Curtains, Shades, Blinds & Shutters- Interior Designer Gives Advice!

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Curtains, Shades, Blinds & Shutters- Interior Designer Gives Advice!

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@SheHoldsDearly Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your help on the living room drapes! There is a lot that goes into choosing window treatments and many people just skip them. Hopefully, this little interior design lesson will help simplify the shopping process and you, too, will get to enjoy beautiful windows that give that "moved in" feel. P.S. Tell me what you would do with my tall bookcase.

@alwaysinblue Жыл бұрын

Yay! You chose the beautiful plaid for drapes. I have never been able to decorate a room before, but watching you, I'm learning. I can landscape very well, but indoors design? Not until you . The bookcase? I'd step outside the usual and paint it a darker shade of the green of the velvet couch, but that's just me. I'm anxious to see what you choose, and why.

@SheHoldsDearly Жыл бұрын

Aww, that is the best compliment! Thank you so much!

@meganblasco2 Жыл бұрын

Painting the bookcase the wall color would be a savy way to give a richer and built in look.

@Annie-ni1fv Жыл бұрын

Yes paint it

@catherinecorn2371 Жыл бұрын

My mom always said that curtains are things like lace, and cotton, and tend to be on the thinner side and suitable for kitchens and bedrooms or as a sheer liner behind drapes. While drapes are lined and heavy and more suitable for living rooms and offices and you would layer them over the sheer curtains. We had gold drapes in the living room that hung on a pully system that you could pull a string to open and close. No need for blinds or shades. The kitchen and bedrooms had cotton curtains in various colors depending on the season and the decor. Back in the day, pre 90's, homemakers would often have curtains for each season for each room... The drapes remained the same year round.

@mariafusco7899 Жыл бұрын

I am not surprised you went with the rich brown drape. It looks very professional, very high end. The room looks so beautiful, Sarah!

@roxannegreenway9567 Жыл бұрын

I love your choice of draperies. As far as your book shelf, it would be lovely painted with the same color as your trim and be repositioned flushed with the wall instead of at an angle. Then that space will look like a built in and more curated. Beautiful room.

@tinamcivor2996 Жыл бұрын

Yes I feel the same about that shelf. I think a floor to ceiling, simple, built-in shelf painted to match and filled with books would elevate the corner.

@tinamcivor2996 Жыл бұрын

Lovely choice. Instead of the clip rings, I would suggest to line them, add pleater tape, insert curtain hooks and hang on the rings. The clips seem to casual to me.

@robindozier6529 Жыл бұрын

I love the room transformation. The curtains are beautiful. I think I'd paint the bookcase the same as the trim and walls.

@JLee-pc2vc Жыл бұрын

I vote for painting the bookcase semi-gloss Slate Tile. The curtains are perfect. The gilt coffee table looked so pretty sparkling in the background for this video.

@roxanevogel7203 Жыл бұрын

The room is coming along beautifully. I would definitely paint the bookcase the same color as the walls.

@karonnichols4558 Жыл бұрын

Wow!! The rods took the curtains to another level. Excellent choice. I would paint the shelf the same as trim and put it flat to the wall. Also fill it with only books...vintage of course!

@terrizimmerman5297 Жыл бұрын

Your drapery choice has given the room a greater dark academia vibe with masculine lines. Nice touch.

@barbarathomas2471 Жыл бұрын

Slate paint for the bookcases. The room is lovely especially with the attention to detail that you always provide.

@cathleenvance4441 10 ай бұрын

Ohhhhh , I was hoping you chose the brown. Absolutely stunning. Those window treatments make all the difference in the world and those are the ones I chose. They lift this room to a new level. I really love what you've done with the design and color scheme.

@janetsmith1650 Жыл бұрын

The brown is perfect. You're right, it looks rich, bravo!

@trudysenglishvictorianhome3244 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE the choice you made with your Curtains!! They add such warmth and are TOTALLY English Cottage vibe!!! 💖💖💖💖

@jodic7760 Жыл бұрын

Sarah, I was hoping you would choose the dark brown curtains! The blue, green and brown look so good together. I can’t wait to see your living room finished.

