Window Treatments Sticker Shock!

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Anonymous wrote:I'm adding some DC designers to the mix.

I'm always admiring the window treatments that Kelly Proxmire does in her work...


Check out this room by Darryl Carter:

I would be very mad if I paid a designer a ton of money to do this room. It is so incredibly boring and has no life in it at all.

That is the lewk though you’re supposed to add interest with whimsical antique-y “art” can you tell Darryl Carter has never done it for me but still to each his own.

I actually like these window treatments a lot but I wouldn’t pay $500 per window for them!

Considering those are probably 11ft cielings and 8ft windows and there are shades below those curtains, you definitely would be paying more than $500/window.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm adding some DC designers to the mix.

I'm always admiring the window treatments that Kelly Proxmire does in her work...


Check out this room by Darryl Carter:

I would be very mad if I paid a designer a ton of money to do this room. It is so incredibly boring and has no life in it at all.

That is the lewk though you’re supposed to add interest with whimsical antique-y “art” can you tell Darryl Carter has never done it for me but still to each his own.

I actually like these window treatments a lot but I wouldn’t pay $500 per window for them!

Oh I think that window is more like $3500. Easily.

For sure and a prime example how, if you have money you probably are living in a home with 20+ windows, high ceilings, therefore large windows. Wouldn't even be particularly high end to spend 2k/window on 30 windows. Also a nice home isn't going to have small standard windows which is what IKEA is good for.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm adding some DC designers to the mix.

I'm always admiring the window treatments that Kelly Proxmire does in her work...


Check out this room by Darryl Carter:

I would be very mad if I paid a designer a ton of money to do this room. It is so incredibly boring and has no life in it at all.

I can’t believe you wretched snobs keep ruining the fun curtain detailing convo.

That is the lewk though you’re supposed to add interest with whimsical antique-y “art” can you tell Darryl Carter has never done it for me but still to each his own.

I actually like these window treatments a lot but I wouldn’t pay $500 per window for them!

Oh I think that window is more like $3500. Easily.

For sure and a prime example how, if you have money you probably are living in a home with 20+ windows, high ceilings, therefore large windows. Wouldn't even be particularly high end to spend 2k/window on 30 windows. Also a nice home isn't going to have small standard windows which is what IKEA is good for.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm adding some DC designers to the mix.

I'm always admiring the window treatments that Kelly Proxmire does in her work...


Check out this room by Darryl Carter:

I would be very mad if I paid a designer a ton of money to do this room. It is so incredibly boring and has no life in it at all.

That is the lewk though you’re supposed to add interest with whimsical antique-y “art” can you tell Darryl Carter has never done it for me but still to each his own.

I actually like these window treatments a lot but I wouldn’t pay $500 per window for them!

Oh I think that window is more like $3500. Easily.

For sure and a prime example how, if you have money you probably are living in a home with 20+ windows, high ceilings, therefore large windows. Wouldn't even be particularly high end to spend 2k/window on 30 windows. Also a nice home isn't going to have small standard windows which is what IKEA is good for.

I can’t believe you wretched snobs keep ruining the fun curtain detailing convo.

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Anonymous wrote:Bummer she covered up all of the window moulding. Inside-mount roman shades look so much better. Or simple shades.

Disagree, I think inside mount Roman shades tend to make windows look small and narrow. Especially if the shades will stand alone (no drapes), I think outside mount looks much better.

I agree. I hung some above the window so when it’s pulled up, the bottom edge is just below the moulding, but not blocking the glass. It looks nice and we can use all the sun we can get due to how the house is situated.

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Anonymous wrote:How on earth do you clean those heavy monstrosities? I imagine them collecting years of dust and filth. Yikes.

The same way I have my Heriz rugs cleaned. By a professional.

Not trying to be an ass, but I don't think many of you are in the demographic to understand how these things work.

I simply cannot imagine putting an IKEA curtain on Target hardware against a room with Schumacher wall coverings.

Its OK that some people have more disposable income. Seriously, you will be OK and get through this revelation.

LOL. What “demographic” do you think likes dated window treatments?

700HHI
2.8M custom home

I hate heavy curtains, valences, etc.

Love when posters feel the need to post their hhi to their comments. Too funny.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm adding some DC designers to the mix.

I'm always admiring the window treatments that Kelly Proxmire does in her work...


Check out this room by Darryl Carter:

I would be very mad if I paid a designer a ton of money to do this room. It is so incredibly boring and has no life in it at all.

+1

This room is so DCUM - so bland.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bummer she covered up all of the window moulding. Inside-mount roman shades look so much better. Or simple shades.

Disagree, I think inside mount Roman shades tend to make windows look small and narrow. Especially if the shades will stand alone (no drapes), I think outside mount looks much better.

We have large, modern windows with beautiful moulding (copied from historic home) so inside-mount looks best.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm adding some DC designers to the mix.

I'm always admiring the window treatments that Kelly Proxmire does in her work...


Check out this room by Darryl Carter:

I would be very mad if I paid a designer a ton of money to do this room. It is so incredibly boring and has no life in it at all.

That is the lewk though you’re supposed to add interest with whimsical antique-y “art” can you tell Darryl Carter has never done it for me but still to each his own.

I actually like these window treatments a lot but I wouldn’t pay $500 per window for them!

Oh I think that window is more like $3500. Easily.

