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Sheers and
Q: We have a large,
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shades work well with low ceiling
window treatments? How far
from the ceiling should the
curtains or valance be hung?
We're thinking about adding
sheers and a valance with
cellular shades for privacy at
night, but I'm not convinced
this is the best solution.
What can you suggest?
A: Those huge picture
windows must add a great deal
to the low ceiling rooms.
Lower ceilings can be a bit of a
problem. You want to do
everything you can to make
sure you do not feel
claustrophobic because the
ceilings are not as high as they
could be.
I like your idea of the sheers
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with the shades very much.
This will allow you some
privacy, but it's important to
not put anything too bulky on
the windows, which would
draw that ceiling down ever
further. The cellular shades
will add privacy, light control
and insulation qualities as well.
This could make a big
difference in the overall
comfort of your room.
The sheer you speak of
should work out great. This
will continue that light. airy
feel you already have and not
cause anyone's eye to be
drawn to the tops of the
windows pulling the ceiling
down even farther. As for the
height of hanging valances.
leave as much wall space as
you can. Actually. I
recommend no valance at all.
Hang your sheers. and it you
want a more finished look.
swag a sheer scarf on the rod.
If you opt for a sweeping
downward effect. it will give
more of an illusion of height.
Adjust the scarf until you get
the desired look.
Also. make sure the colour
of your ceiling isn't making
your situation worse. If your
ceiling is not painted white.
run out immediately and get
some white paint. Nothing
adds to the height of ceilings
like painting them white.
especially if the walls are
another color.
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