I finally hung living room curtains and it only took me four years to get that job done.
*pats self on the back*
Why did I wait so long to hang living room curtains?
I’m one of those people who don’t really mind naked windows, especially if the windows have gorgeous trim like this particular window has.
I also didn’t have to worry about privacy. This window faces our backyard and there’s nothing but deer, bear, rabbits, groundhogs, and a fox in our backyard. They don’t seem to mind the view, so I haven’t prioritized window treatments.
Until now.
Why now? Not sure.
In a way that I think will be relatable, I sat down one evening in the same chair I’d been sitting in for 1,200 days and on day 1,201 I just decided it was time for curtains.
I must have freed up some bandwidth in my brain to make that decision.
I’m glad I did! While I’m the person who doesn’t mind naked windows, I’m also the person who recognizes that curtains do make a room feel finished.
I am both people. It gets confusing. Ha!
I must be in a tone-on-tone state of mind because I’ve recently made multiple design decisions that have layered similar tones together.
In this case, the windows are almost the same color as the sofa and similar in tone to the stool, floors, and bench cushions.
What’s different about each is the texture.
If you only saw photos of the couch wall of our the living room, you’d think I was leaning hard into the neutrals.
And I am, in a way, because the other side of our living room is much busier, visually speaking.
This living room offers a little something for every state of mind now.
Need to quiet your mind? Sit facing the couch and the new living room curtains.
Need a little visual stimulation? Sit on the couch facing the gallery wall and french doors.
Need to feel warm and cozy? Sit facing the fireplace. Oops. Sorry. The fireplace doesn’t work.
Let me amend my previous statement. The living room offers a little something for almost every state of mind.
The best part of this entire living room saga is the realization that I loved my home and my living room before curtains and I love it with curtains.
That’s an incredible feeling.
I do not take for granted that we have a safe place to call home. The fact that I get to make this house FEEL like a home for our family is just icing on the cake.
How do you feel about naked windows and living room curtains? Have any funny stories to share? I’d love to know. You can always comment on this blog post, email me here, or reach out via Instagram or Facebook.
Happy decorating!
Living Room Sources:
Most everything is thrifted, DIYed, or old in my living room. However, you can click on the following links for the curtains, rod, rug, and sofa.
Velvet Curtains (spiced rum color)
Curtain Rod (This is the 5th time I’ve bought this curtain rod. Love it!)
Curtain Rings (I use a paperclip instead of buying the drapery hooks)
Rug (Loloi x Chris Loves Julia)
Faux Fur White Throw Pillow Covers
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