We don´t have any curtains in our living room at the moment since I can´t decide what type to choose. I guess I´m a bit afraid to take away the lovely light that we have in our living room, so I need something that takes away the glare but not the light. Therefore, I´m wondering if you dear readers could help me find out what kind of curtains that will suit this window and our living room…
<a href=”http://polldaddy.com/poll/5373589/”>What kind of curtains do you suggest?</a>
I hope you have some good suggestions for me {smile}. Please write your color suggestions and other thoughts in the comment section in addition to choosing your favorite choice in the poll above.
Thank you for your help!
I also want thank you for all your comments on my previous post. I´m truly happy about every single vote on NIB´s “Summer Paradise” challenge. Thank you, sweethearts!
(Images: Nina Holst )
Du har det så utrolig lyst og fint. Og jeg elsker de hvite gulvene dine♥
Jeg synes det er vanskelig med gardiner… Jeg har et vindu med hvite gardiner og to vindu med lameller. Resten er uten noe som helst.
Jeg kjøpte rullegardiner i hvit bambus på living, syns de ble helt perfekte!
Du kan se dem her:
http://silje-vaniljeis.blogspot.com/2011/07/gode-venner-sommeridyll-og-bruktfunn.html
Nydelig stue du har, lykke til med valget!
Klem fra Silje
Skjønner godt at du vil ta vare på det fantastiske lyset du har, så hva med noen florlette hvit gardiner. Tror det ville blitt et lett og vakkert uttrykk.
Klem Madelén
Dear Nina,
I stumbled upon your georgeous blog through Anja’s post (http://lebutiksofie.blogspot.com), I must admit I AM THRILLED!
Also downloaded the App onto my iPhone 4 so I can read your newest posts on the go ;o)
GREAT APP!
Your living room is stunning, I for my part couldn’t decide either and I would just leave the window as it is.
Hope the other voters are more decisive than I am – unfortunately, I am not a very big help {smile}.
Have a nice evening!
Hugs
Cate
http://lauikati.blogspot.com
I den grad roller blinds betyr liftgardin har jeg stemt på det! Min mening er i hvertfall IKKE noe som stjeler lys. Evt fjorlette gjennomskinnelige hvite lange gardiner. Ikke panel etter min menig:-) da fikk du min ærligste tilbakemelding<3 tihi.. Love you so
Enig med Madelèn over her – “gjennomsiktige” hvite gardiner vil være helt perfekt 🙂
I have this type of curtais, just like this great blogger
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_iod8AfLH9x4/TXaWUVHuPII/AAAAAAAADzg/DIMYOAjU4ZU/IMG_0877_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800
pic from
http://hvitetulipaner.blogspot.com/
Hei vennen!!
Jeg har litt av samme problem som deg, så jeg følger med her inne.. hihi. Syns forslagene over er veldig bra. De har noen lekre gjennomsiktige hvite gardiner på ikea (de vi har på soverommet), de hadde sikkert vært fine.. Ellers syns jeg de bambus rullgardinene var veldig fine 🙂
Bare si fra når dere er klar for besøk!
Klem
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Jeg ville definitivt gått for lette liftgardiner der lyset slipper gjennom. Nå skal det sies at jeg i utgansgpunktet ikke er verdens største fan av gardiner og har flere vinduer uten, men en liftgardin i herlig lin gjør susen nå man ønsker å skjerme for innsyn eller lune av rommet. Hos deg hadde en lys gråtone som går to-i-ton med detaljene i stuen din vært fantstisk. Tidløst hvitt blir heller aldri feil.
Kristine 🙂
Hei Nina:) Takk for masse fin inspirasjon på bloggen din:)
Selv er jeg veldig glad i liftgardiner! De kan du regulerere som du vil i ulike høyder. Jeg har forelsket meg helt i stoffene fra Designersguild.com-her finnes det stoffer i alle varianter&kvaliteter:)
Kine:)
Have you thought of honeycomb/cellular blinds? The seem to offer a lot of light through even when closed. They are also energy efficient. Because they are thin and lightweight, they keep your home cool and still let the light in, while in winter, they help to insulate your home. Just a thought.
http://www.all-about-blinds.com/cellular-shades.html
Wow! So may good suggestions already – you are the best! <3
Tynne liftgardiner eller hvite trepersienner. Vi har hvite trepersienner, og har stort sett hatt det samme hvor vi har bodd. Synes de er pene og dekorative i tillegg til å holde skinnet ute.
Lykke til med valget:)
klem
Jeg ville ha brukt gjennomsiktige gardiner i hvit eller grå -kanskje chiffon eller noe sånt… i alle fall noe som slipper lyset gjennom!
Men jeg liker godt gardinløse vinduer også, har det i lange perioder på stua vår. For tiden har jeg gjennomsiktige lys syrinfargede gardiner…
Lykke til med valget!
Klem
Lise
Your livingroom looks very lovely! I totally love your pillows! Your curtains should be a mixture out of the colours of your pillow. Maybe grey and white.
