New Curtains for the Living Room
With Frank and I getting married in two months we have been working through combining his things with mine at my house. One of the big items under consideration is what to do with the TV.
I have only ever owned one TV, a TV/VCR combo that I bought used over ten years ago that is up in my bedroom. Frank, however, is a man of electronics and felt that I should join the rest of humanity that has a TV built in this century in their living room. Compromise won the day and Frank's enormous TV (by my standards, he thinks an 80" TV would look much better) moved into the living room but I got to put it on a cute sideboard that I had instead of Frank's glass and metal TV stand.
The only problem is that with super couch taking up a large area of the living room there is only one wall to put the TV on, which happens to have two windows on it. I tried a bunch of things like centering the TV between the windows and centering it on the window to the right but everything looked awkward.
I decided that the best solution would be to hang curtains all along the wall. I looked around a bit and found three great options from the Target Threshold line that I brought home. Since Frank is going to be living here, too, I decided to start getting his opinion on decorating matters around the house and asked him about the curtains.
I ruled out the navy curtain with cream embroidery on the left right away since it was a more purple hue than the rug and really clashed. I was partial to the middle one but Frank hated it. He said that it looked like a really bad shower curtain and that he wouldn't wish that curtain on his worst enemy and then proceeded to make jokes about the curtain for the next few days.
That meant the curtain on the right was the clear winner. It is navy blue with some thin stripes of shades of blue and white running across it. The fabric is a nice heavy weight and the curtain is fully lined with white light blocking fabric. Curtains can be pricey and these seemed to be a great quality for the price.
The store only sells the curtains in 84" lengths, but I was able to order them online in 95". I used a brushed silver drapery rod and four panels to create my wall of curtains.
I really like how it turned out and it is a good step in the right direction, I think. I still have a lot to do, like some wire management, finding a solution other than a kitchen stool for the cable box and figuring out how to balance out the TV being off center on the wall.
I also got another set of curtains for the window that is over the couch. Having done this is giving me the itch to paint the walls (I want to go with a lighter color to balance out the dark curtains) but there are other larger projects that need to come first. My house is a never ending project but I love it.
Just for fun, and to look back at how far things have come, here is a photo of this same spot in demo mode about a month after I bought my house. Plaster and lathe removal, I do not miss you...
Friday, May 17, 2013 at 8:38AM | Posted by Lisa | 31 Comments | Share Article | Email Article | Print Article 
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Wow what a difference in the before & after shots. I think as you live with the new curtains, the big T.V. more and more solutions will appear to you. Balancing the big T.V.s is an ongoing issue in our home - our comprise included a trip to Ikea. While it is not totally my "Pinterest" vision it is an improvement and one I like and can live with. I like lots of wood in shades of oak and or fruitwood, the black Ikea works as I took some black bristol board and lined the back of the bookcases with it so there was a tie in and I used a few black accent pots. Homes, for me and appears to be for you, a source of great comfort and joy, with the odd annoyance thrown in which allows lots of that creativity to sparkle.
Looks great Lisa! I, too, prefer the white curtains, but if my DH expressed such dislike, I would listen! Ah, compromise, the cornerstone of a great marriage!
Mary-Lou- Thank you! It sounds like you have a good solution for balancing a big TV in your home. Very creative!
Hilary- Haha! Yes, there was no way that I could use the white curtains with the way he hated them. Luckily he likes most of the things that I do around the house.
Its amazing to see the transformation between what your house was and what it is now. I love the contrast between the colour of your walls and your curtains. Thanks for the post.
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Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! It's heartwarming to hear about the merging of your lives and decor styles. Your compromise on the TV placement and choice of curtains shows both practicality and style. Involving Frank in the decision-making process is a lovely touch, despite his humorous critiques. The navy blue curtains with stripes sound like a chic choice, and ordering them in a longer length was a smart move. Your dedication to improving your home, one curtain at a time, is admirable. Best of luck with your future projects, and may your home always reflect your love and partnership beautifully!
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! It's truly inspiring to witness the merging of your lives and decorating styles. The journey of blending your possessions, especially the TV dilemma, is a testament to compromise and love. Frank's insistence on bringing your home into the 21st century adds an exciting twist to the mix, showcasing the fusion of old and new.