Thursday, October 4, 2012

Curtains Outside

You may recall that back in August  I blogged about adding an awning - and possibly a pair of curtains - to the front entrance over at Project Dollhouse.  This idea is still under consideration, and now that the weather has cooled off a bit in these parts, I thought a post that featured porches with curtains would be a nice farewell to summer. 

 Do you remember?  This is one of the inspiration images that got ball rolling.
The striped  curtains may be more of a statement than I'm willing to make, but I do like the sense of arrival they give to entries that lack architectural detail. 



Curtains also give a cozy, finished feel to porches, and in the image below, provide some much needed privacy. I love the way this porch is furnished, don't you? 
Source: bhg.com via Stephanie on Pinterest

Apparently an over-achiever lives here. 

All of the white looks so crisp on this little Bungalow - and the yellow door is the perfect finishing touch.


Those risk-taking Novogratz 's decided to go bold with yellow and white stripes - and a cool chandelier. 

I'm on board for some curtains outside.  Do you like them too?

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16 comments:

  1. Lisa @ Shine Your LightOctober 4, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    Yes - I know you will make them look fabulous, Kim!

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  2. The Pink PagodaOctober 4, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    These photos are beautiful! I can't wait to see yours!

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  3. Splendid SassOctober 4, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    LOVE THE LOOK, Kim!! I have had curtains outside, and my only advice is to go very light, as in white or a white and lift pattern strip, because the sun will fade them unevenly. I love the black and white stripe, and the lavender,blue are stunning too.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Happy Thursday,
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  4. Elizabeth @ The Little Black DoorOctober 4, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Totally on board! Can't wait to see what you do with it.

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  5. StagerLindaOctober 4, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Gorgeous. Curtains really elevate the style of the exterior.

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  6. FranOctober 4, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Yes, I do!! They really create atmosphere - esp. that photo of the home where the 'overachiever' lives! :) Love it!!

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  7. KathysueOctober 4, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    I hesitated for years to put curtains on my front porch. I finally did it a few years ago and I am so glad I did. I love the black and white stripes with my yellow house, it is so fun and fresh!! Next awnings on my bay window!!! I almost have hubby on board,
    Kathysue

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  8. KimOctober 4, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Yes ... I am a curtain fan ... inside and out! very inspiring!! Can't wait to see what you do! xo

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  9. Linda {Calling it Home}October 5, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    I really like the idea. I need to worry about snow...do you take them down in the winter? I read the comment about dark colors fading, too bad. The dark colors are my favorite.

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  10. emily fitzgerald {once in a blue room}October 5, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    that 4th one is GORGEOUS. love these!

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  11. Brandy@MAKE+MODELOctober 5, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    I love them and so would my Goldendooble. She would have them for a midday snack!! - Brandy

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  12. Beth of designPOST InteriorsOctober 5, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    I love outdoor curtains. We added some to our porch and it made it feel like an extension of our house! I recommend outdoor fabric though bc my regular fabric mildewed pretty quickly :(

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  13. Cris AngstenOctober 5, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    So funny! I have been working on picking curtains for my porch! We bought the rods last weekend, and you know I am dreaming of putting curtains around that entire carport because it could soooo easily have a chandelier, and a big table, and awesome chairs and you'd swear you were in a fancy park on this land!

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  14. Taylor GreenwaltOctober 5, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    I love curtains out side around a patio. It looks so charming.

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  15. designchicOctober 5, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    I just adore this look and the awnings and curtains add the perfect welcome to any space - happy weekend !~

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  16. Vanessa@decor happyOctober 7, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    I love outdoor curtains too and these photos are so inspiring! Happy Columbus Day weekend Kim!

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I'd love to hear your thoughts!