@katiasexton9225 Жыл бұрын

I loved the curtains already up, not my favorite, but they look great great great! throughout the room. Thank you for passing on your knowledge to us. I love watching all your videos over and over., because I learn so much from them. You area a very warm person and transmit peace

@cherylbrowning4588 Жыл бұрын

Bookcase color, my choice wall color. Blends into the wall, items on shelves stand out.

@KousaberryCottage Жыл бұрын

I was so happy to see you went with the brown curtains for balance, and boy do they look absolutely beautiful in your room! As for the bookcase, I would choose cream or white to give the eye a resting place and it would look nice with the white/cream lamp behind the sofa, but I have a feeling you may choose the wall color to make it look built in. No matter what you go with, I know you will make it look beautiful.

@user-pn3ml8xr1e Жыл бұрын

The brown tattersall check draperies are beautiful. If you decide to take them down, line and maybe interline them, and add pinch pleats instead of flat panels, I think you will find that they really look elegant. The fabric you used is not inexpensive, and warrants a more formal finish. Pinch pleats with 2 folds instead of 3 might work better for heavy fabric. The draperies look great either way.

@angelaweathersbee1334 Жыл бұрын

So good to see the brown curtains. Excellent choice!

@user-ix1sf9wm8k Жыл бұрын

I just love listening to your expertise. You show us many choice for us to think about. Shara, I am always looking back on your past videos. Your personality is so sweet and I love it when you talk to your cute dog.

@karenwilliams5468 Жыл бұрын

Love your room Sarah and your coffee table you repurposed. The slate paint is beautiful and the bookcase would look lovely in that corner painted the same. Loved your video tutorial on window treatments. I have 3 traverse rods professionally hung years ago sitting room, family room, master bedroom. I have changed out curtains since original and still love the traverse rod with the draperies/curtains 😊. Now it seems hard to find curtains long enough since they go up to the ceiling. I also have the half moon window in the bedroom only. The ceilings are vaulted so its hard to take the traverse rod to the top's edge over the half moon window, we did use a linen fan inside the window that matched the solid curtain.🤷‍♀️ I'm on the hunt for curtains even now. So appreciate your video today, thank you. Im getting your alerts no problem, fyi. I did rehit the bell and selected "all" and it has been working ok so far when you mentioned it awhile back. Take it easy😊

@rebeccacollier304 Жыл бұрын

Love what you have done so far with your remake. My vote is slate for the bookcase.

@deniseborchardt4491 Жыл бұрын

I picked the brown for the drapes. They look great, especially with the gold finials and curtain rings. For the bookcase, my suggestions are stripping it and staining it, painted taupe like the rug and upholstery on the chairs, or a mossy green. I feel there is a lot of the wall color already and the eye needs a contrast.

@terrysmith5574 Жыл бұрын

Sarah I knew the brown plaid would look great we have great taste lol

@libbyhinson4676 Жыл бұрын

Your drapes are gorgeous and the room looks more elevated ❤

@shirleyprescott1528 Жыл бұрын

I would also add the blinds in a wood tone, or a matchstick blind to cover the starkness of the white windows. Then you dont have to pull the curtains shut ,,, just adjust the slats.

@erinlee7216 Жыл бұрын

There was one clear choice! You nailed it!❤

@ninajohnson6578 Жыл бұрын

Oooh! Slate paint on bookcase❤

@Tanja1936 Жыл бұрын

This room is just absolutely stunning!!

@21stcenturybutterfly19 Жыл бұрын

Love the brown plaid drape! I think the boolcase would be brilliant in the wall color. Maybe in the higher gloss finish? The room is 👩‍🍳💋

@maryannsosa3032 Жыл бұрын

Love the way curtains look with your couch. I'd do cream color for your bookcase. Love the cream next to curtains and makes it more functional if you decide to move to another room. I think you are going to choose the slate color to make it look built in. Can't wait to see what you do.

@jennifergeorge5088 Жыл бұрын

Paint it to match the walls! Love your channel!

@vikkiweigel2504 Жыл бұрын

Looking fab! Paint the bookcase with the slate trim color...100%

@inglishhomeandgarden8386 Жыл бұрын

Curtains and rods look great! With this rich colour scheme, the or er shelf looks slightly misplaced. Yes, paint it like the trim. (But as your home is moving towards classic elegance, a real antique corner cupboard would look even better.)

