what colorful drapes can do

I'm really digging this living room with its grasscloth walls, large windows, and neutrals framed in fresh green drapes and accented with pops of blue. I think we can all agree the drapes make the room here—and its the color that does it. I'm all for keeping a scheme neutral and then livening up with drapes in saturated color.

can't remember the source, possibly bhg

The green is just singing to me right now.

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But pink is so pretty too.

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Color plus pattern is evern more exciting.

Palmer Weiss

Amanda Nisbet

I think I like this so much because the curtains seem integral to the design—because they create such contrast and are a focal point and link all the other accents in the room, they feel like the starting point of the room, rather than the last-minute finishing touch or afterthought. We're so used to seeing rooms where the curtains fade into the background, blending with the wall or trim color. What do you think? I hardly ever start with drapes but maybe I should. It's a great way to find your color story and create a focal point in a neutral room.

2 comments

René said...

This post was very inspiring for me. I have a tendency to go boring on the drapes, but I'm beginning to re-think this. Love that green!

-Rene

Unknown said...

Palmer Weiss has got my eye! That room is stunning!!!