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7 CURTAIN MISTAKES that can make your home look AWFUL 

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Making mistakes hanging curtains can make your home look cheap. In this video, I'll share seven of the most common curtain mistakes and how to avoid them. ❤ Subscribe to my channel for more DIYs: ru-vid.com?sub_co...
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00:00 Intro
00:52 Curtain mistake no. 1
02:33 Curtain mistake no. 2
04:12 Curtain mistake no. 3
05:41 Curtain mistake no. 4
07:19 Curtain mistake no. 5
10:00 Curtain mistake no. 6
11:45 Curtain mistake no. 7
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Making mistakes with your curtains can make your home look cheap. But don't worry, because in this video I'll show you seven common curtain mistakes that you need to avoid. So whether you're looking to add some elegance to your home or want to make sure it doesn't look like a tired dorm room, watch this video and learn from some mistakes!
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@thediymommy
@thediymommy Год назад
*NEW video* on some bedroom decorating mistakes you might be making and how to fix them: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HUrJLaZzMRg.html
@jannett4333
@jannett4333 Год назад
people can't make mistakes with their own style tired of ones like you just stop just say you have your own way doing things im not gonna like way one does there curtains.. s say your choice stop it's your opinion
@berthajacob5682
@berthajacob5682 Год назад
Good
@FoodNerds
@FoodNerds Год назад
I like both analogous and complementary colored curtains or drapes. I have purple curtains in my bedroom right now I have red curtains in my living room that match the warm colors such as chocolate, orange and dark purple in my living room. But during the autumn, I change them to a bright orange. In my other bedroom, I have bright pink curtains. All of my curtains are black out curtains. I am planning to put lease in front of the curtains as is tradition in Germany. I live in the US but I’m a German descent and I like that tradition. It helps me be a little bit connected to my ancestral culture.
@paigewonn6673
@paigewonn6673 Год назад
@@FoodNerds When you doing you, it makes you happy. Keep making yourself happy! :D When I lived in Germany for many years, I always admired the lace curtains they used for windows. I bought many of them long and short! :) back to the US with me.
@joygoncalves4917
@joygoncalves4917 Год назад
I personally agree with your ideas. With the exception of puddling. To me it looks sloppy and is a dirt catcher.
@maungl
@maungl Год назад
Why not once in a while show a home that "most" people have? Not everyone lives in a vaulted ceiling macmansion. What about a 1970's standard 3-bedroom ranch?
@poorthing
@poorthing Год назад
Thank you.. From the millions of 3bed/ ranch homeowners
@thediymommy
@thediymommy Год назад
I'm using licensed stock photos for copyright reasons, so my options are a bit limited!
@gusmonster59
@gusmonster59 Год назад
And rooms that not all white and beige. Just ew. People who live real lives with kids and pets do not have all white rooms.
@debibarrington4697
@debibarrington4697 Год назад
@@gusmonster59 this is why she says " in my opinion"
@spiritmatter1553
@spiritmatter1553 Год назад
@@gusmonster59 My living room is pinkish orange, a Martha Stewart color called “geranium." Love it!
@rikkitikkitavi997
@rikkitikkitavi997 Год назад
I enjoyed all your tips. Here are some of my thoughts. I used to make drapes professionally. My preferred length is about 1/2” to 1” off the floor. They hang better. They don’t get dirty from floor dust. Plus, over time they settle and stretch a little. I despise puddling drapes. They never hang the same from one panel to the next. Always fussy. Finally, you should not walk into a room and the first thing you notice are the window treatments. They should showcase the windows and view beyond and blend with the walls.
@judythompson8227
@judythompson8227 Год назад
if the first thing you notice is the drapes, or the couch, or the rug, that tells me those things are possibly too strong for the room you're in. A room should blend together, not showcase one item. It's like meeting a nice, well-appointed lady but all you can recall is the mass of bracelets or rings she's wearing...
@rikkitikkitavi997
@rikkitikkitavi997 Год назад
@@judythompson8227 Or her eyelashes. 🤩
@estherm664
@estherm664 Год назад
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@paulettemorgan6343
@paulettemorgan6343 Год назад
@@judythompson8227 ,
@madelinejordan6377
@madelinejordan6377 Год назад
Rikki and Judy I totally agree with both of your comments. I was a decorator for Sears in the mid to late 80's and you're stating standards that are still strong in their proper setting. At about the 4:00 minute time point the room pictures were as extreme polar opposites as you can get. One pic showing what's too low, then the second, what's just right. That classic traditional style room and the choice of rod and drapery, at that height over the window was just fine... for that room.🤷🏾‍♀️ It was NOT too low. Then the modern straight line clean cut look is shown with drapery up to the ceiling... excellent... for that room. That was a quick glance for me but I believe the placement of the drapery in both of those rooms were just fine. Anyway, I'm just sayin'. Be your own trend setter. Who knows what you like... better than you? And I enjoyed all the tip too.😊
@thehappysheep2023
@thehappysheep2023 Год назад
I have never been a fan of this look where the curtains pool at the floor. They never struck me as being romantic but rather just plain ole messy.
@lucindamartinez1740
@lucindamartinez1740 Месяц назад
Right. Why make it easy for mice n bugs to use your curtains.or get them dirty? They look better a few inches off the floor.
@messrsandersonco5985
@messrsandersonco5985 День назад
Perhaps not a couple of inches, but 3/4". Curtains which touch the floor collect dust like crazy and if you have white, it goes grey!
@dnaroehr
@dnaroehr Год назад
No curtains pooling or grazing the floor! I was cleaning my floors, I picked up my curtains from the floor and a giant spider was in it, it hit me in the face!!! I almost had a heart attack, no no never again! It took me hours to calm down!
@Little-Sparrow
@Little-Sparrow Год назад
I would need therapy for the longest time if that ever happened to me! 🕷😱
@victoriaferris5410
@victoriaferris5410 4 месяца назад
Awe, you poor thing. Spiders scare the bejeezus out of me so I completely understand!
@mariebayona3146
@mariebayona3146 Год назад
Great tips! I follow them all, but you forgot one: A lot of people have small windows that aren’t very wide. A common mistake is not hanging the curtains far out enough. Mounting the curtains much wider than the windows will make the window look larger. Thank you for your great videos! I really look forward to them. ❤️
@teddymenhem4416
@teddymenhem4416 Год назад
Spot on
@brighteyes6585
@brighteyes6585 Год назад
oh yeah, those garage-type windows especially! little rectangles that they are... I bet there's a way to make those look a lot better.
@politelady123
@politelady123 Год назад
Yes! My home was built in 1921, so I have small windows. How wide would you suggest I mount the rod? That is what you're referring to, right?!
@chrisklest1238
@chrisklest1238 7 месяцев назад
How far away from the window or wall do you recommend the curtain rod to be mounted?
