tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post6101982029305836741..comments2024-03-27T03:37:34.831-04:00Comments on An Urban Cottage: Window WeekAn Urban Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-11957891745363620322013-07-02T10:50:29.964-04:002013-07-02T10:50:29.964-04:00Kate,
I've now put bamboo blinds (Walmart $36!...Kate,<br />I've now put bamboo blinds (Walmart $36!) behind the sheers to add texture and fill that gap. It looks great.<br />Carol has moved her blog and I believe she's moved all of the old posts to here: http://www.carolbeckinteriorsblog.com/<br />Steve<br />An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-53997427088943407792013-07-02T09:16:20.059-04:002013-07-02T09:16:20.059-04:00I have the same problem in my north of Boston home...I have the same problem in my north of Boston home. In my bedroom (only 7' ceiling height), there is a wall of 3 windows side-by-side: two short with a tall in between. There's about 17" of wall space above the short windows; the tall window goes up to within an inch of the ceiling. I've been wanting to mount a rod at the top and hang my sheers from there, but the gap above the short windows would be too big.<br /><br />Love the concept of a decorative valance/panel as suggested by Carol's drawing. (By the way, couldn't access her site. Is it out of commission? Would love to read more window ideas because my 1875 house is loaded with challenges.)<br /><br />Cheers!Katehttp://www.loomandessence.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-77758480687856338592012-11-21T16:43:59.480-05:002012-11-21T16:43:59.480-05:00You changed all the windows in your house? Surely,...You changed all the windows in your house? Surely, vertical elements create an illusion of height. Anyway, I am planning on getting new windows and you just gave me a wonderful idea. I might consider doing the same thing. Thanks!<br /><br />-<a href="http://www.atlanticcraftsmanco.com/products-services/" rel="nofollow">Ashlee Starns</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-72790625147066048082012-11-10T20:23:04.354-05:002012-11-10T20:23:04.354-05:00My mom always puts stickers or some type of colore...My mom always puts stickers or some type of colored people are her windows so birds don't hit the window thinking it's air. Windows are expensive but at least they save you money by giving you natural light. Mikehttp://www.rawhoney.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-25431707117170848782010-11-14T15:34:08.235-05:002010-11-14T15:34:08.235-05:00Wow, Steve--what a great idea! I have my curtain ...Wow, Steve--what a great idea! I have my curtain rods upstairs on the casings and as of this minute, their days in that spot are numbered. Thanks for the inspiration. And also, the info on Carol's site.Charlotte Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09584389308420834826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-20436263468089470632010-11-13T18:48:42.169-05:002010-11-13T18:48:42.169-05:00Hi Steve!
The new windows are really striking! The...Hi Steve!<br />The new windows are really striking! They actually look like they've been there forever, but without the drafts! I bet you've noticed a difference in the amount of outside noises you can hear. I so agree with all of Carol's suggestions. They make for wonderful and stylish windows without really spending more money. One of my pet peeves is when people mount their valances at the top of the window. It makes the window look so short and choppy. And then the ceiling looks short too. It's like the domino effect.la maison LaFortunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00113221707629764015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-27504536355898902010-11-13T01:25:50.793-05:002010-11-13T01:25:50.793-05:00Charm, charm, charm is the word on the guest room,...Charm, charm, charm is the word on the guest room, love the over head light, the small painting , the bed, all of it. The house is getting there, really smart and refined. Keep it up I'll be there in the spring!Hollywood forever, Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16608998958466509181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-76103150422877686922010-11-12T20:12:07.747-05:002010-11-12T20:12:07.747-05:00nice! smart ideas.
the guest bed looks so inviti...nice! smart ideas. <br /><br />the guest bed looks so inviting with the different colors and textures.Rev. Tera Littlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04517699506544977468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-43811146179004195812010-11-12T19:32:30.194-05:002010-11-12T19:32:30.194-05:00Isn't it amazing how some people make it look ...Isn't it amazing how some people make it look easy. She is very talented. Will have to pop over and take a look. Love your windows !!From Beyond My Kitchen Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10748389222000989848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-3552754337808323112010-11-12T10:02:40.354-05:002010-11-12T10:02:40.354-05:00Your new wood windows look FABULOUS Steve!
I so ...Your new wood windows look FABULOUS Steve! <br />I so agree with Carol's suggestions for a solution for your room. <br />I also liked that she mentioned in her comment that the gap can sometimes be okay, depending upon everything else going on in a room. I think that is important to note. (I have the gap:)<br />Congrats on the new windows!<br />joanfor the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-61461356601569910102010-11-12T10:02:14.363-05:002010-11-12T10:02:14.363-05:00I love the way stacking curtains to the sides of t...I love the way stacking curtains to the sides of the window instantly adds the illusion of height. Can't wait to see what you do to finish this off! And can't wait to go visit Carol's blog!life, in small chunkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02406557354681766742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-50677439682133801802010-11-11T22:57:32.111-05:002010-11-11T22:57:32.111-05:00simple change = big impact!
They look much better ...simple change = big impact!<br />They look much better pulled to the sides of the window - a little more classic and masculine. <br /><br />Love the linens on the bed. It's looking good in your little cottage ~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-16974828543883722102010-11-11T22:26:27.487-05:002010-11-11T22:26:27.487-05:00Hey L up there is my progeny. Hmm. Your new window...Hey L up there is my progeny. Hmm. Your new windows look great and Carol's ideas are spot on. Your guest room looks so warm and cozy.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872411319194316039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-68971572958733448152010-11-11T22:06:04.190-05:002010-11-11T22:06:04.190-05:00Ok, this is just a whole lot too generous! The ne...Ok, this is just a whole lot too generous! The new windows look fantastic and I can't believe you already separated the sheers -- it looks terrific. I'm sure you'll see in many pics and magazines that there is often a large gap. It can be ok, it just depends on everything else that's going on. Anyway, thanks again for reading and participating. Got any other windows? :)Carol@6WilsonBlog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18207359295205754951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-35543696045812162272010-11-11T22:00:02.684-05:002010-11-11T22:00:02.684-05:00I agree completely about your windows; they belon...I agree completely about your windows; they belong and look excellent.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01751440969423556228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-48308107030321865092010-11-11T21:49:44.519-05:002010-11-11T21:49:44.519-05:00The new windows look fantastic and I love Carol...The new windows look fantastic and I love Carol's suggestion. I'll head over now and check out her blog!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15822191038497825833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-46598672380022240402010-11-11T21:28:49.852-05:002010-11-11T21:28:49.852-05:00I love her suggestion. Can't wait to see you i...I love her suggestion. Can't wait to see you implement it. I'll go over and check out her blog for sure.Nita Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13833196166679983378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-23146488497561391702010-11-11T21:26:54.568-05:002010-11-11T21:26:54.568-05:00hey steve,
i think carol is a genius. i love wha...hey steve,<br /><br />i think carol is a genius. i love what she did. i have all the same problems as you, i'm talking windows, of course. i just don't have any money to fix them!<br /><br />~janet<br /><br />ps ~ i'm going to her blog now to check it out.the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.com