And there was lots and lots or ironing with these 100% cotton drapes. As for the rods, I picked up simple cafe curtain rods from Wally World. They were 3 bucks each. Custom bay window rods are a ridiculous amount of money, so we just lined three up on each window and saved ourselves the fortune.
Close up of where the rods meet. |
And because we have a 1-year old we bout a few extra rod holders for superior pull/yank/swing protection. Yes, it would have looked a lot sleeker with out them, but Greta is our priority and the extra blips on the oil-rubbed bronze rods don’t hold a candle to her safety.
Much softer. And a definite improvement in our opinion (although we totally get long curtains aren’t for everyone). Now, switching out those oogly metal blinds for some, I don’t know, bamboo ones would be money. Good thing I ordered some from Overstock a week a go. New blinds are due to arrive tomorrow. Stay tuned. :)
Our wood grain Shaker cabinet fronts were designed for busy, high-traffic homes like ours. Clad with durable textured thermofoils, this line is compatible with Sektion, Akurum, Godmorgon, and Besta cabinets from IKEA. It's the perfect, practical way to add the warmth of wood to all the rooms of your home.
We have teamed up with Loloi to create a line of rugs that are as affordable as they are beautiful. This collection houses a great mix of traditional and modern rugs, in cottage-y colorways, as well as vintage-inspired beauties that you’ll want to roll out in every room.
We partnered with Stuga on a line of hardwood floors — The Ingrid is really livable, and the color is very neutral. It doesn’t lean warm or cool, it’s that just right in-between. We have really loved putting it everywhere in our house. It’s the best jumping-off point for design, no matter your interior style. In addition to being beautiful, Ingrid is really durable — we have three kids, and we always have a home construction project going on. Ingrid stands up to it all.
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I am so in love with that rug!
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Wow, I cant believe the change that did. Simple and beautiful, I LOVE this space.
looks much better!!
hi from your newest follower :)
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Wow! That “room just keeps getting better and better! The last picture when you put down the rug I was like, “dang that looks good!” I think the curtains were the frosting on the cake for sure.
what a difference they make. great job! i do hate it when things take longer than you expected, but these are worth it!
Glad you found us, Amber!
i love the progress!! can’t wait to see how it all comes together :)
p.s. i am new to your blog, love it!
you cannot be stopped! It’s one thing after another. I love these little updates!!