I rent from local authority, no central heating or double glazing and chilly and droughty! I am trying to make my house look and feel reasonably contemporary but at the same time cosy and inviting. In the evening you really feel a chill from the living room door, which is only a few feet away from the front door - the hallway is tiny. Would a door curtain on either the front door or living room door look totally naff? I guess this is like asking if it is better to wear nice stylish clothes that aren't so warm, or stop freezing and get a bloody great thick jumper on, if you see what I mean...
Is it a total no-no or do you think I can possibly get away with it in some way? Thank you!
2007-10-19 09:16:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I sympathise! I had a house like that a few years ago and got a tip from some people in Kent who converted an Oast for a B&B. They had a very tight budget but it looked fantastic when finished and ended up in Ideal Home magazine!
They interlined their curtains with old blankets!
A door curtain need not look naff at all. Fix the track, or pole, above the door if you don't mind having to pull the curtain to one side to open the door. For a contemporary look (which I have in my flat at present) I would suggest a neutral Indian cotton bedspread. I bought 2 in cream from Oxfam (new, from India) for my sitting room window and door. You can also get similar ones from Cargo or Ikea and probably Matalan. I lined them with normal lining fabric and they look really good with the natural fringe at the bottom. You could attach tapes at the top to tie onto rings (for wooden curtain pole) A single bedspread would probably be large enough for your door and you could interline it for added insulation. Make sure it's quite long and the hem actually rests on the floor, then you won't get a draught underneath. Curtains that finish one or two inches above the floor DO look naff!
Best of luck!
PS Tesco are now doing fantastic faux sheepskin bootee type slippers with tie cords. They are sooooo warm!
2007-10-19 10:19:20 · answer #1 · answered by Lynne R6 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I totally agre when you state : "I guess this is like asking if it is better to wear nice stylish clothes that aren't so warm, or stop freezing and get a bloody great thick jumper on".
This is your home, so if you want door curtains, then door curtains it is. I would prefer to be warm and comfortable, rather than be could and a fashion victim. Think also that you could economise on your heating bill, as so much heat must be escaping via the door, the chill comes in the heat goes out. Perhaps; you could find nice material and make the curtains yourself, then it wouldn't be naff.
In any case, it is decision time, Winter is arriving and trust me it will be a cold one.
2007-10-19 11:50:17 · answer #2 · answered by Invisible 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wouldn't it be easier to buy new weather stripping for the door? They even have the peel and stick kind but it's not as good as the felt, It would help with your electric bill.
2007-10-19 15:44:00 · answer #3 · answered by Marcia F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can be both, but remember when the curtain is closed and you also closed the door, don't go chasing through the curtain 'cos doors are bit harder!A.P.
2007-10-19 09:33:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a beautiful fabric with a fabulous drape, they look great. Obviously tone in with the room, one with a portiere rod is easy to use. You can always take it down in the warmer weather too and replace with a lovely sheer.
2007-10-19 09:20:26 · answer #5 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i take advantage of bathe curtains because of the fact they don't fee a lot. I do omit having a bath door because of the fact i will work out greater of what i'm doing while i'm interior the bathe because it we could greater gentle in.
2016-11-08 22:57:00 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can use door curtains there is nothing wrong about them as long as they fit in with the decor. I have one and it does give a cosier feeling....
2007-10-19 09:21:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have only ever seen naff ones....but i bet you could make one look stylish with some imagination and accessorising !x
2007-10-19 09:20:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the fabric, so be careful, don't go for print (very Grannyish) but to be honest to hell with the look, I'd sooner be warm!!!!! after all if you can't be cosy in your own home ...........................
2007-10-19 09:27:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
id have them if my door was draughty!!!!!!! BUT...if your renting and theres a draught have a word with the landlord?its worth a try? good luck anyway!!! ;O)
2007-10-19 09:24:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