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The Drapes Are Up!

February 1, 2013 by Amber Filed Under: design, fabric, personal design style Leave a Comment

On instagram {amberbinteriors} I gave a little sneak peek into the drapes I finally hung in our dining room. When I repainted the walls, I realized I also wanted to raise the curtain rod up to the crown molding. I already had two silk panels left over from the living room that I didn’t need. They used to be too long for this room, but now with the rod being raised about 6 inches, they’re perfect! So, to tie the two rooms together, they both have the same drapes. Here are some afters…

After

I used my method that I discussed here for hanging the drapery panels. Installing your curtain rod higher than the window molding not only makes the room feel taller, it also opens it up, creating a fresher, more open space. You would be surpised how such a small detail makes a big difference.

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Happy Weekend!!
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  1. Ange says

    February 1, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    Love the look with the rod all the way to the ceiling and only one panel on each window!

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  2. Katie {Miss Dixie} says

    February 1, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    I don't think I can ever go back to drapes being hung at window height- I'm with you on this one!

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  3. Simply LKJ says

    February 1, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    Love. And yes…so many places I wish I had hung the drapes differently. Live and learn. Of course, we been in our house 20 years!!

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  4. thefarmfiles says

    February 1, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    Looks great! Thanks for stopping by (your encouragement and positive comments are so, so welcome).

    Have a great weekend.

    Emily

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  5. Carrie @ Hazardous Design says

    February 3, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    Your dining room is looking so elegant, Amber. I really like the color of drapes you chose. They look beautiful with the wall color.

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