@gaillamont9134
@gaillamont9134 Год назад
Remember one thing , your drapery from the exterior of your home should look as nice as the interior . So when you choose coloured drapery you should line with a neutral or pick a neutral blind or neutral shutters . There is nothing that’s looks so unprofessional as pink in one window and orange in another etc . A retired drapery professional .
@WhitMcMo
@WhitMcMo Год назад
I actually love looking at my curtains backlit from the light inside. The floral looks awesome with my 1950s cottage.
@madelinejordan6377
@madelinejordan6377 Год назад
Amen Gail!😁🤗 ...and I'm so glad to see you say drapery which is the correct name for these window treatments, NOT drapes. They are "draperies" OR it's a drapery. Your "professional" shows.😊
@maggienbob1304
@maggienbob1304 Год назад
Nice tip! Thank you. I wouldn't have thought about what my curtains looked Iike from the outside of my house. That's such a good point. Yep, black & white plaid curtains on one window & orange floral curtains on another inside a house painted a blue & grey exterior, wouldn't be so appealing from the outside 😉.
@marklittler784
@marklittler784 Год назад
Curtains dampen noise in a room the thicker the better.
@butterbeanqueen8148
@butterbeanqueen8148 Год назад
I’ve been involved with development of multi family housing. It’s always been a requirement that the exterior window coverings are neutral. Colored exteriors showing just looks awful. You can do whatever on the inside. Sheers work to keep the outside looking cohesive but the need to be full enough.
@ferretygoodness6
@ferretygoodness6 Год назад
I personally get creeped out at the idea of my curtains touching the floor so grazing and pooling are a no go for me. I like a healthy 1-2 in from the floor. That way I know if there is a spill or something, nothing is going to touch the curtains
@robiny1823
@robiny1823 Год назад
The "pooled" effect always looks messy to me, and it seems more suitable for a showroom than an actual living space, especially if one has pets!
@ferretygoodness6
@ferretygoodness6 Год назад
@@robiny1823 I can totally picture pets curling up in the extra fabric, even if there’s only a little bit of it.
@robiny1823
@robiny1823 Год назад
@@ferretygoodness6 Oh, wouldn't THAT just be fun? LOL
@camillac1097
@camillac1097 Год назад
Yup, my drapes got ruined when my dog peed right there...I had to wash them and the fabric shrunk. 😭
@Cookmomx3
@Cookmomx3 Год назад
I personally don't like it either... it looks cluttered to me and will get dirty faster. I like mine right at the baseboards or just below the window pane depending where it is in your home. And why waste the money if you don't need that long. Those get very very pricey
@vaderladyl
@vaderladyl Год назад
There is a reason why they sell short curtains that fall down to the windowsill, called apron/windowsill curtains. That is actually a style on its own, and second, those are used when you have to put furniture against a wall like a desk, for example, but the curtains would be in the way if they were longer.
@esat189
@esat189 Год назад
And.... cafe curtains
@vaderladyl
@vaderladyl Год назад
@@esat189 Yes and those too. Thanks for mentioning them.
@thediymommy
@thediymommy Год назад
I prefer blinds or shades when there's furniture in front of a window, but if you love shorter curtains then you should use them! 😊
@monicacharles6723
@monicacharles6723 Год назад
And long curtains cover the radiators which sit under windows. So no heat can get into the room
@Little-Sparrow
@Little-Sparrow Год назад
@@monicacharles6723 definitely! Iong curtains scrunched behind a radiator look hideous.
@gilliansl
@gilliansl Год назад
From someone who worked for years in a high end drapery dept. 1) Drapes should always be 2-3 times the width of the window, except in the case of pinch-pleat drapes which are naturally fuller. You should allow for 12 inches on either side of the window for "stack back" to the entire window is on display when the drapes are open. You should NEVER tie your drapes in a knot in the middle as it simply looks "trashy" or childish. Use tie backs, hold-backs, even simple ribbon can make a nice tieback. Drapes should not be mounted at the top edge of the window frame, but higher to draw the eye up. They should graze the floor or be no more than 1/2 to 1 inch off the floor. (1/2 in better for tile, 1 inch acceptable for carpet) Puddling is fine, IF... you have no children or pets. Otherwise, you'll find drapes become "hiding" or sleeping places. Shorter curtains are best for windows with issues below them (radiators, air vents, counters) or in kitchens, but even then, the drapes should ALWAYS extend 1-2 inches BELOW the window sills. Drapes also help INSULATE your windows which is important in really cold or really hot climates. Sheers can ALWAYS be used behind drapes but should be the same length as the drapes. NEVER longer or shorter! And remember, as they hang, your drapes WILL stretch (especially looser woven materials!), so take that into account. And if you DIY your own pinch pleat drapes.... learn to do it correctly and stop cheating with cheap-looking pleater tape. I learned to do this is 8th grade home ec. You can learn too!
@thediymommy
@thediymommy Год назад
Thank you so much for sharing!
@WhitMcMo
@WhitMcMo Год назад
"trashy" and "childish"... Wow.
@Viz210
@Viz210 Год назад
This! 👍🏽
@eokeke4220
@eokeke4220 Год назад
@@WhitMcMo think this runs deeper then the curtains!
@firstbloodwarrior3868
@firstbloodwarrior3868 Год назад
Thanks for the width tip. Makes sense.
@jemma50
@jemma50 Год назад
I love your videos, Christine, and I think you are so talented with decor. However, I have to say that I don't think there are necessarily 'mistakes' in how one decorates. Everyone's taste is different and your home should be cozy and pleasing to you. For example, I really dislike curtain rods that are hung several inches above the top of the window. Don't like the look of that gap. And I hate curtains that puddle on the floor - a cleaning nightmare! Most of my curtains are made from sheets, which are much cheaper than actual curtains and are custom to my tastes. I also have a window where my couch is partly under it, so curtains to the floor would not work. My point is - decorate your home how YOU love it and if it makes you happy, there are no mistakes. ♥ Thank you for sharing your ideas. ♥
@thediymommy
@thediymommy Год назад
Yes! You should always decorate for YOU. Thank you!
@jemma50
@jemma50 Год назад
@@thediymommy ♥♥♥
@angelinthemissionfield
@angelinthemissionfield Год назад
@Jemma D I agree about the gap and the puddling!!
@jemma50
@jemma50 Год назад
@@angelinthemissionfield ♥♥♥
@rene230464
@rene230464 Год назад
Absolutely agrees. I also have a couch in front of my window. I have blinds and lace curtains hanging inside of the window about half an inch from the sill. It looks beautiful. The lace was very expensive, but soft to the eye at the back of my full leather couch. It really looks stunning 🌹
@rickgonzalez1218
@rickgonzalez1218 Год назад
Deb here. Another mistake is not allowing a wide enough rod. When you open your curtains, you want the curtain not covering most of your window.