@freedomofreligion3248 Жыл бұрын

Would not have selected the brown windowpane fabric, yet, it looked marvelous in your lovely room. 😊

@melaniehancock5652 Жыл бұрын

Those look amazing. Were my choice too!

@lauracochran9570 Жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah!! This room is gorgeous!! I love all of the details and those chocolate curtains!! I think I would vote to paint the bookcase the same as the walls and trim.. so pretty!! Love!!

@whatlolawants2167 Жыл бұрын

Paint it blue. I love the way the room is turning out! It's so welcoming and inviting. I also think it's very comfortable while being finely designed. I must also mention green and blue are my favorite colors and I love your taste!

@pamilagrimes1588 Жыл бұрын

Love the chocolate curtains…paint the bookcase.

@leannglasman7147 Жыл бұрын

I would paint the bookcase slate. It feeds my dramatic soul. 🌫🌫🌫❤

@SarahsOctoberHome Жыл бұрын

I love the drapes you choose.🫶🏻

@StelmaDesigns Жыл бұрын

I think the chocolate draperies are wonderful and so rich. I just so happen to be trying to source old fashioned roller shades to replace my old and ratty, old fashioned roller shades. It used to be you just ordered them at the local Blind Alley or what have you. They are no where to be seen without the ugly top valance, when I need just a plain roll. Ugh! It's all in the details isn't it? Your living room is really coming together and so beautiful! I think your book case would look nice painted to match your trim and to look like a built in. Julia

@jenniferkessener1111 Жыл бұрын

Looking lovely. I think the darker slate to match the trim.

@1234dvarela Жыл бұрын

Beautifully done! So much fun to watch your work. Buying new velvet pillows….today 😊

@jlsnively5 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful and thank you for the help! I like the bookshelf as is!

@catherineaussie7121 Жыл бұрын

The curtains are beautiful. I would paint the bookcase the same colour as the walls. My notification bell works now but for years it said the channel was for children. The room has turned out gorgeous x

@karenlund4342 Жыл бұрын

Love your advice on curtains. Your choise is very beautiful, love the brown color. I would remowe the bookcase and instead but a plant stand and some kind of light. Love the music and the way you explain your thought proces. Hei from DK

@phyllisshand6183 Жыл бұрын

I thought you would choose the darker drape and I really like the thought process behind your choice. I believe it makes such sense to balance the room - great choice. I would tape or bring the pleats together in some way to coax them into position for a short period of time. I wouldn’t keep the colour of the bookcase. I would use the colour you mentioned or a dark colour mimicking the dark colour of the furniture on the other side of your room. I enjoyed the longer video. I always learn something from you that I can put into practice. Thank you. Looking forward to your lighting video. I hate ‘boob lights’. I have replaced most but I want a ceiling light in my entryway. My dilemma - eight foot ceilings and six foot tall family members.

@sherithueson7543 Жыл бұрын

So beautiful!

@alisonsmith7162 Жыл бұрын

Love from Australia Sarah! I'd leave the bookshelf, it balances the piano as is.

@cameliafranco4497 Жыл бұрын

Very lovely!!❤

@kristiemcpherson4375 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love all that you do thank you for sharing ❤

@teresadeforge2911 Жыл бұрын

Gorgous!!! Curtains look so good. Thinking the bookshelf would look good painted the same color as the walls. What a transformation!

@caseybrinkerhoff9998 Жыл бұрын

Yay!! I love the chocolate brown drapes! And I'm so glad you will be utilizing the boxed print in the kitchen!! I definitely think you should paint the bookcase to match the trim and resemble a built-in. I love love love the way your room is changing. So inspiring.

@kathleenjamieson7550 Жыл бұрын

Love Decorators Best!

@desanders12 Жыл бұрын

The brown fabric is gorgeous. You did a great job!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

@katherineleboeuf722 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your choice,perfect balance. Love all your designs and advice, thank you for that 🌹

@claudinerochon6585 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful living room. Paint the same colour as wall for built in look. I was able to fix my notification with your instructions, I now get notified of your videos. Love, love your content.

