Do roman blinds go inside or outside the window frame?
Question by Millysgirl: I’m going to hang Roman Blinds – do they go inside or outside the window frame?
I really don’t know what I’m doing, and I can see myself learning the hard way by wasting my money on blinds when I should really get a professional to fit them.. But if I did that, then I would never, never learn.
My question is: Do I buy blinds to fit inside the frame or outside, and do they hang under the frame as well?
Thank you!!
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Answer by Storm
I have seen them hung both ways. I prefer to hang them on the inside of the frame.
If you have a deep set window, however, and like to sit things on the window ledge, then hang them on the outside.
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What are some alternatives to vertical blinds for sliding glass doors?
Question by woohoooooo!!!!: What are some alternatives to vertical blinds for sliding glass doors?
I don’t especially want vertical blinds if I don’t have to. Are there any other good ideas for sliding glass doors?
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Answer by cottonlily84
Good question. Our new house has a sliding glass door and vertical blinds. My mom even gave me a new set of vertical blinds. But my SIL told me it looks like a motel room LOL. The only feasible alternatives I’ve come up with is a) reflective film (so no one can see in, eliminating the need for any window covering) or b) treating the sliding doors as a really big window. I like b better. You can just buy drapes, valances, etc whatever you would buy for a window. You might have to custom order or make it yourself due to the size though.
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How do you hang curtains when there is not a stud to hold the curtain holder in the wall?
Question by muchfunrwe: How do you hang curtains when there is not a stud to hold the curtain holder in the wall?
Ok so I am trying to hang curtains but there is no stud in the wall and the bracket keeps coming out of the wall. I don’t know how to fix it.
I tried drywall screws but I couldnt find any small enough for the holes in the brackets
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Answer by rowlfe
Actually, there IS a stud in the wall, you just didn’t hit it. Locate a device, a “stud finder” which is actually a radio frequency device which senses density. As you move this over the drywall surface, it will indicate where there is wood behind the drywall, finding the stud. I have one, and they really DO work. The cost is only $ 10-$ 15. As another pointed out, you can also purchase drywall anchors. There are 2 types of anchor, sleeve and butterfly. The sleeve type is a tube of plastic which when you put in the screw expands and grips the sides of the hole. The butterfly type is metal with a very long screw. You put this into the hole and tighten the screw. As the screw pulls the end toward the inside side of the drywall, it flexes the metal and “legs” form which grip the drywall from behind. You remove the screw, put it through whatever you are fastening and screw it back in place.. This kind of anchor is permanent. It cannot be removed without doing some serious damage to the drywall. The plastic anchors hold less weight, but are not permanent, easily removed so the hole can be patched.
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How do I take measurements for curtains that will be hung over vertical blinds?
Question by ninfragile19: How do I take measurements for curtains that will be hung over vertical blinds?
I have a sliding glass door in my living room that goes out to the deck. I recently hung vertical blinds over the door, but am looking to put up a curtain as well for extra light blocking and hopefully to trap in some heat.
What is the best way to measure for curtains so that there the curtains will be wide enough and tall enough?
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Answer by seamstress
First and foremost, you will need to get a curtain rod that has brackets to extend past the projection of the vertical blinds when they are tilted open. This projection can be up to five inches or more.
There are several curtain rods to consider, depending on the look you are after.If you go with a telescoping metal rod and use drapery rings in the header (top section) of the drapery, then the area where the rod telescopes will constantly catch on the rings, causing frustration when you open and close the drapes. In this case, take a piece of scotch tape and make a small “ramp” as you wrap the tape to build up the height and gradually eliminate the difference in rod thicknesses at the telescoping intersection. This scenario can be avoided if you use a wooden seamless rod.
A traverse rod is operated by pulling strings to open and close the drapes, usually with a pleated header, which are on little hooks that go into sliders in the rod.
A regular pole rod, whether it be metal or wooden, used with a pocket header, causes the drapery difficult to maneuver as it is pulled open and closed, usually causing tearing over the course of time.
Now, for measuring. Most sliders will take a standard 84 inch long curtain panel. Make sure your rod is hung correctly so it will accommodate draperies that are 84″ long so you do not have to go through the expense in having the drapery hemmed. For the fullness (left to right measurement), the drapery panels should equal two and a half times the rod length. I say rod length instead of slider width because you may select to install your rod slightly overlapping the wall as to have a place for the drapery to stack, allowing more sunlight into the room when the drapery is open.
