tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post7584660755140633325..comments2024-03-27T03:37:34.831-04:00Comments on An Urban Cottage: Roman Blind Options...or Not?An Urban Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-46732236182234917912010-03-12T22:35:38.961-05:002010-03-12T22:35:38.961-05:00Read my latest post: "in defense of antlers&q...Read my latest post: "in defense of antlers". Inspired by you!ADDhttp://www.diywithadd.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-67405479439031676872010-03-11T20:56:58.481-05:002010-03-11T20:56:58.481-05:00Oh, I like the bambi antlers! why not?Oh, I like the bambi antlers! why not?ADDhttp://www.diywithadd.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-12103308947233973512010-03-10T12:35:37.958-05:002010-03-10T12:35:37.958-05:00"Roman Blind Options...or Not?"
Maybe n..."Roman Blind Options...or Not?"<br /><br />Maybe not?<br /><br />And when you say "or Not?" I'm not sure if you mean that you're committed to roman blinds, but not necessarily to one of those fabrics, or if you mean that you're not necessarily committed to roman blinds at all.<br /><br />You have exquisite taste, and anything you choose will be great.<br /><br />But I'm suggesting that you reconsider using shutters. More specifically, one set of shutters for the top half of each window and a second set for the bottom half.<br /><br />Some arguments against roman blinds and for shutters:<br /><br />1. If your windows are easily visible from the outside, then the cords on the back of the roman blinds also would be easily visible from the outside. <br /><br />Frankly, I think that those cords are unattractive, especially with an older house. <br /><br />Granted, this isn't much of a problem when the blinds are up, but it does become a problem when the blinds are lowered. (Even when lowered only part way.)<br /><br />Your house has a small setback from the street, so the backs of the blinds (the side of the blinds facing the outside) would be easy to see from the street. (By the way, I think that small setbacks are one of the charms of many older neighborhoods.)<br /><br />Also, you've talked of adding a porch to the front of your house. (A great idea, especially because your house probably had a front porch originally.) If you do that, you may be sitting on your beautiful porch only inches from the back of the roman blinds inside. <br /><br />In my mind, interior shutters look good from the outside, especially for an older house.<br /><br />2. With roman blinds, you can't close the bottom half of the windows and keep the top half open. <br /><br />When your windows are close to the street, as yours are, there may be times when you want privacy, but you also want to admit light.<br /><br />With shutters, you can close those on the bottom half for privacy and keep the top half open for at least a partial view and for light.<br /><br />3. With roman blinds that are made from a patterned fabric, it would be difficult to redecorate later without replacing the blinds.<br /><br />With shutters, you could redecorate and keep the shutters. <br /><br />4. Shutters work with almost any decor.<br /><br />They work in a casual setting. (As seen in many of Kelly McGuill's interiors.) They work in a more formal setting. They work in a contemporary interior. (As seen in many interiors by the contemporary architect Hugh Newell Jacobsen.)<br /><br />5. They fade into the background to let your furniture, artwork, and mirrors shine. <br /><br />(And I'm so excited to see the round mirror that you plan to purchase!)<br /><br />If you did decide to use shutters, they could be the same color of white as the woodwork, or they could be stained to match the wood floor.<br /><br />A side note. In an earlier post, you mentioned the possibility of making the first floor windows bigger. (Or, more specifically, taller.)<br /><br />If I remember correctly, I believe that you said that you probably won't do this. But if there's any possibility that you may make the windows larger, then you probably wouldn't want to spend a large amount on getting window coverings now that would have to be replaced when the windows are enlarged.<br /><br />Again, I'm sure that whatever you decide to do with the windows will look wonderful.<br /><br />By the way, so happy to see that you got the table!<br /><br />And sorry for such a long comment!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-24615215652441702272010-03-10T10:10:09.510-05:002010-03-10T10:10:09.510-05:00Hello. Love your blog. I like the muslin with curv...Hello. Love your blog. I like the muslin with curvy lines. The background color flows more easily from the window trim and wall color and the contemporary lines contrast nicely with traditional furniture.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-55407933030583263742010-03-10T02:39:41.953-05:002010-03-10T02:39:41.953-05:00Fabric is like perfume - there are just way too ma...Fabric is like perfume - there are just way too many choices! I have a similar awning stripe on an ottoman in the living room/kitchen and another stripe on the roman blinds in the kitchen. I've enjoyed the blinds very much but they're starting to fade and I think I will go for something quite different when they're ready to be replaced! Love the table - great find. LeighBrabourne Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17001504570826232809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-80935218971485191402010-03-09T21:46:01.910-05:002010-03-09T21:46:01.910-05:00You crack me up! I KNEW you brought something home...You crack me up! I KNEW you brought something home from your shopping trip! LOVE LOVE LOVE the table-once you get everything in the room, you may find the color works better to your liking. <br />The fabric for the shades - ok, personally, I'm not in love with any of them. I do like both of the striped ones but they seem safe and a little too tailored. <br />I love the first room - your just using it as inspiration so you're not really copying it. I'm sure your room will be just as stylish. It has such an evolved eclectic look. <br />Can't wait to see the next set of fabric choices!<br />SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-61969037655456080992010-03-09T21:03:43.934-05:002010-03-09T21:03:43.934-05:00Oh my, this room is going to be gorgeous Steve! I ...Oh my, this room is going to be gorgeous Steve! I like the black curvy one the best - by far. That last photo (with your old hobnail table) is jaw dropping beautiful. The chair, the fabric, those table legs...just beautiful. ALSO, love your new hobnail - what a great piece! TrinaCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371726009244498344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-82941182991097864822010-03-09T17:50:24.771-05:002010-03-09T17:50:24.771-05:00I love the muslin with the curves. Check and see w...I love the muslin with the curves. Check and see what the fabric looks like when it's pleated in the "up" position. Stripes will fold up nicely and you'll still see that they're stripes. I'm not sure what this fabric will come across as. Just my 2 cents worth. I keep going over your last post just to see the mirrors. My heart races a little each time. They are so beautiful!la maison LaFortunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00113221707629764015noreply@blogger.com