@pamrodman4444 Жыл бұрын

I so love this room. I love the curtain rod and finials and rings. I think I am going to paint my the gold as well !!! Thank you so much for making good design available for everyone!!!!!❤

@stephanieschultz6304 Жыл бұрын

I love your choice and the transformation of the room. I would paint the bookcase the same as the walls to give it the built in look. Thank you so much for sharing your home. ❤❤❤

@lauriealmaeena8713 9 ай бұрын

Stunning ! ❤

@annaa.7554 Жыл бұрын

Maybe the camera doesn't pick up what it looks like in person, but the rod placement doesn't look high enough and the width of the panels look too narrow, even if you never intend on closing them. I'm surprised you didn't line them; a dark drapery will fade with the sun. The fabric is really nice, it has an old-world charm to it.

@SheHoldsDearly Жыл бұрын

You are right on all accounts, I may make those changes later, as time and money allow.

@johnnacrist8715 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful❣️ The chocolate brown curtains balance out the room! In my humble opinion, I would paint the bookshelves cream .

@cynthiafisher9907 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you went with the brown windowpane check for the curtains, they add such a warm touch to an already cozy room. I think I was wrong about the gilded table, it looks great! As for the bookcase, I think it needs to be darker, so it fades a bit into the background. When I think of dark academia, I think of English rooms with many dark elements that takes a while to notice all the details when you enter, so I think it would be better fading into the background a bit more.

@michellem434 Жыл бұрын

I love love the way the new drapes look. I would paint the bookcase the same color. I love the idea of it looking like a built in,

@Stephanie-lg1cm Жыл бұрын

The brown curtains are very pretty but I still prefer your previous ones.

@karencampbell9770 Жыл бұрын

Yay! That was my choice. Love the green sofa! Can’t wait for more. Oh, paint the bookshelf the color of the walls. (Just my opinion)

@k.crosbie261 Жыл бұрын

That was very informative. I was not sold on the brown drapes but once you put up they looked fantastic. I see you have some changes in the living room so anxious to see he next tour

@kimm1169 Жыл бұрын

Love the curtains!! Great choice!! My bedroom is where I’m having issues with curtains or blinds! It’s a huge bay window! Uggg!

@greenfaerie2039 Жыл бұрын

I am loving all this new moodiness !!! Airy or moody, everything you so do has such interest and character. OT please tell us where you found that great jacket

@SheHoldsDearly Жыл бұрын

The jacket is Ann Taylor, thanks for asking!❤

@liddyphillips8423 Жыл бұрын

Sarah, I love the way your room is looking. I agree with a lot of the comments, paint the bookcase the same colour as the wall and don't put it at an angle. The only thing I'm not crazy about is the painted middle of the piano. I would prefer to see it all the one colour.

@maeb7723 Жыл бұрын

Love everything you've done. Looks beautiful. I would paint the bookshelf the same color as the walls/trim!

@susieminer7156 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful choice. Thank you for attention to detail.

@rebeccamasters3943 Жыл бұрын

Really helpful video!

@dianevessels2632 Жыл бұрын

You need to turn your center sofa cushion around to match the other two.

@patriciacinea3097 Жыл бұрын

The bookshelf painted slate would only look built in if it was a corner piece. If its a keeper then perhaps paint the outside cream and inside slate or vis versa.

@ginnyevans1035 Жыл бұрын

I think I voted for the curtains you took down. Thanks for not listening to me, lol. The brown is gorgeous and has me second guessing what to do in my bedroom.

@melindaferreira9879 Жыл бұрын

It really is gorgeous.

@jeanieturner5183 Жыл бұрын

I love your the drapes. I would paint the self to look like a building.

@dugchris2009 Жыл бұрын

I would paint the bookcase to make it look like a built in. I like the curtains, but since they are not lined I would worry that they might fade.

@shirleyprescott1528 Жыл бұрын

The white book shelf sticks out too drastic for that gorgeous, dark, voluptuous room! Paint it the same color of the walls! Just my opinion. I love the grown window treatments. Just warm and cozy!

