Can’t wait to see what you come up with. I love the idea of coral curtains however before I would buy the fabric and make curtains, I would order some inexpensive coral curtains from Walmart, hang them and if the color works for you then I would invest the money to make the curtains that you love. I love your idea of using the watercolor fabric on coral curtains, but on the sides instead of the bottom. Have you given any thought to elegant valances and cordless top down, bottom up blinds? You get the smaller pop of color you were wanting without it being overpowering. That said, I’d repaint the chairs black, use the coral drapes ( trim somewhere & your fabric choice) AND upholster your armless dining chairs in a green based fabric. Clear, vibrant color rather than a dusty hue! They have grommets (yuck) but sometimes you have to give a little to get a lot! . Not being a critic but the green chairs seems to interrupt the flow you’ve already created. Fun functional roman shades for privacy. At first I thought it would be too many segmented things, with all the moldings on the walls, but then I found this picture and think something like this could work well for your space: http://www.houzz.com/photos/119456/William-Hefner-Architecture-Interiors-and-Landscape-traditional-dining-room-los-angeles, Betsy M., I just looked up those 2-toned drapes! I love that you put my cat in it. I just don’t understand people who make ugly comments to bloggers. So here’s hoping that one of those samples that I ordered will work out. I thought it might give you even more ideas. And the other thing is that I can really imagine the black and white stripe from the chairs also looking fabulous and interesting as roller shades on just the 2 windows that flank the fireplace. Have you considered just a woven shade for the Windows…pulls in the color of the table top. I love the idea of coral drapes. Living Room design ideas, like a living room designed by Geoffrey De Sousa, show glamour. Coral and green are also a sort of nod to the original time period of the home. Have you considered completing the dining table and chairs and THEN choosing the drapery color? fyi, if you buy a large cut of fabric at joann fabrics they will take it back. The steel dining table is 4' x 10' and was built specially for the space. The room looks great so far but I was thinking that maybe the green chairs, black table, coral buffet was maybe too much. Kristi – What did you do with the curtains when the room was your living room? You have helped me refine my own decorating decisions and I am at least 25 years older. all of those rooms are basically beige with a pop of coral color. There is an app, “Colour Scheme” to help you with your decision – lighter? Most fans say the stripe is the disconnect, but it doesn’t have to be. Noneof the the fabrics you have chosen go with a traditional room. Drapes are an investment,take your time. I know it’s Kristi’s favorite color but it is still represented in the watercolor print. I agree too. That’d let you have your cake and eat it too without quite such a large block of fabric. I think it’s leaning towards too many pops of color/statement pieces if you do long coral drapes. But a room filled with black draperies could end up looking very dark and heavy. . The black and white stripes look good with the watercolor fabric and the coral too. Your head must be spinning now with all of these comments and suggestions! Do the endchairs as that’s something you’ve been really consistent on then see where they lead you. Maybe bring the watercolor fabric into that room as well, although the black stripe would be fabulous on a piano bench in front of your yellow piano! Everyone has an opinion right!! If they were black, I feel like you’d have more of a base to mix patterns off of. I haven’t read all the posts, so this may have already been suggested……………….I love the coral fabric for your draperies…….what about using the coral geometric on the chair seats? Get your table and chairs set, put the buffet in place, maybe even get some art if you are inspired. Why wasn’t anything painted? A no-cost way to see if that is the way you want to go. . Love the idea of black chairs with striped cushions and floral arm chairs!! https://www.fabric.com/buy/0309245/premier-prints-scribble-coral?cm_vc=756b1813-cbc1-43b3-84bd-29889bf8fb7b. I love coral! I’m not 100% sold on the stripe fabric with the other elements, but I’ll be interested to see how it comes together. LOL You have a real knack for making different styles work so I look forward to seeing your choices. And the price!!!! This room is really coming together nicely, don’t force a decision you may question later. I’m not a fan of the coral because nothing pulls it together with what you have already done. Now