The moment has arrived- I finally have curtains! [insert clapping hands emoji] [can we talk about when will the moment finally arrive that I can access emojis from my keyboard? Honestly] back to the curtains..
The reason it’s taken me SO LONG to hang curtains is because I’m a perfectionist [as you can probably tell by now] and I didn’t want to purchase something I wasn’t obsessed with. It’s pretty difficult to find extra long curtains in regular home stores, so these had to be ordered offline and ordering fabric you’ve never seen before can be quite challenging.
I hung these curtains much higher than the window itself to play off of the already high ceilings. Higher curtains are more dramatic, glamorous, and they visually lengthen the space you’re working with.
If you know what curtains you want, see what sizes they come in and measure it against your wall. Pick the length based on the option available vs. what height fits in your space.
I also hung these curtains further outside of the windows, so that all the window light would still be seen when they are open. To make this the most appealing, I measured half way from the edge of the window to the edge of the wall, and that’s where I had them start. Either sides of the wall were not even measurements in my space, so I went halfway between their respective measurement. Made the space look more symmetrical even though it definitely isn’t.
The curtains I went with are the Velvet Pole Pocket Curtains from West Elm. I had them in my cart for weeks before purchasing them [on a day they offered 30% on all window treatments- great success]. I was nervous about them being velvet, but they’re beautiful in person. Not shiny or weirdly iridescent at all. They’re thick enough to actually block the outside / heat, but let in enough light to give off that beautiful glow. I couldn’t be happier with my choice!
Hope you guys enjoyed this home update! Up next- my bedroom!
Emily says:
They look absolutely gorgeous! I’m so glad your space is becoming your own! http://meowemily.blogspot.com/
Linda Quinones says:
I mean!! Could your place get any better? Every time you post about it, it just keeps getting more amazing. I definitely have to check West Elm out because they look like they have amazing home decor pieces.
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Janina says:
Im so in love with your pillows!!
XO Janina
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Beatrice says:
I am in love with your living room, the colour scheme and decor look fab! x
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The LifeStyleSiren says:
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PS_ LOVE you Carly! Fabulous decor!!
Audrey says:
I love your space! Check out my blog 🙂
Kristin says:
Carly your home is my dream home. It’s so classy and just so so so beautiful!
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Kristin xx
BespokeShutters says:
This is just beautiful! The couch and the pillows are enough assets but add that with those curtains and the room is just a whole new level of picturesqueness.
Dahhan says:
Thanks for sharing your home diary. I bought the same curtain i.e. V&A Curtains but my curtains color is Dark brown. — at brownsofweston.co.uk. Love it!
Diana says:
Hi Carly! Beautiful decor. I love the colors and how you put everything together! Just wondering where you got that vase from?
tara creel says:
Carly! I have spent the LONGEST looking for curtains for our large sliding doors. I LOVE these! May I ask what size you purchased?
Jessi says:
Please tell me where you got your sofa or link a similar soft cushy white one just like it. I’ve been searching for 3 years for one like that. 🙁
justseegoods says:
I really like this post. Thanks for your sharing.