@kristyrowe9221 Жыл бұрын

Cream bookcase

@peggycaskey3771 Жыл бұрын

Paint cabinet trim color!

@patriciareeps3389 Жыл бұрын

I would paint the bookshelves the same as the walls

@SaraMaurnoRealtor Жыл бұрын

Lovely room. The moodiness is timeless. I am confused about the white windows. Thought you painted them and added vinyl to cover the white.

@SheHoldsDearly Жыл бұрын

I’m not finished with them, I did do the window seat ones, though, you are right about that.

@UpstateGrammy Жыл бұрын

I would like to see the bookcase painted in your wall color, but do you need a light color to balance the light of the piano?

@onepartwild Жыл бұрын

I'm not having any issues with notifications for your content. Seems to be working as it should. Now that that's out of the way... I like the brown curtains in this room, even though I originally chose the block print curtains. The lighter curtains are just more my style for summer. The brown gives me an autumn vibe, which I like, just not yet. The room is looking very nice though.

@2atthemill190 Жыл бұрын

Curtains are shirred onto a rod. Draperies are pinch pleated and open and close on a traverse rod. I was the head of a department store (which is now Macy's) drapery department.

@SheHoldsDearly Жыл бұрын

Oh good to know!! So what would you call mine? Curtains?

@kamalalove6083 Жыл бұрын

Oh how I’d love to puddle my drapes, but oh how my big dog would love to sleep on them!

@flowergirl9794 Жыл бұрын

The brown drapes look lovely the rooms reminding me of a Ralph Lauren. I've been working a lot and haven't seen your videos in a while, I do remember you saying a while ago that you feel led to wear dresses and now I see that you're wearing pants which of course I have no problem with I was just curious if you wouldn't mind mentioning since you did mention that you felt led to wear dresses why you're not feeling that way anymore.

@SheHoldsDearly Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure exactly what you heard, I do LOVE dresses and femininity. But, I’m not against pants. I wouldn’t say I feel led to wear dresses, I would say I feel led to dress modestly and beautifully, though. Quality has also become very important to me in my 40’s. I don’t wear t-shirts or blue jeans anymore because of this.❤

@flowergirl9794 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for responding.

@suzieq2493 Жыл бұрын

I would paint the bookcase. It looks too country now

@gemmapetersen4027 11 ай бұрын

Where did you get the block print curtains? They are so beautiful!😍

@SheHoldsDearly 9 ай бұрын

I made them with fabric from Decorative Fabric Direct : www.decorativefabricsdirect.com/Lacefield-Designs-PONCE-DRIFTWOOD-Fabric-p/6760113.htm

@knotyourgrannysquare2865 Жыл бұрын

Is the bookcase wood? Could you strip it and take it back to the wood?

@christykulwicki4323 Жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah. You might want to consider lining the drapes. Is there a reason why you didn’t?

@SheHoldsDearly Жыл бұрын

I still may, but I like how causal is makes them look. I don’t want everything to feel formal. That’s why I decided not ti do punch pleats. They are just a design touch, we won’t really be using them for closing.

@christykulwicki4323 Жыл бұрын

@@SheHoldsDearly thanks, thought it might of been to make them feel light and airy.

@lindahedrick6442 Жыл бұрын

Bookcase same as walls

@tinafehr8394 Жыл бұрын

Just curious is your middle cushion on your sofa put on backwards or why is it dark on the bottom half? Next to your sweet kitty. 😁

@SheHoldsDearly Жыл бұрын

Someone else mentioned this, I’m not sure why.😂 Maybe that’s what I get for buying off Facebook Marketplace!

@TonyaD_ Жыл бұрын

I love the drapes, what color did you paint the living room.

@SheHoldsDearly Жыл бұрын

It is called Slate Tile by Sherwin- Williams

@karenwhite9634 Жыл бұрын

Why don’t you put drapes on your end windows?

@SheHoldsDearly Жыл бұрын

I think for now, I like the extra light they provide.

@Nina-ev4xl Жыл бұрын

If you are not going to get rid of the bookcase I would paint it the color of the trim. I feel like it’s so pretty but doesn’t belong in the room as is.