabric shades, plush pillows and personality pieces, you'll have a space you can't wait to get to. I hope this was helpful!...See MoreCurtains or blinds?
Comments (57)I am a big fan for plantation shutters you will be excited you did! You will make your money back & ease of re sale as people want them .Otherwise... If not With your kitchen get a professional in and get a tint on your window you can see out but they cannot see in until night then a simple blind will suffice. Lounge rm attach to ceiling!!.. to floor sheer curtains with a good colour curtain behind going the whole width of the wall.. bedroom a Roman blind... take advantage of your floor boards and do it properly the first time and save money!...See MoreBlinds? Curtains?
Comments (27)Hi Katie, I have stacking sliding doors like you and we have hung Roman blinds. I am very happy with them, we have hung above doors. I have never had an issue with them and they definitely keep the cold out in winter. We have 3 blinds, one for each door. It is very handy to have one up and two down, if it is extremely sunny etc. I think they look softer than holland blinds. Mine are a plain fabric. All the best with choosing. I...See MoreSheers or roller blinds?
Comments (16)Hi Relly72, It looks like you have lovely panoramic view. I would suggest installing the blinds. Make sure they have a transparency (i.e.- not black-out). They will filter the intense light in the summer. (I'm not sure where you're located but if you're in Australia, a northern sun can be very strong at noon and you will want to have some control over the intensity of the sun/heat and to protect the furniture and flooring.) I would also suggest putting the system on your wifi network, then it can be adjusted while you're out of the house to minimise air-condition use/costs or the need to ventilate the minute you enter the house. Curtains can easily be added at a later date if you want to soften the feel of the space....See MoreStyle Precinct Interior Design & Decoration
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