Much love,
Verena
Jeg synes det er fint med kun kapper på sommeren, så slipper man inn alt lyset, men slipper at det ser tomt ut og man har fortsatt masse tumleplass i vinduskarmen 🙂
Så akkurat noen fine her, så du skjønner hva jeg mener:
http://ljo-s.blogspot.com/2011/08/nor-for-dere-ogsa-gardinkappe.html
Klem,
Signe
Absolutt et bra forslag, Signe. Kappen du viser til var veldig fin, men jeg tror jeg må gå for noe som kunne dekke viduet litt mer når solen skinner rett inn på ettermiddagen 🙂 (Slik at jeg slipper å vaske vinduet hele tiden også..hehe )
Jeg er ikke tilhenger av gardiner, men lameller og hvite persienner derimot er både praktisk og fint…
Det du bestemmer deg for er jeg helt sikker på at blir NYDELIG, slik som alt annet hjemme hos deg 🙂
Lykke til…
Gleder meg til flere bilder allerede 🙂
Klem May Helen
Have you thought about “frosting” the glass? Here in the States you can get very cool sheets that basically stick on to the glass, so you cut the glare (and can walk around without trousers!) but still get nearly all the light. Otherwise I’d say go with sheers that you can draw when you’re tired. 🙂
I have the same problem–what to do? I think a combination of Roman shades and panels would be nice; A neutral color on the Roman Shades and a print on the panels that goes with your pillows.Here, Roman shades are very expensive
thanks for sharing a very nice home like this ..
Jeg må bare si at jeg absolutt elsker bloggen din!! Så god smak du har:)
Min nye favoritt interiør blogg<3
Klemmer Tessi
http://tessi-la-la-land.blogspot.com/
A wonderful living room! I love it!
Jenny
being forever in love with light and takin into consideration both the beauty of the window’s view and the window itself, I would rather leave it as it is.
Still, if the need to filter light is very important to be met, then I’d suggest something that doesn’t attract attention at all, so that the focus still remains on the wonderful home accessories & view out of the window.
Suggestion ~>
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/80026708
love how it appears milky white, being almost transparent in fact.
Good luck Nina, whatever you do, your living space is just gorgeous!
xoxo 🙂
You are thinking like I´m thinking, Iro 🙂 I actually have one on my terrace door.. I love it.
The thing is that Ikea does not make them in the width that I need. My window is too wide:(
Otherwise they would be perfect!
xo
Trude: Frosting the glass would take away the glare, but I would like to have the opportunity to look out the window into my garden…
Patti: I like your thoughts. The good thing is that roman shades aren´t that expensive here in Norway 🙂
Thank you all for your FAB feeback – you are very helpful <3 <3 <3
fantastiske bilder av en skikkelig deilig stue! her passer det å droppe gardinene 🙂
We have huge windows in our apartment and I wanted a little warmth without covering them entirely – we are on the top floor so no privacy issues. I ended up going for some simple white linen curtains on either side of the windows. They can be drawn at night but I usually have them open. They are the same shade as your sofa. I’m really happy with the result. Take care, Nina
Luftige, tynne, flagrende hvite gardiner… (sånn helt vanlig oppheng med én gardin på hver side av vinduet) Min mening er at du bør unngå liftgardin, rullegardin og lignende typer pga fasongen på vinduet. Tror at om du har en gardin øverst i vinduet er det fare for at vinduet blir “trykket flatt” synsmessig.
Ellers vil jeg si at du har en inspirerende og flott blogg! Liker særlig godt diy-prosjektene og borddekkings-innleggene. 🙂
I have polled.. because you can get a panel that is sheer… to allow light in.. Is it possible for people to see in to your home? If it is i would have the panel up all the time. Or a roman blind type thing that you can keep up to allow light in all the time.
I like the panel curtains! But roller blinds would be nice as well!
KID har noen veldig fine lift-gardiner som slipper inn mye lys! Selv har jeg kjøpt de i grått, men er sikker på at de finnes i hvitt også! 🙂
Anonym: Tusen takk for en hyggelig hilsen og tips om gardiner. Mulig du har rett i det at vinduet kan bli trykket flatt. Det skal helt klart tas med i vurderingen.
Hearthandmade: No one can see in to our living room, so I onluy need something that will take away the glare.
Angelica: Tror jeg har de samme i grått på kjøkkenet. Er veldig fornøyd med de, men de finnes dessverre ikke i lengden jeg har på dette vinduet. 140cm er det lengste.
Your new living room looks fabulous Nina! For the curtains, I would recommend white MATILDA curtain from IKEA. I’m using it in my living room – it lets in all the light – but the glare, not heavy-looking and its a bargain too.
P.S: Love the Coca Cola crate!
I’d suggest lace curtains – they’re sheer but will cover the glare and will still allow for all the light to come in. You could pick just plain white or why not try grey or even lilac? And it doesn’t matter if they go behind the sofa as you don’t have to pull them aside.
I love your style of decor so I’m sure whatever you decide to do will look amazing!!
If you have time, come and have a look at my blog too. I’d love for you to see my home too. 🙂
http://elisa-homeiswheretheheartis.blogspot.com/
mitt forslag er hvite lin lift-gardiner. blir aldri feil synes jeg 🙂
de har kjempefine på KID til en billig penge.
gleder meg til å se hva du velger, blir nok lekkert uansett…
sommerhilsen til deg 🙂
I would definitely go for 2 layers 1 sheer and 1 black out/thick material. Normally this is done with curtain rods, but you are right, it would be better to have DUAL roman blinds (like this: http://fourseasonsblinds.com.au/blinds/dual-roller-blinds). Sorry I didn’t vote on top because that option wasn’t in.
As for color, I thought of you when I saw this: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EnvobJX_WF8/TIzhkOFj_TI/AAAAAAAAAC0/Ce50qkDCI6g/s1600/roller+blinds.jpg
Personally I would have it in a light color like cream or super light tan. But that’s me.
What do you think?
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There are many ways to cover the windows in our home. I want to order some roller blinds for my kitchen and bathroom. Please suggest me from where I can buy these blinds.
Hi Nina!
You’re living room is absolutely gorgeous! I would either suggest roller blinds or wood shutters.