A few weeks ago, in this Casual Friday post, I mentioned I was on the hunt for some curtains for the playroom. I narrowed it down to two; these more masculine/sophisticated/slightly 90s in a good way (I think) plaid drapes or these simple and whimsical pom-pom trim curtains. I actually think both could have worked, but I had some plain white Ikea RITVA curtains so I thought I'd start there.
Once I hung them, I got a little worried because although I do love a tone on tone look (white walls + white curtains doesn't scare me) this was falling flat. I picked up some large black pom pom trim from the craft store for $2.99 a yard (similar, for cheaper, here) and invited my friend Ellen, owner of this cute Etsy shop, over to help me sew it on.
Once upon a time, in our last home, I added smaller, yellow pom-pom trim to curtains in Greta's room with hot glue (you can read that post here) and it worked like a charm, but it's always fun for me to try new methods. Running it through a sewing machine seemed a little faster and possibly more secure through washing.
The last thing we added were these natural woven shades to warm the whole thing up a little bit and add a bit more texture.
It feels just right for the playroom side of the space. Still sophisticated side with a dash of whimsey and these only cost about $50 for both. Adding pom-pom trim to curtains is not anything new, and yet it still feels so fresh in here.
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Do you know what size the actual Pom Poms are?
Shoot, I don't. They look about 3/4"
Just now listening to your podcast from this week. I think the Pom Pom curtains are super cute - but don't love them in the space. Just recently you inspired me to take a look around my house to things I did because I love something on Pinterest - or in someone else's home. It is hard sometimes to say - "This isn't working in my space". Anyways - props to you! This is why you are so relate-able.
I love the touch of whimsy they add while still looking sophisticated
I been looking for how you hang your shades do you hang them above your trim? How would you handle a bay window?
I think hanging it inside the trim works too! Maybe a few small shades? I just didn't want to go through ordering a custom size for this window, so a little wider is easy to just mount on the outside.
Love this! I am sure you are super busy but still waiting for some sort of reply to my email:) would love some info even if you are backed up four months! (Crossing my fingers!)
These are SO cute!! They look perfect in that room. :)
Megan
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How many yards did you need total? I have the exact same curtains and would love to try this!
Just over 10.
These are so great! I'm literally planning to do the exact same thing for my nursery (I was sourcing woven shades and green pom poms right before I read this and I'm heading to IKEA on Thursday). I love seeing how well this worked out for you guys. Thanks for sharing!
Oh, hello, a link would be helpful! http://www.tonicliving.com/Dunning-Grey-fabric-P3634.aspx
Whoa! I LOVE these....there might be a switcheroo. ;) Thanks for the link!
So glad you liked it, I thought you might :)
The pom pom's definitely add whimsy for the playroom. I was searching tonic living's fabric last week, for myself, and stumbled upon a fabric that shouted chrislovesjulia. It is a modern tone on tone plaid made up of gray, cream and tan. You had mentioned the pottery barn curtains leaning 90's. These are far from 90's and while you have your curtains finished, I still thought you might appreciate this lovely fabric. It is the Dunning Grey fabric from tonic living. Enjoy! So glad that your family is okay after the carbon monoxide scare.
Some of the links in here are broken (like the link to the curtains you were considering). I get an "Oops! Your offer cannot be found." error message.
Love the curtains though! So bright and airy for a basement, doesn't even seem like you're under ground :-).
All fixed!
I did the exact same thing last year with those same curtains and pink Pom Pom trim for my daughter's room. It's a great way to knock off some very expensive Serena and Lily look a-likes!