@veltribobbieable
@veltribobbieable Год назад
I like how you get right to the point. Other designers waste my time with silly "cutesy" chit chat.
@DebDebbiesWorld
@DebDebbiesWorld Год назад
i prefer the length curtains you speak of, but with 7 dogs (yup. 7!), 4 of which are great pyrenees (so super long hair fluffy white dogs) and living on a farm covered in red clay, dog hair and red clay dirt and dust are constant (even with daily sweeping and mopping and the dogs being outside 90% of the time). So for MY house (sigh.....) the curtains need to be a few inches above the floor, to help keep them getting covered in said hair and red clay. Sigh.... oh well. Welcome to my world lol
@trishacupra911
@trishacupra911 Год назад
Totally. It's not practical at all to have curtains touching the floor if you have dogs or kids. Or if you have furniture under the window.
@westzed23
@westzed23 Год назад
I agree. If the curtains can be 6'' from the ceiling then 8'' from floor looks good for my needs.
@susanshanks2407
@susanshanks2407 Год назад
@@trishacupra911 I agree with you 💯 percent, it also looks like you are to lazy to hem them. 😆
@hollywoodjaded
@hollywoodjaded Год назад
OR cats! Cats really enjoy climbing up draperies, especially sheers.
@starphase1623
@starphase1623 Год назад
😊 The Dogs you own are a beautiful breed . You are very lucky . As a fellow animal lover I am jealous. You must be a proud mom . 😊🐕💞
@estherford8209
@estherford8209 Год назад
My most favorite curtains I ever had were actually tablecloths from Zellers years ago . A buttery yellow the same color as the wall with rose florals. The length was perfect with clip on rings! They looked so professional but so easy!
@thediymommy
@thediymommy Год назад
Those sound beautiful!
@jacquelinejanz8466
@jacquelinejanz8466 Год назад
Your favorites were just like mine! I lived in California and the sun shone through the yellow curtains beautifully!
@awhite9221
@awhite9221 Год назад
Me too! Tablecloth Power! Back in the 80s I bought a beautiful batch of all the same dark gray textured fabric tablecloths, a department store clearance of Ralph Lauren (perfect length as mentioned). I even bought the 12 cloth napkins. They’ve been drapery and throw pillow covers since. Still have a few table cloths that I have never used, but plan to if I live long enough. With my complementary textured light colored bed coverlet, I use another of the table cloths to spread across the top 3rd of the bed to cover my sleeping pillows (dust/kid proof cover) then use decorative throw & back support pillows for when I want to lounge around before bedtime. Ahhhh, love that room.
@ic7804
@ic7804 Год назад
Oh you reminded me... I used a flat bed sheets, with rings for my door to patio and several people told me that they feel so nice in my living room (I also have a garden hanging chair in my living room) that it feels so calm and relaxing :).
@Katie-vy5rd
@Katie-vy5rd Год назад
Good idea 💡 but if I went to to buy, in guessing I couldn't find many.. I havent seen tablecloths in a long long time, maybe a European source?...
@FromSagansStardust
@FromSagansStardust Год назад
Silly me. I always thought curtains touching the floor meant the decorator was incapable of using a tape measure!
@jenniferrobinson2000
@jenniferrobinson2000 Год назад
L.m.b.o!
@gereesorrow380
@gereesorrow380 Год назад
Guess what, you are right. I always measure my draperies at least one half inch off the floor. And that is unless someone is requesting a puddled look. Also, you can feel comfortable by e installing your drapery rod 4 in above your window frame unless you have feelings over 8 ft. Then other things have to be taken into consideration.
@beverlywilliams7278
@beverlywilliams7278 Год назад
I'm so past all the do's and don'ts of decorating. I put up window treatments that make me smile and are situated that make it easy to clean the floor. I don't mean any disrespect, but we should decorate our home in a way that makes us feel comfortable and joyful. Too many houses have no character and look the same as everyone else's house.
@hmoser6416
@hmoser6416 Год назад
Agree, it's all a matter of someone's opinion/likes/dislikes. I do what I like. I don't care if someone thinks it's awful. Those that matter don't mind; those that mind don't matter...
@carolineaigbologa4270
@carolineaigbologa4270 Год назад
💯❤️
@rae2737
@rae2737 Год назад
Duh 🤣🤣🤣
@hillyj1
@hillyj1 Год назад
I don’t like to have my space looking like other peoples own, ie matching chair set, center table, matching lamps. A young lady came by and looked around and said, I love this eclectic look
@donmadden7413
@donmadden7413 Год назад
You are right Beverly. I believe this DYI Mommy is living in a perfect world. I was not impressed by her "know it all" attitude.
@thatswhatshesaid.literally737
Many great tips! Not sure about the curtain rods so high above the top of the window though. Looks odd to me when the curtains are open, as if the window shrunk. Lol 😅
@monicawarner4091
@monicawarner4091 Год назад
I would go further, and say that the gap between the top of the window and the curtain rail looks awful...especially in those white linen curtains against the dark grey wall.
@KMF3
@KMF3 Год назад
It's really all about personal preference and whatever is the current fad
@maxineallen5673
@maxineallen5673 Год назад
@@monicawarner4091 absolutely this. to me it screams 'I'm trying to make my windows look bigger' but in reality makes it look like the curtain rail is in the wrong pace.
@monicawarner4091
@monicawarner4091 Год назад
@@maxineallen5673 • That's just how I see it. 😃
@mrpad0
@mrpad0 Год назад
When I see curtains hanging too high from the window I notice two things... 1) Perhaps the home owner doesn't know how to sew 2) The curtains are redefining the scale of windows that were defined for the room to look balanced. I do think curtains can frame windows well, but it seems odd to frame a block of blank wall above the windows....
@tvfromvcr8331
@tvfromvcr8331 Год назад
I personally like shorter curtains that fall just below the window sill. It's practical and easy. My parents have long drapes in their living room and when it comes to drawing the curtains at night it's always an annoying process because right in front of the curtains are a table and a large armchair. The curtains are too large. For practical reasons I prefer shorter curtains....so much easier to manage. Less dust too.
@peterpiper5300
@peterpiper5300 10 месяцев назад
same here. i like curtains just below the window sill.
@DM-hq5zh
@DM-hq5zh 7 месяцев назад
I have a heat register right below my windows, cannot have curtains over this.
@RowenMyBoat
@RowenMyBoat 4 месяца назад
Love your post! I just bought new curtains for two major windows. I was beginning to think may I should swap them, but I just wanted my windows covered, but didn’t want them to drag the floor. Those get in the way in numerous ways. Glad to see😢 some with an opinion like mine.
@Kelly-ui5zm
@Kelly-ui5zm 4 месяца назад
Yes I do too!