For sure and a prime example how, if you have money you probably are living in a home with 20+ windows, high ceilings, therefore large windows. Wouldn't even be particularly high end to spend 2k/window on 30 windows. Also a nice home isn't going to have small standard windows which is what IKEA is good for.

What kind of a moron pays 2k/window for beige curtains and shades? That whole room screams pottery barn + extra monotony.

2k per curtain makes sense if the trend was for elaborate window treatments, but simple stuff like this? Not worth it! That’s like paying 500 for plastic shoes that look like rights. Just buy the rights!

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*shoes that look like rothys

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm adding some DC designers to the mix.

I'm always admiring the window treatments that Kelly Proxmire does in her work...


Check out this room by Darryl Carter:

I would be very mad if I paid a designer a ton of money to do this room. It is so incredibly boring and has no life in it at all.

That is the lewk though you’re supposed to add interest with whimsical antique-y “art” can you tell Darryl Carter has never done it for me but still to each his own.

I actually like these window treatments a lot but I wouldn’t pay $500 per window for them!

Oh I think that window is more like $3500. Easily.

For sure and a prime example how, if you have money you probably are living in a home with 20+ windows, high ceilings, therefore large windows. Wouldn't even be particularly high end to spend 2k/window on 30 windows. Also a nice home isn't going to have small standard windows which is what IKEA is good for.

What kind of a moron pays 2k/window for beige curtains and shades? That whole room screams pottery barn + extra monotony.

2k per curtain makes sense if the trend was for elaborate window treatments, but simple stuff like this? Not worth it! That’s like paying 500 for plastic shoes that look like rights. Just buy the rights!

2k will not get you elaborate curtains. In my master bedroom, I have 8ft windows.i have shutters and blackout curtains. I don't shop at Pottery Barn, we had a designer come in and the shutters were 1,400ea each (had to do painted wood, composite was too heavy for windows of our size). We then layered lined blackout drapes along the sides of the windows and those with hardware were $900/each. This is with the designer discount. That was $2,300/window. I live at the beach and I can assure you I don't want elaborate. I like light and airy. Hence the 4in shutters. However in some rooms I do need curtains to block out all sun and for a feeling of warmth.

For fun, I just looked at Pottery Barn and "on sale" the curtain alone would have been, for my home over $500 each window, no idea on the hardware. I think I got a good deal at $900 including install. Plus my curtains had to be longer than the longest PB even offers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm adding some DC designers to the mix.

I'm always admiring the window treatments that Kelly Proxmire does in her work...


Check out this room by Darryl Carter:

I would be very mad if I paid a designer a ton of money to do this room. It is so incredibly boring and has no life in it at all.

That is the lewk though you’re supposed to add interest with whimsical antique-y “art” can you tell Darryl Carter has never done it for me but still to each his own.

I actually like these window treatments a lot but I wouldn’t pay $500 per window for them!

Oh I think that window is more like $3500. Easily.

For sure and a prime example how, if you have money you probably are living in a home with 20+ windows, high ceilings, therefore large windows. Wouldn't even be particularly high end to spend 2k/window on 30 windows. Also a nice home isn't going to have small standard windows which is what IKEA is good for.

What kind of a moron pays 2k/window for beige curtains and shades? That whole room screams pottery barn + extra monotony.

2k per curtain makes sense if the trend was for elaborate window treatments, but simple stuff like this? Not worth it! That’s like paying 500 for plastic shoes that look like rights. Just buy the rights!

2k will not get you elaborate curtains. In my master bedroom, I have 8ft windows.i have shutters and blackout curtains. I don't shop at Pottery Barn, we had a designer come in and the shutters were 1,400ea each (had to do painted wood, composite was too heavy for windows of our size). We then layered lined blackout drapes along the sides of the windows and those with hardware were $900/each. This is with the designer discount. That was $2,300/window. I live at the beach and I can assure you I don't want elaborate. I like light and airy. Hence the 4in shutters. However in some rooms I do need curtains to block out all sun and for a feeling of warmth.

For fun, I just looked at Pottery Barn and "on sale" the curtain alone would have been, for my home over $500 each window, no idea on the hardware. I think I got a good deal at $900 including install. Plus my curtains had to be longer than the longest PB even offers.

I’m sure it’s lovely but honestly, I don’t know whether you got your money’s worth, and you wouldn’t feel compelled to post all that if you felt you did. I just hope your entire room isn’t beige or greige.

[Anonymous]

PP, I bet your master is gorgeous!

Some large windows with draperies...feeling calm, neutral spaces this morning.

[Anonymous]

The moral of the story is that when I come to your house, I size up your curtains and know roughly what you paid. If I love them I may comment on your pleats. I don’t judge either way - tbh all this curtain knowledge can be a burden. At least I don’t know or care anything about your purse.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PP, I bet your master is gorgeous!

Some large windows with draperies...feeling calm, neutral spaces this morning.

oooo, thanks!!

Lol at the sunburst “HELLO WE HAVE HIDDEN THE TV BEHIND THIS ENORMOUS SUNBURST”
I also think that room is an example of when hanging the hardware so high above the top of the window doesn’t work for me. Maybe it’s the contrasting color. I love it when there’s a Roman shade behind the curtains - my eye is always fooled.

Arched windows are tough. The first one works for me pretty well, the last one not at all. Idk what the solution is maybe a giant hidden movie screen situation from the ceiling if you need to block the light. That is a very tough window configuration to dress.