A very, very large FO | First things first http://first-things-first.net/2007/04/27/a-very-very-large-fo/ but not necessarily in that order Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:03:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 A very, very large FO | First things first http://first-things-first.net/2007/04/27/a-very-very-large-fo/#comment-332 Anonymous Mon, 07 May 2007 16:25:38 +0000 http://first-things-first.net/2007/04/27/a-very-very-large-fo/#comment-332 I'm a big fan of cornices. You can easily make one out of foam core board from the craft store, and cover it with the fabric from the red curtains. I put them up to the ceiling and pair them with sheers set into the window with a tension rod. I’m a big fan of cornices. You can easily make one out of foam core board from the craft store, and cover it with the fabric from the red curtains. I put them up to the ceiling and pair them with sheers set into the window with a tension rod.

]]> A very, very large FO | First things first http://first-things-first.net/2007/04/27/a-very-very-large-fo/#comment-331 JD Wed, 02 May 2007 08:32:15 +0000 http://first-things-first.net/2007/04/27/a-very-very-large-fo/#comment-331 Guess who used to work at an interior design office? :) The LR looks GREAT so far! The mirror will definitely add some pizzazz. I love secretary desks and am in the market for one, too - the privacy and cleanness of the flap, and lots of cubbyholes for allsorts. Let me know how yours works out! Apartment Therapy always has great ideas; they're in the midst of their "smallest coolest" contest now; and for window treatments, maybe Smith & Noble. I personally like the simple look of romans. Looking forward to seeing the progress! Guess who used to work at an interior design office? :) The LR looks GREAT so far! The mirror will definitely add some pizzazz. I love secretary desks and am in the market for one, too - the privacy and cleanness of the flap, and lots of cubbyholes for allsorts. Let me know how yours works out! Apartment Therapy always has great ideas; they’re in the midst of their “smallest coolest” contest now; and for window treatments, maybe Smith & Noble. I personally like the simple look of romans. Looking forward to seeing the progress!

]]> A very, very large FO | First things first http://first-things-first.net/2007/04/27/a-very-very-large-fo/#comment-330 Marsha Brofka-Berends Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:49:33 +0000 http://first-things-first.net/2007/04/27/a-very-very-large-fo/#comment-330 Katie: Putting the mirror above the couch is something we've considered. But would it be weird for the people sitting in the two chairs across from it to see themselves in the mirror?<br/><br/>Slaax: I'm leaning against the floor-length curtains, but I figure I ought to get some opinions just in case.<br/><br/>Maggi: Privacy isn't an issue for that room, so the no-curtain option could work. We're just not sure if it looks <i>too</i> informal for the room. Katie: Putting the mirror above the couch is something we’ve considered. But would it be weird for the people sitting in the two chairs across from it to see themselves in the mirror?

Slaax: I’m leaning against the floor-length curtains, but I figure I ought to get some opinions just in case.

Maggi: Privacy isn’t an issue for that room, so the no-curtain option could work. We’re just not sure if it looks too informal for the room.

]]> A very, very large FO | First things first http://first-things-first.net/2007/04/27/a-very-very-large-fo/#comment-329 maggi Mon, 30 Apr 2007 15:56:54 +0000 http://first-things-first.net/2007/04/27/a-very-very-large-fo/#comment-329 looks awesome! great job!<br/><br/>do you really need curtains? I am a big fan of non-curtained (or only on the side and off the floor a bit) windows IF you can get away with it; that is, a view without neighbors being able to see in. looks awesome! great job!

do you really need curtains? I am a big fan of non-curtained (or only on the side and off the floor a bit) windows IF you can get away with it; that is, a view without neighbors being able to see in.

]]> A very, very large FO | First things first http://first-things-first.net/2007/04/27/a-very-very-large-fo/#comment-328 Slaax Gumbo Mon, 30 Apr 2007 02:15:28 +0000 http://first-things-first.net/2007/04/27/a-very-very-large-fo/#comment-328 The living room looks great. We used a lot of Behr in our house, and we hate it. The finish is uneven, and sometimes it takes four coats to get an even color. Unfortunately, we had bought a lot of paint at once so decided to live with it.<br/><br/>I don't know about what to do with the window, but I would ignore any floor-length curtain rule if there are practical reasons for not having them. The living room looks great. We used a lot of Behr in our house, and we hate it. The finish is uneven, and sometimes it takes four coats to get an even color. Unfortunately, we had bought a lot of paint at once so decided to live with it.

I don’t know about what to do with the window, but I would ignore any floor-length curtain rule if there are practical reasons for not having them.

]]> A very, very large FO | First things first http://first-things-first.net/2007/04/27/a-very-very-large-fo/#comment-327 Katie J Sat, 28 Apr 2007 15:50:45 +0000 http://first-things-first.net/2007/04/27/a-very-very-large-fo/#comment-327 It looks fabulous! Have you thought about putting the mirror above the sofa? It would reflect even more light into the room since it's right across from the windows. Just a thought. Above the piano would be nice as well and would certainly draw your eye to that side of the room. It looks fabulous! Have you thought about putting the mirror above the sofa? It would reflect even more light into the room since it’s right across from the windows. Just a thought. Above the piano would be nice as well and would certainly draw your eye to that side of the room.

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