@karentyson1164
@karentyson1164 Год назад
Interesting tips. I had the "gently puddle" drapes before. Here's what I remember. Chic for a day. Then dust bunny collector. Fave bed for kitty. Difficult to vacuum around. Since then I'm more practical, with clean white moldings and top-down, bottom-up cellular shades. I got the newer S-curved vertical for door wall, and they are amazing! Hang with no gaps.
@twilite2961
@twilite2961 Год назад
I like to save my patterns for bedspreads and upholstery, while keeping the curtains neutral and blending with walls making small rooms look larger.
@amandamiller945
@amandamiller945 Год назад
What about kitchen windows? Is it better for a single curtain or the top and bottom (not sure name) ?
@twilite2961
@twilite2961 Год назад
@@amandamiller945 cover areas of the kitchen window where you think someone might look in whether low or high , or if the window is overlooking a garden or private back yard, a simple valance or no curtain would work.
@politelady123
@politelady123 Год назад
So don't get curtains that match the furniture?
@anneginder9642
@anneginder9642 4 месяца назад
Yes! If you want to change up the room, you can just change an area rug or throw pillows!
@LindaKayHolevas
@LindaKayHolevas Год назад
This is one of my biggest pet peeves. I notice curtains immediately upon entering someone's home. I also notice when people have their pictures hung too high on their walls. It's hard for me to not want to get a hammer out & rehang everything, lol.
@bonniegirl5138
@bonniegirl5138 Год назад
When they aren't looking I straighten the crooked frames. 😁
@LindaKayHolevas
@LindaKayHolevas Год назад
@@bonniegirl5138 - oh my gosh, so do I! I've even gone as far as to clean a dirty toilet, lol... I am so OCD about certain things, lol
@bonniegirl5138
@bonniegirl5138 Год назад
@@LindaKayHolevas I'll have to have you over. My bathroom needs work. 😄 My pictures are low since I'm short.
@Sharon-pb7so
@Sharon-pb7so Год назад
I straighten pictures everywhere I go if I can. Crooked pictures drive me crazy.
@LindaKayHolevas
@LindaKayHolevas Год назад
@@bonniegirl5138 lol, I will take you up on your invitation:). I have now decorated my ex husband's house, two of my sons houses, my friend's homes, etc.. lol (& of course I always clean their bathrooms when I am there, lol. I figured I've been doing it since they started potty training, so what's another 40-50 years, lol)
@donnasaverino8949
@donnasaverino8949 Год назад
THE FIRST VIDEO THAT COVERS EVERYTHING!!!! Not just width and length! THANK YOU!!!
@cinziam457
@cinziam457 Год назад
Costco's also a great source for blackout curtains. I bought a set (2 windows) of attractive "linen" look blackouts for $29-beat anything I saw elsewhere, esp. for the price.
@cathykrueger4899
@cathykrueger4899 Год назад
I love the green floral draperies and the fact that there are enough windows to make them a major contributor to the whole look of that lovely room.
@tonistark4169
@tonistark4169 Год назад
My mom taught me to purchase the 2-4 panels per window! She made every curtain in all the windows except her formal living room. Love your living room styling!
@nancydunn3265
@nancydunn3265 Год назад
I do not agree with the ceiling to floor statement. This only looks good if the window goes all the way to the ceiling, or almost to the ceiling. Otherwise, it looks out of place to me having that big gap of wall halfway to the ceiling with no window under the top part of the drape. Looks goofy not elegant to me.
@terrieormonde2340
@terrieormonde2340 Год назад
I agree, I came to this same conclusion years ago, but being a senior with physical limitations, my DYI days are sadly and considerably much more limited for from when I was younger ! And being 9f limited fixedincome, a DIY budget, with need of a handy person to hire. So although my curtains now are light and airy, which I personally prefer; are not my rod's location presently they are too low and my curtains would then be too short, I prefer a slight puddle for a more relaxed and romantic context. But I just live with it and enjoy these types of informational video's! And what I dream of,if I were able, I like natural tones and textures for accessories and nature inspired art, and organic natural materials and decor. Kind of a boho chic vibe, with some traditional pieces of furniture, offset with mixed eclectic pieces, an artsy, unique style.. Coordinated but not show room matchy, matchy or the stark modern minimalist look, like no one actually lives there, magazine photo shoot, that seems to be prevalent in these types of DIY sites. Relaxed, calm, intimate, cozy welcome home aura, I am still a free spirit, but now through the Holy Spirit, kind of rebel, go against the flow, color outside the lines, person; cultivated back in the Flower Children Movement of the late 60's and early 70's, but tempered with age and life! But I still dance to the melody of a different tune! Individualism, imaginative, and creativity are qualities, I tend to gravitate too. I am finding a very much the same trend, in these video's which is great if that is what you are comfortable with, but risk being a little redundant and repetitive when you watch as many of these decor video's as I do, I see the same trend in a slightly varied style each time. But I enjoy looking at them, because they are pretty to the eye. I just always have to break free for myself. But then I am trapped in a aged body, with a youth spark on the inside, hard to maneuver! Thankyou for sharing your beautiful home and kind spirit❣🙏 🤲🕊🤝🙌❤ All of God's best for you. Blessings ~ -|- < ": } ✌
@mssixty3426
@mssixty3426 Год назад
Many thanks for this! I still have horizontal blinds that were all new throughout my home when I bought it 15 years ago. I want to replace them with drapes with sheers behind because I have neighbors on all sides, plus I live in the desert Southwest U.S. I'm glad you mentioned Home Depot, we don't have an IKEA nearby. I sent this video link to my email for future reference. I will hunt through your videos for more info on hardware and how to hang the drapery rods/sliders, etc. , or maybe you could do a video on that subject. You have the best DIY home decor channel on RU-vid - the most clear and concise delivery of information that gets to the point, with useful information! Cheers!
@karennetherland2327
@karennetherland2327 Год назад
Thank you for all the fabulous tips. I discovered the theory of hanging curtains only about 6 months ago. You are absolutely right. To low shrinks the room and so I moved them all about 2 Inches from ceiling and what a difference. It adds flow and symmetry. I am definitely a neutral girl, although my home now has a lot of color in it. I just bought new drapes for my bedroom. It's a beach theme room so walls are a Pacific blue color so, I chose a navy curtain with gold floral on it. It's one of those 5 piece sets. I was so mad when I got them. It's like the whole thing was sheer, the valances were different lengths and they had small rips and snags in them. Needless to say, they are being changed to a beautiful white floral sunblocking drape. Sorry for the long story, I just get so wound up over curtains. It's like what makes or breaks the room. Thanks again ❤
@lorijulian8368
@lorijulian8368 Год назад
Your curtain advice is spot on Christina. And Ikea is my go-to for many options for longer panels too.
