Q. I have an open-concept living room, dining space as well as kitchen area with cathedral ceilings. On the north wall there is a 6’ patio door as well as a 6’ window. On the south wall in the dining area there is a 4’ by 5’ window as well as in the kitchen area area there is a 4’ by 4’ window. I have vertical blinds on the patio door. The 6’ window next to it is treated with a directly valance as well as has a honeycomb blind underneath. On the dining space window there is the exact same valance with venetians. The kitchen area window has easy curtains. I would like to modification them all however I’m not sure what to do. Our home is located on a lake, which is the focal point of the area with the north patio door as well as window. The interior style is country with dark eco-friendly carpet, yearn walls as well as a green, burgundy as well as blue plaid sofa.
— Wendy Thompson, Skootamatta Lake, Ont.
A. You are extremely fortunate to have the possibility of bringing so much light into your open space. however keep in mind that windows are essentially what relates one area to another. groups of windows, even if they are not the exact same size, ought to be treated in the similar manner. This works to unify a area visually.
In your case, it will assist to bring together the three separate functions of your space. keep fabric, colour as well as style the exact same throughout. However, you will have to depart somewhat for the covering of the patio door. A easy style of window coverings ought to be utilized in each area. This will highlight the two focal areas in the area — the view of the lake as well as your amazing cathedral ceiling. think about roman blinds for all of the windows — they work particularly well in living as well as dining spaces in addition to kitchens. They are quickly rolled up or down as well as enable a great deal of light indoors. As well, when they are drawn up, they produce a neat pleated pattern. For your patio door think about a easy pleated draw curtain to complement the romans. You can likewise utilize a tie-back to let light in with the door.
Try to stay away from strong patterns as well as stay with solid colours. strong patterns will overwhelm the natural structure of the yearn walls. For colour, pick up the blue or burgundy of the sofa to contrast the dark eco-friendly of the carpet. A soft version of one of these colours ought to work well. A darker colour will make your area as well dark as there are numerous dark colours already. Roman blinds need a durable fabric, not flimsy. When choosing material look for a easy cotton or canvas to choose your country theme.
Don’t fail to remember the linings of your window coverings since this is exactly how your windows present themselves to the outside world. Be sure to keep these consistent — white is typically finest since it is neutral.
If you are feeling a bit daring, think about leaving the patio door uncovered with romans on all of the windows. This is the supreme method to bring in that fantastic view of the lake.