After decorating our house for Christmas this year, I looked around my great room and was overwhelmed with the color red. The deep red drapes, along with all the red Holiday decorations (even red throw pillows and blanket) were just too much! Clearly I needed a change to get out of my "red rut".
So I went on-line in search of new curtains with a more neutral n' monochromatic vibe! And I found them from a great on-line decorating resource...Ebay!
Yup, I scored 2 sets of Pottery Barn Contrast Band Drapes in the color espresso/Ivory for just $150 for all four panels. That's a pretty good deal considering this is PB were talkin about! And did I mention they're 96 inches in length, my ceilings have never looked taller...love that!
Here's the before picture:
Yup, I scored 2 sets of Pottery Barn Contrast Band Drapes in the color espresso/Ivory for just $150 for all four panels. That's a pretty good deal considering this is PB were talkin about! And did I mention they're 96 inches in length, my ceilings have never looked taller...love that!
Here's the before picture:
And here's our great room now with the new drapes. What a difference this monochromatic new look makes, even my 10 year old son said "mom, it really brings more light into the room!".
So we've got a new monochromatic start to 2010 around here, and I gotta tell ya, I'm lovin' it! Change is good, don't you think?
42 comments:
Looks wonderful!!
Stop in sometime soon, I'm having my first giveaway!
Love the new curtains!
That room was beautiful before, but with the simple change of curtains, it's truly fabulous! I absolutely love the way the whole room seemed to open up. You're a genius!
Lovin' the new look! It is amazing how the color brightens up the room. I love the red but the khaki looks so fresh and clean. Great find! Happy New Year
I liked the red, but I agree the brown are better. Looks great!
Love the two colors and what a score off eBay! You go, Jane!
I've got a neutral loving heart and those drapes make me happy! Lovely!
These really have a soothing affect on the room...Wow what a difference it looks great. Great and thrifty find:)
I may or may not be in a red rut, too. I seriously need an intervention. : )
I totally get you. I have been going more neutral in the last 6 months. I figure with 4 kids and a hubby that the house needs to be calm to counteract all the chaos.
It also makes it easier for me to change things up
What a great deal! Makes for a nice change! Maybe you can keep the red and put them back up for Christmas only?
Nice fresh look to start the new year with. Love ebay!
Living it up at Lakewood,
Cindy
I'm a big fan of red, if it weren't for all the dust, I'd probably leave my Christmas stuff up all year. But I know what you mean, sometimes we all need change. You should post a linky on Sarahs blog, Thrifty Decor Chick, I have a link on my page if you can't find her, she started a new party for 2010 "before and after". If I could get outta this slump I'm in I woulda joined in, LOL. Thanks for sharing! I love Potterybarn!
Michelle
Love it!! Looks fantabulous!
Lou Cinda
I saw an episode of ColorSplash where they put the drapes up to the ceiling rather than just the top of the window to give the room more height. I LOVE IT! Your space is homey and warm.
Looks gret! Thanks for sharing.
Love it! Hope you had a great holiday season!
Pottery Barn makes gorgeous curtains!
Really pretty...although I like the red as well. The room is stunning either way. I hope you held on to those red ones to change them out down the road if you want color. :)
Thankyou for all the wonderful comments! And oh yes, I definately kept the red drapes, which have found a new home in our home office!
I love them!!! It actually looks warmer than the red ones!! Great find!!
I love it. May I ask where you got your leather chair and ottoman? I have been looking for a set for a while. I ordered one but had to return because it was NOT comfortable!
Oh my gosh, those curtains are gorgeous! Exactly what I need for MY family room! :) Time to shop on ebay.
Those curtains are gorgeous! I have some in my living room that are a similar color. I love your floors too, your room is so pretty overall.
Looks great & Happy New Year! I have the exact same fabric on my couch & a leather chair as well...looks like we have the same taste! :)
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Heather
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Aww...those look great! They really lighten up the space! I honestly had to do a double take because I thought you painted the room as well. ~Lisa
Great new look! Thanks for sharing!
Wow! What a difference such a small change made! I liked the red, too, but now the room looks really terrific, much more soothing. Great job!
I love using neutrals for all the major surfaces and adding punches of color (or not, depending on my mood) with pillows and accessories. It's so much more economical as well!
Happy New Year. I'd love for you to stop by sometime!
XO
Heidi - Heart and Home
Oh I love them! I am a monocromatic lover - give me some black, white, taupe and brown any day. Your home is gorgeous!!
I am so glad I happened upon your blog because I have deep red (wine) colored sheers on my living room windows and want a change. I also have white sheers with them. I am ready to change and am trying to decide what color to get. I do like the neutral color. I may have to go that way also. Or maybe look for something springlike (light yellow). Thanks for the idea.
Girl!Look at us and our big a** pictures!!! I am so excited!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Look at us go!!
Lou Cinda :)
wow - what an improvement. I can't believe what a difference those drapes make in opening up the space and making it feel so much brighter.
The curtains look great, tho I like the red as well. Its just so good to have a change and keep things lively thereby.
I repaint rooms more than my dh would like. He thinks when they are done they are done, poor guy.
Kathy
It's hard to imagine that window treatments could make such a difference in the room. I keep going back and forth between pictures, and yep -- everything else is the same. LOVE the new curtains! Thank you so much for sharing this post at the Boardwalk Bragfest!
What a stunning change! You have inspired me to do a little sprucing up of my own:)
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Becky
I love em!Come redo my living room!
I love these! Come link up on my site so I can feature them!!!
wow...takes on a whole new look. Beautiful! TFS
Jane, this is really pretty update and your are one lucky girl the get that great price at PB. Love the fresh, clean look!
What a dramatic change one little thing can make
Thanks for posting to the party
Cheri
I reeeeaally love ur kitchen and living room ideas i will be using some of them in my own home!!!I will continue to follow your blog and I am anxious to see what other wonderful ideas you have up your sleeve.
This is really very fantastic...like the curtain...look so stylish.
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