Window Coverings

We went back and forth for the first couple months on how to cover the windows in this house. We really wanted something simple and MCM looking, but we don't like the look of the heavy wool curtains that you often see in 50's style houses. The kids bedrooms were most important because they needed some darkness during they day (mostly for Mason) and some way to keep the monsters out (for Syd). So we found these pull down shades at Lowes (by Levelor) in white. They are light filtering and seem pretty durable. Syd has two in her room and Mason has one in his.



My next project was the kitchen/breakfast knook windows. They are in the front of the house and I felt like they needed something. So I decided to try and make curtains. I got this cool fabric at Crate and Barrel Outlet in Cabazon. I used Stitch Witchery to make these "no-sew" curtains. I still have to hem the sides but I just recently got orange thread. I have only made this set for the knook window. I feel like they have to much of a country look to them. I love the fabric, but I just feel like maybe shades would be a better match for our style. Tim, however, thinks they look really great open, especially from the outside. He likes how they match the orangish brown shade of our front door. I am still not sold. I found a shade at Lowes that is the same brand and style as our white ones, but it is a woven brown and black. I think it would look really nice in those windows. We will see who wins this battle...


A pic of the curtain from the outside to come soon...