the coral fabric you have just added, that pattern in black and white would be striking. have you ever checked out fabric guru.com? I like the idea of ordering some that you can try out and return, if necessary! Just a suggestion from someone who has “been in the same boat”! But whatever you decide, I know it will be beautiful…. Might save you a several hundred dollar mistake of buying the fabric. Another suggestion is to empty out all of the unfinished projects from the room and step away for awhile. And with rooms adjacent which are open to or viewed from this room, you want a more cohesive look instead of each room standing on it’s own or a funhouse of colors and prints. You could even design the exact same pattern (smaller) on Spoonflower! I’m sure you will wow us no matter what you decide! I was wondering if you could buy pure white ready made panels and interline and line for a nice structure and hand; then add a wide leading edge maybe 6 inches wide of the Robert Allen Cats Cradle you have for the inner or outer edge of the panels? Her only goal was to continue the work of the people that came before us. If you remember, I had suggested bringing the coral into the room vai a floral pattern that you could use on your drapes and upsholstered chairs. Agree with this!! Does that matter in the scheme of things? You didn’t do color on the walls, so do it in the drapes. I would get your chairs covered including the ones with the floral. Will provide pattern and texture and color but still stay neutral. I love using the loovers to let the light in and shutting them for privacy. I LOVE lots of bold color but I think the coral may be a little much when you have a room full of drapes plus a large furniture piece like the buffet. I like this idea too. I think the stripe would be better used on the drapes. Or using a lighter weight fabric. I know you are anxious to finish the room but I would do everything but the drapes and let it stay that way for a spell. Find great deals on Curtains and Drapes at Kohl's today! I am extremely visual and have to do things like that to see how items go together. I know, I know, don’t hate me It’s just that the black chairs were so booo-full! ~~~~Just an idea…..jen. I hope you will reconsider your idea of the different fabric seat cushions. Copyright 2007-2019 - Kristi Linauer, LLC. See more ideas about Interior design, Interior, Orange curtains. It would make me happy to come home to those colors every day! Reason being, I think the white will break up the coral some and make it lighter/airier. Lastly, I love the green chairs. The color combinations are endless! I am up in the air about the chair color. That’s my two cents. These are sometimes done in thirds, too, all gradiations of one color. In any event, work on the chairs and wait awhile for a decision on curtains. As for the curtains — Do you have white sheets? I’m sure they aren’t lined but it wouldn’t be hard to sew on a lining. I think you should delay the drape decision until you have the furniture all figured out. This way if you go with the black, you’ll have something to breakup all that darkness. My house is painted mainly Naval and Coral reef by Sherwin Williams. If you don’t like Kristi’s decorating style and that she doesn’t follow your advice 100% then maybe you should stop following her blog. Apr 11, 2019 - Explore Sally Partlow's board "coral curtains" on Pinterest. This color is a great all seasons color which will feel more fresh and less potent in the room. Personally, I would ditch any use of the that multi-colored print fabric in this room. I am a blue person, and I feel good with blue around. You can get a ton of coupons and they will even text coupons to you about once a week if you sign up. Today is the first day of fall, so I am thinking about the color orange. I agree that you need to use a solid color as you already have two patterns in the room. I think if the print is in all your chairs and you add it to draperies AND/OR a whole new color added in a big way, you will make your room feel small and overwhelming. I’m a huge fan of coral. Ken Nelson PhotographyInspiration for a timeless carpeted bedroom remodel in Miami with multicolored wallsflorida quilted bedspread - mopsyb1, Signature Beach Condo | Cara McBroom & Joey LaSalle, Find top design and service professionals on Houzz, Greensboro Designer ShowHouse benefiting ARC of Greensboro, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery. You have fabulous taste – I’ve followed your blog for a long time and I’m never ceased to be amazed at your creativity and use of bold colors! Hmm, I don’t know… maybe some coral curtains? I am sure you can find a tutorial on line. I have two concerns with the coral curtains. 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