Beautiful window treatment, right? Absolutely! Sheers soften the not-so-pretty outside view and the rich, full, fabric panels complement the colors of the room. The simple design takes two oddly placed windows and brings them together as one.
The biggest success, however, revolves around the corner of the room.
Before the draperies, came the speakers! Set low, close to the window and not allowing for much leeway on placement of rods at all, these speakers became a bit of an issue in the design of this room. The customer was adamant about not being able to move the speakers - it would involve rewiring, patching, painting, etc. So, any plan to match the windows on the other side of the room literally flew out the window!
Solution?
Number one - a great installer! I can't say enough about how much an installer with a keen eye and careful tape measure impacts the final success of a tricky drapery treatment.
Number two - working around the elephant (speakers) in the room. We eliminated finials and used simple end caps. Also, we further unified the two windows by using one long pole across the entire expanse. The result is simple, clean and elegant. The speakers stay unobtrusive keeping the great sound in a beautiful space!
When placing items like speakers in a room, give some thought to the overall design of the room, whether completing the plan happens all at once or down the road a few months or years. Likewise, artwork placed too close to a window destined for draperies can also be a challenge. Generally easier to move, but consulting with the window treatment designer before you hang that portrait of Aunt Martha may make the completion of your room design go more smoothly!
By the way, never a good idea to refer to Aunt Martha or even her portrait as an "elephant"! :)
