One of my favorite looks for windows is layering a woven or bamboo shade under curtains. But, I sometimes forget how much I like the look of using a bigger, bold pattern on a roman shade and layering it with curtains in a smaller print or a solid:
This is the reverse of how I usually approach windows, but I think it’s a good look. What do you think?
A few fun fabrics that could make really pretty roman shades:
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And, a few more ideas—in case you’re up for a DIY project or have existing shades that could use a little love. In my latest article for Better Homes & Gardens, I’m sharing some easy do-it-yourself ideas for embellishing and making roman shades:
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How do you decide whether to hang your blinds above and over your trim work or within it? I’ve seen you do it both ways (above and over being like in your girls room recently) and am curious as to how you decide.
It just depends on the look I’m going for. I knew I wanted more height in the girls’ rooms, but in the kitchen, for example, there were some windows that the trim butted up to the corner, making it impossible to mount outside the frame.
We used Neo Toile on upholstered valances in a bathroom makeover a few months ago and love it but I am smitten with the Charlotte Moss blue and white. I’m keeping that one for future use!
Any idea where the daybed cover came from?
I just made a pair of roman shades for a customer with the Best in Show fabric in the turquoise colorway. They are adorable. I hope to get pictures of the project soon and will email you one. I love all your other choices too!
I love this idea! I need to replace the shades in my dining room because I still have the old cheap ones up that the previous owners left behind. I have white walls and white floor-length curtains in there, so a little bit of pattern would be perfect!
Gees, I really, really like that first photo!!! Great job!! franki
I’m trying to locate the white curtain with black panel from you lively White room with black curtains Pinterest