Over at We are THAT Family she is having a backwards WFMW where we put our most pressing, perplexing, mind-numbingly difficult problems, out into cyberspace and people use their great mind powers to solve them for us. Now this isn't one of those questions but has been bugging me none-the-less. What type of window covering should I use for my kitchen window?
All of the other windows have shutters but I wanted to be able to watch the children blissfully playing out my window while I lovingly wash each dish until it sparkles in the sun. Did I mention the window is slightly rose colored? However, in the afternoon, the sun shines in so mercilessly that I can't even see if my dishes are sparkling. Yep, that's my excuse as to why they have spots and small crusted amounts of food still on them. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!
All of the other windows have shutters but I wanted to be able to watch the children blissfully playing out my window while I lovingly wash each dish until it sparkles in the sun. Did I mention the window is slightly rose colored? However, in the afternoon, the sun shines in so mercilessly that I can't even see if my dishes are sparkling. Yep, that's my excuse as to why they have spots and small crusted amounts of food still on them. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!
The wall space on either side is too narrow to allow side curtains, I'm not too fond of traditional window toppers, so you can see my dilemma. I am thinking some type of roman shade? If I do, how can I get one to match my decor? I would love to have something functional that adds to the pretty of my kitchen and draws the eye from the stack of dirty dishes waiting to be polished to a glorious sheen.
So, for the health and safety of my family and my eyesight, please give me any ideas you may have!
3 comments:
There are several versions of Roman Shades, so I'm sure you'll be able to find one to fit your decor. Just bring something to the curtain store from your kitchen so you can coordinate.
I bet the rose-colored glass is pretty. Still, I'm also wondering if there is some kind of anti-glare plastic coating you can stick over it? You know, something you can peel off if you don't like it after all?
Or even better: fill the sink with warm, soapy water. Add the dishes and let them soak while you run outside and play with the kiddies!
Check out these "window mistreatments" and you could possibly buy fabric to match your kitchen decor and make a roman shade. http://nestingplacenc.blogspot.com/2008/01/window-mistreatment-101.html
I agree with Young Wife. It is pretty easy to make your own roman shades. Just go to a few fabric stores and see if there is something that you like. Do it yourself. I bet it will turn out great. You will have to do a post when you do it, though. That way we can all see. :-)
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