Southern Living Idea House
Happy Monday! I received many kind comments and questions last week about the curtain I hung in the entry doorway, so I wanted to answer those questions and share some inspiration.
I actually hung this curtain over the holidays. It’s an idea I’d been considering for some time, and when I found a gray striped panel with pom-poms at Target, I decided to try it.
My pom-pom curtains and two similar options
Runners / Lights – Barn Light Electric (specific details in a previous post)
The panel is hung from a simple white tension rod, so it’s easy to remove if we change our minds later. For now I just tie the curtain back with a string and cup hook.
It might not suit every home or taste, but I like it and it’s not permanent, so it felt like a low-risk choice.
We have considered several long-term solutions for that doorway, including closing it off to create a different bedroom or bathroom entrance, adding a door, or reconfiguring the layout to include a new bathroom and entry. Those larger plans are still undecided, so the curtain is a practical interim solution.
The curtain solved a few small problems at once: it was inexpensive, quick to install, and it made the hallway feel cozier and quieter. It adds personality to the space, defines the visual entrance to the master suite, and provides extra privacy when guests visit.
Often we overcomplicate decorating and design. Even when a more involved solution might be “better,” I appreciate when a simple, thoughtful choice achieves the desired result.
We’ve used doorway curtains in previous homes, and they consistently help define and separate spaces, add charm, and reduce drafts in transitional areas.
Since we’re on the topic, here are some other photos for curtain-in-doorway inspiration.
Enjoy!
The Wall Street Journal
Atlanta Homes Mag
BHG
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Lonny
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