Browse Forums Window Furnishings 1 Sep 19, 2011 6:49 am I hope it's ok to post this here, I know there is a 'windows' section, but my Q is more about the look/design??
We're about to replace the old vertical blinds in our lounge room with curtains. There are two windows (full length). Each window would fit 3 curtains beautifully, but will that look odd?? I could always buy two pairs for each, but it a lot extra $ and would be excess coverage (but might look better in pairs??). Currently the verticals open to the middle, because the windows are sliding (and they slide to the middle) - so the actual open windows are on either side (make sense??!) My theory is then that when we were to open the curtains, we'd push them to the middle too (so they aren't blocking the openings/breeze) so it wouldn't matter if they weren't paired? Seems ok in theory, but I can't decide if it would just look too strange? Any opinions? Re: Curtains - do the have to be hung in pairs?? 3Sep 19, 2011 8:45 am Just came back to attach a photo (to hopefully help my poor explanation ) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ 4walls... the whole opening is about 3.2m wide. Hopefully you can see in the photos - there are two windows which slide open and meet in the middle (which gets hidden by the verticals). Re: Curtains - do the have to be hung in pairs?? Pic added 4Sep 19, 2011 9:27 am Personally I would have the curtains stacking on the wall either side of the window rather than blocking the view as per the photo so this option would need 4 drops as they would meet in the centre when closed. If you are worried about the curtains blowing in the breeze when the windows are open there are various types of tie-backs you can use, either same fabric or corded, then when the curtains are closed it's a simple matter of un-hooking one side of the tie-back and allowing it to fall behind the curtain. Hope this helps? Re: Curtains - do the have to be hung in pairs?? Pic added 5Sep 19, 2011 9:44 am I agree with HappyCamper_au - I always try to have curtains so they can be pushed back past the windows. That way you get the benefit of a nice view, and the breeze I can't see the picture for some reason but there are some good options for a large opening. You probably can't get a standard curtain rod to go that far (they normally only extend 3m). But you could consider a wall to wall style option, which you can get really cheaply from Ikea. They have some great cheap options for sheer curtains too if that's what you're looking for. Anna Ethos Interiors is a fresh and creative design firm, specialising in online interior design services for clients all over the world. http://www.ethosinteriors.com.au Re: Curtains - do the have to be hung in pairs?? Pic added 6Sep 19, 2011 10:03 am Hi, I am in a similar situation wherein I have 2 double hung windows 900mm wide and 1500mm high, with a 1600mm wall space between them. I am contemplating putting 1 cutain on each window, with the curtains opening away from each other. My motivation for this is that a 900mm wide window would be too small to use a pair of curtains. Is this a sane idea ? Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. Re: Curtains - do the have to be hung in pairs?? Pic added 7Sep 19, 2011 5:21 pm just to clarify the picture you posted shows what you described earlier as two windows, rather than 1 half of the two? - ie no wall actually seperates the 'two' windows If I have got that right, then curtains that pull back to each side of the window would give the best look - what your picture does not show is the space either side of the window to stack the curtains back when you open them, which may effect the style choosen. There are rods and track options available for the width of your window - which one is suitable will depends on the treatment desired. On quantity, you are better to choose a more budget friendly fabric to ensure you have the fullness, than a smaller quantity of expensive fabric producing skimpy curtains. Re: Curtains - do the have to be hung in pairs?? Pic added 8Sep 19, 2011 5:25 pm xanthrope - the windows are not too small for a pair of curtains to be put on each window. In addition, the layout is also suitable for one curtain on the outer sides of the windows, you just then also need to consider how you decorate the space inbetween the windows and the room as a whole. Re: Curtains - do the have to be hung in pairs?? Pic added 9Sep 20, 2011 7:10 am Sorry 4walls, my bad explaining The photo shows one set of windows (front wall). Then I have the exact same thing again on the side wall. Yep, there is room on either side to stack curtains. Hmm, everyone seems in agreeance - curtains in pairs to the side . We're wanting to get blockout curtains so am off to have a look around tomorrow to see what I can find, for hopefully not too much $ Thanks for the advice Sorry! I'm new to this forum and have made a mistake in my posting! I'm looking for a structural solution to a stand alone wooden pickets fence with no structural rail… 1 3287 have you used any of the motorised curtain systems available from Ebay? Which one and how is it? 0 2428 6 11528 |