I hope this information has been helpful in selecting the right application for your window treatment.
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Categories: Window Treatments Questions Tags: Blinds, curtains, door, hung, measurements, open, over, take, Vertical
How do I decorate my home keeping the flow consistent?
Question by Shannon: How do I decorate my home keeping the flow consistent?
I don’t want each room in my home to look the same but at the same time, I’d like to avoid feeling like I live in a circus tent (ie: each room a different color/theme). Any ideas on giving each room it’s own feel while maintaining some unity? Thanks!
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Answer by catfromhades
Choose the color you want as dominant then use lighter and darker shades of that color in different rooms. You can also use two shades in the same room if you have a chair rail or wainscoting. For a focal point wall you can paint 3 walls one shade and the 4th a lighter or darker shade of the same or constasting color. You can also use this effect with one wall papered. (I don’t think wall paper is as popular this decade as in the past, but it would be ok in small doses. Using different window treatments in different bedrooms would give rooms a little individuality. I would keep the same window treatments in the living room and dining.
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What Color window treatments?
Question by Jessica L: What Color window treatments?
Hi so…my couches are sage green and my walls are like a peach tone paint and the carpet is light brown and then all of our furniture is a dark wood so I was wondering what color would look good for the two window treatments in my living room?? I was thinking a light beige but I have no clue :(thanks
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Answer by MailorderMaven
How about using the wall color in a deeper tone, with a sage accent? LIke these curtains from Bed Bath and Beyond, and use fabric glue or iron-on web tape to add a sage ribbon to the edge:
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=17264141&RN=22&KSKU=124255&
Or maybe these apricot drapes from the same site: http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/EnlargeProduct.asp?SKU=126538&ZMPHT=380/150088126538GZ.JPG
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how to make room with huge glass windows look modern yet private?
Question by Alyssa Knowles: how to make room with huge glass windows look modern yet private?
is there another way to enjoy privacy without having to hang windiw treatments?
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Answer by Sepro Grace
Translucent panels are easy to maintain, and are far more cost effective then other types of glass, or resin panels. They provide easy solutions to the various challenges faced by architects or interior designers. With residential buildings in particular, one issue that often comes into play is how to use the lighting to meet privacy requirements. With translucent glass, they can then diffuse the light so that it doesn’t bother neighbors, meets all building standards, and still manages to be aesthetically appealing.
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Do curtains convey with a house purchase in Texas?
Question by milf: Do curtains convey with a house purchase in Texas?
We sold our house and at signing the realtor said the buyer wanted all the curtains back. They are NOT custom sized to the windows. They are very taste specific. The red ones in the living room I bought to match my couch cushions and rug. The kitchen curtain matches my rugs and dishes. The bedroom curtains are the same fabric as my comforter set. Every window has custom fit blinds, which we of course left.
They also want the bronze rods and holdbacks for all the windows. Do we have to give them all our curtains?
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Answer by Steve D
The rods are considered attached, so they convey. Curtains and tie backs usually are not attached, so unless you made arrangements during the contract period to convey them, they go with you. Your realtor should know that.
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Curtain Design and style?
Question by GuReiSU: Curtain Design and style?
i have a list of deisgns here like Glass curtain and Drapery, Drapery with valance and swag, glass curtain w/ valance, roman shades and draperies, drapery and comice and double window treatment…
what are the differences of those?
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Answer by Kathy P
Check out the Smith and Noble website. They have a lot of information and a photo gallery where you can see some pictures of these items.
I’m not sure what you mean by “glass curtain”, but valance and swag; valance; and cornice are all treatments that go over a drapery usually at the top. The first two are considered soft treatments and the cornice is usually fabric and batting wrapped around a wood piece that adheres to the wall with brackets. You can find kits to make a cornice out of styrofoam or foam board.
Double window treatment I can only think means that you have say sheers under drapery panels.
Roman shades under draperies usually mean the draperies are stationary – they don’t open or close, and the roman shade provides the privacy and blocks light.
They all provide different looks and would be used in different styles of decorating (i.e. drapery with valance and swag might be more traditional where a roman shade and drapery could more contemporary/casual).
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Categories: Window Treatments Questions Tags: Curtain, Curtain Design, Design, double, mean, Style, usually