9.29.2009

The Look for Less

Love the curtains here...what a great way to make store bought panels look custom.

Even though if this was my dining room I would make them longer, just "kissing" the floor, but I wont hold it against them.

Janell just pointed out to me that they do hit the ground...in that case this room is perfect! Thanks Janell!!




photo from Home Sweet Home

12 comments:

Kristin said...

Ha! I was going to say the same thing... very cool, but they should touch the floor. :)

Sarah said...

I love the dining room chairs!

Ms. Bright said...

I wonder why they chose that length? Seems a little strange. But otherwise I LOVE the look. Maybe 64" panels were on clearance for $1.00??

One of my Hobby Blogs said...

this room is just an all round stunner...

Janell @ House of Fifty said...

If they are short I also think it looks odd, but I clicked on the image for a closer look to see why they made this choice and it appears to me they do hit the floor. It's difficult to determine based on the fact that the floor color blends right into the drapery color.
I love this idea, it certainly is a way to make 'ready to wear' look custom!
Janell

Anonymous said...

love this room

Design Esquire said...

I love everything about this room!

Linda Merrill said...

Yep - it's a weird visual trick, but they do appear to touch the ground. Beautiful room.

Janell @ House of Fifty said...

You are welcome, it is a weird visual trick, thanks for not taking offense!!
Janell

Laura@JourneyChic said...

I'm seriously considering doing something like that for our living room. I hate the curtains I bought from Target and want to start fresh. I'm thinking of customizing Ikea back-tab panels with either a wide trim or fabric wrapped around the sides.

Oona Johnson said...

It is a strange optical illusion, for sure. I looked at the photo about three times before I could tell that they do touch the floor!

Megan said...

What a great look; love that tip!