@anonymousmouse9981
@anonymousmouse9981 Год назад
Good gracious! This is nothing but an ad for Ikea!
@lavenderperidot1359
@lavenderperidot1359 Год назад
On point number one, lots of times I have to have something in front of the window, so for the curtain to be trapped behind the furniture is problematic.
@ginafriend1690
@ginafriend1690 Год назад
Good advice. I only have 2 rooms with curtains, both are bedrooms. Lace in mine which look great for a girly room, and a Roman shade in the guestroom! I have plantation shutters in all the other rooms.
@jilltomaszewski530
@jilltomaszewski530 9 месяцев назад
Your living room is absolutely beautiful omg!!!! ❤❤❤
@monicaacosta-zamora718
@monicaacosta-zamora718 Год назад
Thank you so very much. I couldn’t figure out what was missing in my window dressings. I usually get very light sheer panels, and sometimes when on sale I get lacy pattern panels. Unfortunately when I was very ill, people came to my house to help, because I was in the hospital for three months. All of my beautiful lace panel curtains (still in the package) disappeared. Don’t have the budget like I did back then, and I don’t shop at fabric stores anymore. I live in the Bishop Art’s Neighborhood of Oak Cliff in Dallas, Tx. When people committed “white flight “ many of our stores just disappeared. I used to love driving all over my old neighborhood (adjacent to Highland Park) and buy my supplies there. But I don’t do that anymore. Too bad my little old bones are showing more than my actual age, but your videos are extremely motivating. May the good Lord keep you and your loved ones healthy and safe. St. Jude pray for us in Jesus name, AMEN. God bless you darling, Mona
@LK-xm1tj
@LK-xm1tj Год назад
Great tips thanks! I've never really thought about how high the curtain rod should be and the amazing difference it makes!
@lisafeck1537
@lisafeck1537 Год назад
I like patterned drapes, never been good at choosing them. I have to say, your choice for your breakfast nook are, in my opinion perfect. The type of design, I would like to achieve, not everything patterned, but definitely a big, impact, without looking gawdy, tacky, assaulting. Well done, thank you for sharing what you know. I will be looking for drapes, here in the U.S.A., at Wayfair, IKEA, and HomeGoods.
@kariec3197
@kariec3197 Год назад
Thank you! Very well done. I like how you break things down into steps and categories, have a good understanding of space and color, and have visual examples of good and not-so-good.! Excellent! I'm glad I bumped into your channel!
@Kharizmah
@Kharizmah Год назад
In the picture you showed the shorter curtains were NOT a mistake. If they hit the floor, the person would not be able to close them properly since there is a desk at the window. With them being window sill length they can completely slide closed. Functionality always superimposes aesthetics.
@cutietae247
@cutietae247 Год назад
I appreciate that you give advice that isn’t based on how “cheap” things look. Some of us don’t have 500$ for a high quality 6x10 rug. Simply aesthetic tips to make our place look out together
@thediymommy
@thediymommy Год назад
Thanks for watching!
@chasitycoleman8852
@chasitycoleman8852 Год назад
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@GirlyBoo
@GirlyBoo Год назад
You are a breath of fresh air. I was looking for advice and ideas because I'm redoing my living room and so many "do's and don'ts" videos come off so pompous and almost condescending and mean girl-ish. I appreciate you giving tips and advice without making people feel like they suck and have no style because they aren't a professional interior designer. Lol.
@alainaval
@alainaval 9 месяцев назад
This is so helpful! I’m so glad I found your channel! We have moved into our first house and there is so much to be done. Such simple tips that make such a big difference!
@monicaacosta-zamora718
@monicaacosta-zamora718 Год назад
I forgot to mention that I have used patterned flat bedsheets for my windows. It’s very handy!
@joygoncalves4917
@joygoncalves4917 Год назад
Love that idea. Who says we can not be clever and get a great result. Thank you for sharing.
@mmariemarkel7482
@mmariemarkel7482 Год назад
Of all the pros and cons brought out, here is one I haven't yet seen pointed; personal safety. Drapes that puddle or just "skim" the floor, for those that have mobility issues, be they young or old present a serious safety hazard. Sneakers with the rubber around the edge can easily tangle you up quick. High heels likewise. For me, it was my toenails that were too long and caught on a small snag I didn't see. I almost pulled the curtains down in the resulting fall. So much for the puddled "romantic" look. (No pun intended.) LOL
@ggisheretostay5678
@ggisheretostay5678 4 месяца назад
I have always loved the puddle or grazing the floor. I've done this for years and when I got into staging and decorating I was thrilled to see this was a thing! It makes the room so much more luxurious and inviting. In my own home we have more of a modern rustic vibe but still love the luxury floor to ceiling [or moulding] curtain look. Thanks for your tips!
@jjmummert
@jjmummert 3 месяца назад
This is extrenely helpful. I close on a modest condo today and needed advice on how to address curtain needs for 2 bedrooms and a livingroom patio door. I now have a better understanding of a few issues. Also subscribed so I can enjoy more of your videos. You explain things so very clearly! (former educator here).
@Lee-fb4oj
@Lee-fb4oj Год назад
Love long curtains but have base heating that cannot be covered.
@heartslessons6243
@heartslessons6243 Год назад
If curtains are to short you can add different color fabric to the top or bottom to add length. If they are not wide enough again add fabric to the sides. Just make sure, when you add the fabric it is large enough to balance the curtains out. 🙂
@thediymommy
@thediymommy Год назад
Good idea!
@Donna-vh5ym
@Donna-vh5ym Год назад
If you know how to sew. I wasn't fortunate enough to ever learn.
@heartslessons6243
@heartslessons6243 Год назад
@@Donna-vh5ym you can always cut the material and glue the sides and top and bottom.
@Donna-vh5ym
@Donna-vh5ym Год назад
@@heartslessons6243 // Great idea. What about when you wash them? Will it still hold, or do I re-use fabric glue?
@vaderladyl
@vaderladyl Год назад
@@Donna-vh5ym Once glued on with fabric glue, it shouldn't come off but then again always wash in delicate cycle or very short cycle, cold water and gentle or air dry for the dryer or hang them up to dry.
@1995Benzo
@1995Benzo Год назад
Waiting for someone to talk about curtain length with baseboard heaters. Thanks for sharing 🙏
@bryvmode
@bryvmode Год назад
I found this video literally as I was finding curtains for my living room. I bought 2 pairs at HomeGoods to see how they would look in my space with the furniture. So this was perfect timing. It was as if my thoughts were heard and your video appeared to answer the questions I had. Thanks for all the helpful tips!!!!
@kiwigirlNZ
@kiwigirlNZ Год назад
The fact this video came up in your recommended list isn't a fluke. When visiting websites, cookies are downloaded onto your machine. This results in the user being directed to products of the same vein.
