my solution for large windows

Remember my large windows?

I had to take care of them,

for a few reasons: privacy in the evening for the back,

barking control for the front (and echoing!)

and also energy efficiency, even with double pane windows!



I also previously mentioned that I am a little bite

of a curtain snob,

which happens to be a problem right now

as finances are tight.

So instead of buying yards and yards of fabric,

I went the painter drop cloth route,

I know it has been done before...

(including by me!)

But the price cannot be matched!

I purchased 7 drop clothes (9 x 6)

and after washing them and ironing them (!),

I hanged them on rods, close to the ceiling.

(and yes we have a stainless steel table!)

It balances out very nicely with the green walls

and I think it looks amazing with the fireplace.

Black dog likes this location,

even without a fire!

For the front and side windows,

I used double rods,

and reused the previous owner's light curtains,

they are too short but they will do until

I can purchase some better one

(they are natural fiber, so I do like them,

they just are too short!)

 

I am also planning on cutting this drop cloth in half

to make 2 panels,

one on each side of the window,

just need to finish organizing my craft place

(that could take a while!)

in the mean time it is functional!

Do you remember the weird wall I was talking about?

well here it is:

I am not sure how to describe it,

it is lattice-like, but sturdy,

it adds a lot of presence and light to both sides,

and it definitively has a fun retro vibe!

It is a great place to play hide and seek,
 depending on the angle,
you can see through or get a solid wall,
it makes for some fun time!

To finish this part of the house
we need to put some art/picture/stuff
on the walls!
It feels already like home!

Happy day!