Finally, we have this task completed - putting the curtains up for the front room, as I call it (because it is the first room when you enter the house). It is actually our living and formal dining area, one big space. Frankly, we have not used that room, to-date. It is screaming for furniture which we do not have the budget to get right now. Plus, there is really no need for us to hang out there since there is no TV!
Because of all the reasons above, we have been neglecting that room since we moved in. The house feels echo-ey due to the lack of furniture and textile. Also, we were missing the curtain rod brackets which delayed this project further. We have double curtain rods from our old place, but the brackets broke due to frequent handling. It took me a while to find them. Most come with the rods, which I already have. Why spend more when all I really need is the brackets? I searched high and low, and finally decided to order them from amazon.com. As soon as they arrived, I couldn’t wait to have the curtains up. Finally, the hubs caved in to my constant pleas and begging, and is willing to put up the curtains that have long been neglected.
In the end, it is well worth it. Even John agrees that, the room, although still empty, looks a lot nicer once the curtains are up.
Well, the room is not exactly empty. We do have a dining table in there (which we are trying to get rid of) and a coat rack. Unfortunately, I forgot to take the before pictures. But I swear, the curtains do make a difference! :-)
