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[iluvcarats]

I am redoing my kids rooms. We live in an old tudor with the original leaded glass windows. In terms of the curtain/drapes, can they go all the way to the floor, or as a rule should they be the same size as the window? The windows are about 45" long.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

I like them to the floor.

 

[iluvcarats]

It doesn''t matter if they are much longer than the windows?

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Can you post a picture of their room?

 

[Hera]

Yes,go to the floor even if it would be much longer than the window.

 

[iluvcarats]

Thanks Tacori and Hera! I was hoping you''d say that!
I''ll post pics when I''m done.

 

[pennquaker09]

I agree, to the floor. Specifically, I think they should stop right before hitting the flooring. If they''re silk or something like that, a small puddle is recommended.

 

[lilyfoot]

Date: 2/28/2010 4:33:08 PM
Author: heraanderson
Yes,go to the floor even if it would be much longer than the window.

Yep

 

[Burk]

I agree to the floor and will be checking back to see pics! I love your house iluv!!

 

[laine]

In the main living spaces or in the master bedroom, I''d definitely say to the floor, but in a kids room, that may not be practical. I would think about whether your kids would end up pulling on them or if they would get in the way when the kids are playing. Closer to the size of the window may be a better choice--you need to consider your situation.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

laine, her kids are old enough to know better

but that is a good reminder for those with little ones.

iluv, can''t wait to see the finished rooms! I know they will look great.

 

[Hudson_Hawk]

Date: 3/1/2010 2:22:07 PM
Author: laine
In the main living spaces or in the master bedroom, I''d definitely say to the floor, but in a kids room, that may not be practical. I would think about whether your kids would end up pulling on them or if they would get in the way when the kids are playing. Closer to the size of the window may be a better choice--you need to consider your situation.

Ditto, I can totally see a kid twirling him/herself up in them and then falling over, taking the whole rod, etc down with them. And this goes for older kids as well as younger!

 

[iluvcarats]

Thanks Tacori and Burk! I will post when they are done. Probably one more week.

Thanks for your input laine - that is definitely something to consider.
My kids are older, and like Tacori said, should know better, although....

They still jump on the bed from time to time

I think they will leave the curtains alone.

These are the curtains for DS

 

[iluvcarats]

and these are for DD

 

[Tacori E-ring]

pretty! Where did you get DS''s curtains from? I love both but would love those for ME

 

[iluvcarats]

Date: 3/1/2010 3:49:24 PM
Author: Tacori E-ring
pretty! Where did you get DS's curtains from? I love both but would love those for ME

Thanks! They are from Pottery Barn Teen

 

[Hera]

Would your daughter require more coverage from the early morning sun?

 

[iluvcarats]

I wish!
We live in Rochester NY. Not a lot of sun. And the tudor is dark.