@Telcomvic
@Telcomvic Год назад
The house we moved into last year had wood horizontal blinds and no curtains. I changed out the wood blind in the bedroom for a blackout cell blind which worked better for me as I sleep late. I got so used to the look, I decided we didn't need to put up curtains at all. Hubby doesn't care one way or the other.
@ginger1549
@ginger1549 Год назад
I really have to disagree with her on a few points - one I think it looks stupid - and I really mean stupid - to hang curtains halfway between the ceiling and the top of the window.. Either go up to the ceiling or stay at the top of the window. Also - there is nothing wrong with hanging curtain to just below the window sills. I used to live in a home that had furnace vents under each window at the floor. If I'd of hung curtains all the way down the air from those vents would have been blocked. I chose to hang my curtains about 4" under the windowsill, thus allowing free flow of air from the vents - also preventing the curtains getting dirty from the vents blowing on them.
@thediymommy
@thediymommy Год назад
Yes, ultimately you need to do what's best for you and your home.
@rachaelt3294
@rachaelt3294 Год назад
I feel the same way. I think hanging to curtains at the ceiling instantly make me stair at the curtain rod instead of anything else in the room. It looks wrong to me. I also have very nice crown molding above my windows that I'd like to show off. ♡
@tiggerwigger9135
@tiggerwigger9135 Год назад
I disagree with most so called design things. It's all only about "their opinion". (notice how many times she says my opinion..lol) Got news for them EVERYONE has an opinion and not sure who told them theirs mattered most. My motto do what makes YOU happy and don't worry what other's think. It's your space that you live in everyday. Life is too short to worry what others think.
@herself5232
@herself5232 Год назад
I also disagree with some of these opinions. Puddling drapes, for instance, looks just plain slummy to me; not romantic. And drapery rods at or near the ceiling look okay if there's not much contrast between the drapery color and the wall, but when there is a lot of contrast, I think it looks chaotic. Case in point, her living room walls/drapes look WAY too busy with that stair-stepped effect. Same thing with her breakfast nook, but on a lesser scale because the wall/drape color contrast isn't quite as extreme as her living room.
@rhondadavis1483
@rhondadavis1483 Год назад
I loved her kitchen curtains 🤷‍♀️
@BeckyThomson
@BeckyThomson Год назад
Great video, and timely! I just had new windows installed and now have to figure out how to cover them. Im curious what your opinion is of track systems for drapes and if there are any you’d recommend
@rumbarumba1
@rumbarumba1 9 месяцев назад
I have beige curtains with black pole right up to the ceiling. Still to put up 2nd set for other side of living room and the difference is just wow 😊 new subscriber
@aussieannie01
@aussieannie01 Год назад
New subscriber here 👋 I love your tips and advice. Everybody’s taste is different - I have white plantation shutters and I love their clean lines and practicality for where I live.
@iammama2six149
@iammama2six149 Год назад
I'm installing drop cloth drapes to help with energy costs in our home. We're rural and never needed the windows covered but I am so floored how cozy they make the space feel. Hanging then "high and wide" has been amazing. Great tips! Going to subscribe now.
@bettye444
@bettye444 Год назад
That is a great idea. They can also have painted designs on them.
@homesteadgmad8223
@homesteadgmad8223 Год назад
I've never HEARD of drop cloth drapes! Too bad we can't see a picture of them!
@bettye444
@bettye444 Год назад
@@homesteadgmad8223 I have seen them on the home makeover channels. On tv they look pretty good. Probably wouldn’t use them in a formal living or dinning room.
@daynad8104
@daynad8104 Год назад
@@homesteadgmad8223, there's tons of pictures of them on Pinterest.
@homesteadgmad8223
@homesteadgmad8223 Год назад
@@daynad8104 Thank you!! I do LOVE Pinterest!!! I will DEFINITELY be looking for them there! I'll bet there are some really lovely drapes posted! 🤩
@lori900
@lori900 Год назад
Watch until the end. My info "idea light" didn't kick in until 13:00 and there is a TON of great thoughts to keep in mind throughout the entire video. Thank you @TheDIYMommy! Excellent break down and thoughts.
@amyrivers4093
@amyrivers4093 Год назад
Thank you so much for your wisdom. I'm currently building and I'm up to organising blinds, curtains etc.😊
@laviniajohnson9210
@laviniajohnson9210 Год назад
Another issue is buying the wrong size curtain pole for the weight of your curtains. Thin Poles can bend under the weight of a heavy curtain. IKEA is ok for budget curtains but you cannot beat a pair of made to measure curtains made by a talented seamstress who has seen it all before and can advise you on what will suit your taste , budget and be practical for your requirements. It can cost less than you think and you will get a pair of curtains which will last way way longer than off the shelf curtains. I love English country style with all the mixes of colours and florals but each to their own. Just because you like something which is not "en trend" that doesn't make it tasteless. Homes would be very boring if we all chose beige and white.
@DianaStitching
@DianaStitching Год назад
Hi, some great ideas and tips here. Your tips about mixing patterns was really helpful. One problem that we have here in the UK, is that we often have heating radiators under our windows. This is a problem if we want to hang full-length curtains, as the radiators will be on in the evening when the curtains are closed (in the winter) so the heat is prevented from entering the room. I've never found a decent solution to this, other than shifting the radiators, which is a major thing and not always possible. So we end up hanging short curtains which is a practical solution but looks awful. Any suggestions would be welcome. I already have plantation shutters as well as short curtains in the bedrooms, but need both to keep out security lights which everyone seems to have on all night (houses in the UK are generally squeezed up close together so neighbour's lights are shining into our windows...). I love the look of sheer white curtains but they never seem to look right in our wet and gloomy climate. However, one solution would be to have summer and winter curtains I suppose. One thing I've done to solve the too narrow problem is to buy two pairs of curtains, and sew each pair together along the length, or if you have two windows to cover, buy three pairs total, split one pair in half lengthwise, and sew a half-width to the other four curtains to make them wider.
@vaderladyl
@vaderladyl Год назад
Yes you can use several panels on the same window, doesn't have to be just two per window, that is the right way to go. In countries were seasons are extreme, having several weights of curtain fabric does help and it is a very old tradition based on necessity from centuries ago. Short windowsill curtains are the go to solution,most of the time, but some people do roman shades, roller shades and the like to cover windows with radiators or ac vents on the floor.
@maggienbob1304
@maggienbob1304 Год назад
Uhg. I'll never understand heaters under windows. Who thinks of these things?! Lol. We had baseboard heaters under our windows all along the walls. Sucked for furniture placement as well as curtains. Plus nothing like paying for heat to go out your windows. Oy...🙄
@colsen4616
@colsen4616 Год назад
@@maggienbob1304 I was told the colder air from the window meeting the warm air rising from the radiator helps to circulate the heat. I’ve got hot water baseboards and it can be a pain when it comes to window treatments. I still use drapery, but usually don’t close them, and have wood roller shades for blocking light.
