Let me start by saying I have had the SAME valances in my family room for nine and a half years. Years before that I had a couch and love seat in the same fabric but got rid of those five years ago. I always liked the valances but a couple months ago, out of the blue, all of a sudden, I looked up at them and it hit me...... I HATED them. They had to come down IMMEDIATELY along with the brackets,which I made my hubby hang four inches higher. So on to Hobby Lobby I went. I found the most gorgeous fabric and without any hesitation or concern for cost, I bought it. When I got home I started cutting and sewing and cutting and sewing and sewing some more. When I was done, I was so incredibly happy with them and myself until I did the next thing........ I hung them. I just about cried because like the previous valances, I HATED them. I was so heartbroken. It was at that moment that I realized that I just was not into valances any more. Perhaps I could try solid panels or maybe panels with a little print. No, I wouldn't be able to do that either because my windows just about but up to my stone fireplace. UGHHHH, what was I to do??? I went on the Internet and found something I thought would work and that is what I did. Well, since dear ol' hubby was busy with our new company I hired a contractor and he came the other day for me. What do you think? Here are the before and after shots.
Family Room BEFORE
Just getting started
Two windows almost done
A little paint makes a big difference
They had a little extra so why not do my laundry room door
The finished Family Room. Much better (at least in my eyes)
The contractor still needs to come out and add a box and trim to the top of the stone but he has to wait for the electrician to come and add a light to the trim.
Oh and FYI the brown floral pillows on the couch are made out of the fabric that I bought from HL. LOL. I'm going to make some for the front porch too and a seat cushion for my swing.
Well that is all for today. I have another project in the works and will share that shortly.
Have a great weekend.
Lisa
