Curtains between rooms

Practically, this drapery hung in doorways to stop drafts (and dampens sound) between rooms—but portieres also offer a romantic, inviting transition by softening doorways. Most were frequently made from tapestry to match the wall hangings and give some decorative cohesion to the room, but portieres might also be made of strung beads, tassels and decorative cording, even seashells (for your beach bungalow). They remain an appropriate accent for the Arts & Crafts home today.

When it comes to décor, money isn’t everything. To create a stylish room, all you really need is imagination and the patience to find the right piece.

Remember when I told you that I preferred our windows to be naked, or at least not covered up with curtains? Well, that didn’t necessarily mean that I wouldn’t find another spot to hang curtains! Come on now, you know me better than that. So, what do you think of “Grommet Panel Curtains”? You never... Read More

Reprinted from In With the New: Classic Decor from A to Z by Jennifer Boles, Potter House, New York, 2013 Photo by Erica George Dines

He can do feminine: He can do children's rooms (spectacularly so; He also has a collection of baby furniture): But he excels at eclectic masculine: This week will go down in my history as the David Netto crush week. Just look at these rooms! So much thought, so many layers......

Thinking about doing this to divide the dining room and living room -- I really love the tall curtains as dividers/wall idea - looking for more ideas

I’m all about making the most of every inch of my home. That includes getting creative with my doorways and any pass-throughs within my apartment. Adding a little pizzazz to a doorway or opening couldn’t be easier, no matter your design style or type of home. I’ve rounded up seven of my favorite techniques below. Whether you choose to paint, install molding, or incorporate greenery, you can’t go wrong with these stylish ideas.

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A PORTIERE is a curtain that hangs in a doorway rather than a window. It is a graceful solution where a door would take up too much space or block passage and was often used in small Arts & Crafts bungalows.

Curtains are a seemingly simple feature that can ruin the functionality and beauty of a room if a few common mistakes are made.

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A portiere is a hanging curtain placed over the doorless entrance to a room. It's name is derived from the French word for door, porte. The portiere, (rhymes with affair), or door drapery, was a common practice known to have been in use in Europe in the 4th century. The portiere was first used in castles to ward off the drafts between rooms. The practice of using them reached England by way of France and they became quite common in wealthier households during the Victorian era where heavy…

Extending the drapes beyond the window frame is a brilliant way to add texture to a room, but it can also solve layout woes.