@susanaquino9049
@susanaquino9049 Год назад
Thank you. Very helpful since I am ready to put up some drapes right now.
@loupoff7122
@loupoff7122 Год назад
I thought the information was great, I have a lot of trouble making up my mind on decorating and where to place things and what curtains to use. Thank you!
@sunnidays
@sunnidays Год назад
Sheer/semi-sheer are fine if you just want a little privacy but need lots of light in the room. I had them in my last home and whenever i took the down to wash them, the room seemed way too dark - light shining through sheer semi-sheer can really brighten a room. RULE #8 DRAPERY MISTAKE - getting drapery based on what someone online is saying is the way to go and not getting something you like because someone on line tells you it is wrong, Actually that applies to everything as everyone's taste is different, example I could never live in your home, your kitchen would drive me nuts and it is soo different than my kitchen, you most likely would not like my kitchen, but I love it
@helensemrau7442
@helensemrau7442 Год назад
These are great tips, thank you. I feel badly for people who don’t understand how to measure for window treatments as I was one of them and spent a lot of disappointed money. The rule of 2-1/2 - 3 times the width of the window makes all the difference, especially when they are closed. If, when closed, they look like a sheet or separate in the middle, there is not enough fabric and you will hate them every time you look at them. Buy all the fabric or curtains you need at the same time. Nothing is worse than running out of fabric or needing another pair of ready made, only to find they don’t match the initial product. Different runs in the factory will often produce colors that are ever so slightly off in shade or hue even thought the color number is the same. Better to have to take some product back than to run out. My pet peeve with ready made is buying several packages of curtains, only to find they differ in length, sometimes substantially enough to notice. Does anyone have suggestions on how to sew single panels together to eliminate the vertical hem between panels. After I hang the darn things, that’s all I see when I look at them. Enough palaver from me.
@deannaevans5235
@deannaevans5235 Год назад
Great tips, I know I've made a few of those mistakes but am rendering them as I change things. Thanks Christina!
@thediymommy
@thediymommy Год назад
Yes, I've made lots of them too! Thanks for watching.
@varieta9466
@varieta9466 Год назад
I’ve enjoyed your videos and your creativity, particularly you sharing your knowledge and ideas with us. Very generous of you! Thank you! ❤️👵🏻
@kerridillon3120
@kerridillon3120 Год назад
I got rid of the damn curtains & put in lovely plantation shutters! Well worth the investment. With my cat, curtains that puddle on the floor ( which pick up dirt & pet hair) are just another kitty cat sleeping bag!
@linkedinlove106
@linkedinlove106 Год назад
I love mixing and matching patterns, like if I have a gray, white and pink flowered sofa (I don't), I would look for a striped or checked fabric with the same colors. Makes the room look like you hired an interior designer!
@kimcurnutt5104
@kimcurnutt5104 Год назад
Really liked this. Thank you. My phone knows I have been looking at curtains alot lol!! Really liked the small design pillow/big design curtain idea. Makes alot of sense. I have super expensive pillows that just don't look right in the space. I now get why-the curtains are taking the eye!
@julianneard9220
@julianneard9220 11 месяцев назад
Love your channel. You don’t have to include “in my opinion” in your explanation. We assume when we are on your channel that you are giving us your opinion. Thanks for all the great tips
@sincerely-b
@sincerely-b Год назад
I live in Canada where we get really cold winters and so heaters are always placed right beneath the windows as they're the source of cold infiltration.... so I can't really let my curtains go to the floor without creating a fire hazard. Any solutions for that?
@sylviecaron6869
@sylviecaron6869 Год назад
Same for me! I had to change my bedroom and livingroom curtains a few months ago because the heat burnt them (the bottom). That could have turned into a fire!! So, I got shorter curtains this time, so now I have no worries. Yes, longer curtains looks much better, but safety is much more important.
@thediymommy
@thediymommy Год назад
I would probably do some sort of different window treatment like Roman shades!
@sincerely-b
@sincerely-b Год назад
@@thediymommy Sounds like it would be a great new video idea. 🙂
@sylviecaron6869
@sylviecaron6869 Год назад
@@thediymommy great idea! thanks 🙂
@vaderladyl
@vaderladyl Год назад
Windowsill curtains, roman shades or roller shades and such styles.
@misspenny7382
@misspenny7382 Год назад
I feel so lucky 🥰 I hang my curtains as I want without thinking about any other peoples opinion 😊😊😊 try it, it works 😂
@brisbycat2
@brisbycat2 Год назад
I wonder why you watched this video then?
@misspenny7382
@misspenny7382 Год назад
@@brisbycat2 it is funny 😃🤩
@gusmonster59
@gusmonster59 Год назад
Me as well. I have no use for designer opinions and trendy baloney. 🙂
@patriciastraube4981
@patriciastraube4981 11 месяцев назад
Very helpful tips. I’m curious about using just a valance alone and the do’s & don’ts when to use and not to use. Thanks for the video.
@brendamccoy7390
@brendamccoy7390 16 дней назад
I really appreciate your help! Drapes and curtains are an issue for me
@rndivina03
@rndivina03 Год назад
Question: my bedroom has a vaulted ceiling. How do I hang curtains from there ? How far up to go and how far over to take the rod from each side? Thank you in advance… GREAT VIDEO! 😄
@thediymommy
@thediymommy Год назад
I would have to see a photo of it to know, but generally a higher and wider rod with nice, full curtains looks lovely!
@kanases
@kanases Год назад
Great tips! I have the Henny Rand curtains from IKEA, there's 4 panels but I find they don't hang well, maybe too heavy, they're 100% cotton. They just skim the floor so maybe if I brought them up about 1" they'd hang better?
@thediymommy
@thediymommy Год назад
Yes, that might work! Or try hanging them differently at the top? I love the look of pleater hooks or back loops.
@kanases
@kanases Год назад
@@thediymommy Thanks! They’re as high as they can go, they have grommets in them, might revisit the toilet paper roll hack, tried it with Costco rolls but they’re too big! 😀
@zoeyangelpup
@zoeyangelpup Год назад
Very helpful and it really makes sense. Thank you.
@iamYvetteMarie2u
@iamYvetteMarie2u Год назад
Thank you, Christina. I enjoyed how you laid out the wrong way it’s being done vs. the correct way to do it. I’m hoping to transform my father’s house room by room-they all have window sill length vertical blinds and he’s being a “lil” stubborn. 🤦🏽‍♀️ Thank s again!
@louesparza8003
@louesparza8003 Год назад
Your father's house=his style. Your house=your style.
