Yesterday morning I sprung up out of bed way before my alarm with tons of ideas brewing in my head. Does this ever happen to you? My best creative thoughts come when I’d least like them to (i.e. when I’m asleep). One was for an idea I’m brewing up for a christmas gift (which will be revealed at a later date, if all goes well) and the other was for curtains for our home office. Now, why 5:00 am and striped curtains seem to be a winning combo, I’ll never know. But I’ve been saving some images of striped curtains recently and think these just might be the ticket for our office curtain dilemma.
These striped curtains from Little Green Notebook started my striped obsession, and the search for further curtains of the same.
It wasn’t until I found these curtains and a super helpful tutorial that I really started to ponder the idea of stripes in our office. I love a good, graphic print and what’s better than a bold stripe? Oh, and horizontal and thick stripes for this girl – I’d like to avoid any traditional vertical stripes in this office because, frankly, it’s just not my style. I have a hard time finding the right fabric most of the time, so I’m seriously considering a DIY approach for these puppies. Now’s where my lovely readers come in to play.
Here is a very rough sketch of some ideas I’m considering for the office window treatments. I’d love to bring in the mustardy yellow that’s in the lamp shade and reupholstered chair, but I’m not sure if that would be too drastic on two windows (4 panels). I love the tone on tone of a light gray and a white, but maybe I need Option 3 to bring a little bit of both colors into the room. Option 3 may be a bit more traditional, so I’m a bit hesitant about that one. Just to refresh your memory, the curtains would be going in this lovely hole that we call the office:
Care to share your thoughts on the curtain options? I’m not 100% on the striped look (when am I ever 100% on anything house related?) but I’d love to hear what the blog world thinks and hopefully help in my decision-making. Poll time – go!
Un-tagged images yoinked from Apartment Therapy and Smitten Design.
I do like Option 3. Guess that means I’m traditional? I think the thin stripe of mustardy yellow adds just the right amount of pop.
I would definitely go with the option 3 Audrey. Hope you’re doing well!!!! :)
#3
#3…but i like traditional when mixed with other more modern styles. super fun. i love horizontal stripes.
#3 definitely. I think it makes it look modern.
First off – I thought my family was the only one who used the word “yoink!” Love that you said that
Personally, I love striped drapes and I love Option #2 – but I’m a neutral loving girl and would have a hard time not choosing the most neutral one.
Three – go with number three.
I can’t wait to see the finished project. Whoot!
Also, I love love love that chair fabric. I might have to cover my dining chairs in that one.
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um. now i want striped drapes too! love ‘em! i cast my vote for OPTION #3.
oops. actually i meant to vote for option #1. i was distracted by all the other votes for 3. :)
hemmmmm 2 so calm
I like option 3 if you go with stripes.
I never noticed how good striped curtains look! I’m a huge fan of grey, so I vote #2!
Option 3 is good, but I love the floor length drapes in the opening picture!