@rubyna6142
@rubyna6142 Год назад
What if you have a short window that looks like a standard window turned sideways? Could you still have a long curtain closer to the ceiling? My window is 60" wide X 36" tall. It is 47" from the floor. I like the complimentary look to the space.
@thediymommy
@thediymommy Год назад
I think you can! I have a room makeover video coming up with a window like that where I used full length drapes to add height to the room.
@lindahelmbrecht1248
@lindahelmbrecht1248 Год назад
I prefer curtains that hit the bottom of the window! I also hang blinds and only a valance. I think it makes the room look larger!
@debbieholokan3638
@debbieholokan3638 Год назад
Thank you, very very helpful... I wasn't sure what I wanted to go with from color to fabric. After watching this I know. Thanks a bunch!
@jeanwoznicki9065
@jeanwoznicki9065 Год назад
Great ideas 💡. Most people don’t know about curtains. Very helpful. Thank you.
@JlNXED
@JlNXED Год назад
I love when curtains touch the floor but ideally I like them an inch or two off the floor so it’s easier to clean and don’t have to worry about anything Our windows and walls are so high but I’m hoping to get new ones soon, the person that put the rod made it high however it’s not long enough it finishes before the wood shelf on the window and only has one curtain so it doesn’t look as great closed, and not my style, it’s grey semi blackout with sheer white panel and large rings visible hopefully can get some new neutral earthy blackout linen curtains more my style that match closer to the wall but still stands out, soon maybe for my birthday
@judythompson8227
@judythompson8227 Год назад
I have cats. cats shed. they also love to sleep on curtains that graze the floor. Cleaning cathair off of curtains would be an absolute nightmare and there isn't enough sticky tape in the world for this...
@teresaames972
@teresaames972 Год назад
Personally I don't like curtains that puddle on the floor but that's just a matter of style. For my dining room and kitchen I prefer curtains that come to the edge of the window in other words the shorter curtains. In my bathroom I also have the shorter curtains but that's because my window is so high and then I have a small dresser sitting under the window. Once again it's all on how you're going to style your room. For the living room yes I prefer longer curtains that just touch the floor or maybe our 1/4 to 1/2 inch off the floor but no more. If you can get super long curtains yes put in your curtain rod up high makes your room seem taller. If you extend your curtain rods and hang your curtains more to the side you add width to your window it makes your windows appear larger also this way you can open your curtains all the way up and all of the window can be showing to let in more light which makes the room look better. But once again it's a matter of taste. And my living room curtains have vertical stripes of various shades of blue and brown. since the living room goes into the dining room then my dining room curtains are a solid blue but they are the same color of blue that is in my living room curtains. However my kitchen curtains are white. I love a nice bright white kitchen. I also have sheer curtains hanging behind my living room curtains which are also blackout curtains because I get evening Sun this way in the morning I can open up my curtains and then as the day goes on and the Sun starts coming in my windows in the living room I can slowly close the curtains. In other words about 2:00 I will pull my curtains a little bit closed about halfway which still lets him plenty of light because I have a large double window there, but in the summertime there's a lot of sun that comes directly in that window and it gets really hot so about 6:00 or 7:00 in the evening I go ahead and shut the curtains to help keep the heat out.
@mrsducky3428
@mrsducky3428 Год назад
Curtains puddling on the floor will get eaten by the robovac 🤣😂😱
@eleanoreagly4844
@eleanoreagly4844 Год назад
Pudding or touching floor makes vacuuming take longer because of having to grasp curtains to temporarily to keep them from being sucked by the vacuum. In some rooms, such as children's bedroom it is more practical to have the length come below the woodwork and not go to the floor. Practicality trumps style.
@raynabean620
@raynabean620 Год назад
Love you, love all your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. What are your thoughts on curtains with grommets?
@sharonzienert6414
@sharonzienert6414 Год назад
Really enjoy your videos! I live in a modular home so I have lower outside walls and higher in center of home. Also, the living room windows are two aide by side single casements…what style curtains/drapes would you recommend? I like the light, airy look. Thanks so much.
@danawaldrop4930
@danawaldrop4930 Год назад
Would be great to see decorators help people who can't afford fancy homes with big windows... let's see ways to drape small windows that are not in rooms with high ceilings. Also if your fireplace is an enclosed wood stove those pretty white curtains would need to be laundered so often that they would fall apart before winter is over. And some houses have deep window sills, I didn't see any of those in this video. But they do exist, lol!
@Paula-xp7ve
@Paula-xp7ve Год назад
I hate puddling. So tacky snd dirty looking
@dawnbozykowski1306
@dawnbozykowski1306 Год назад
Thank you very much for this video. I struggle so much when it comes to curtains.
@1blkqueen845
@1blkqueen845 7 месяцев назад
Great tips. I have a quick question. In a smaller home Should your living room and dinning room have the same exact color and pattern drapes? I am remodeling my home. I was thinking that I should maybe go simpler in my dining room and a little more dramatic in my living room.
@maxinemann2490
@maxinemann2490 Год назад
IMHO I like your opinions about curtains but you present your opinions that "if you don't do this you're making a MISTAKE" is wrong. This is YOUR opinion and works for you. I don't think that you should make people feel like they're wrong or have made a mistake if they don't follow your suggestions. You even state you're not a pro at this. With everything costing so much more these days, making someone feel bad about their curtain choices and telling them they should buy 2, 3, 4 panels is bad advise. This is MY opinion.
@inthepinkconsultingboutique
I'm guessing this is an IKEA sponsored video lol
@thediymommy
@thediymommy Год назад
Haha, nope!
@sinastogner9118
@sinastogner9118 Год назад
What a wonderful mid-week surprise!!!! Love this tutorial….see you Saturday 🥰
@bneely1101
@bneely1101 Год назад
Fantastic! I learned so much. Thank you.
@Bruintjebeer6
@Bruintjebeer6 Год назад
I like my curtains to hang from floor to ceiling. The curtains hang an inch or 2 above the floor That just don't tough the floor and hang straight. I prefer that because they don't get dirty with dust and it looks neater. It gives the best look and integrates the curtains into the room.
@bitchybibbitybobbitybooboo2299
There are no mistakes. Just your opinion. The title........smh
@Heyoudummy
@Heyoudummy 2 месяца назад
No, she is RIGHT!
@walkermom100
@walkermom100 Год назад
Depending in where your heating/ac vents are also determines how long your drapes can be. You can't have drapes covering vents when heat is on as it can cause a fire.
@user-lz6dm5lk9y
@user-lz6dm5lk9y 6 месяцев назад
Very helpful advice that is very well presented. Thank you!
@Eli-bz4vv
@Eli-bz4vv Год назад
I love beauty, design etc… but call awful the way people do their house decor is a little too much. I appreciate all the tricks but this title is just not necessary.
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