Many of us dream of matching blinds for the whole house. Blogger Shelley of Crazy Wonderful fell in love with Blinds.com's Budget Woven Wood Shades after putting them in her living room and breakfast nook. So, the first chance she got she outfitted the dining room, bedroom and bath to match.
About Crazy Wonderful
Shelley is a wife and a mom who loves all things DIY. Readers can find affordable home décor ideas and tips on her blog.
The Makeover
Shelley's mainly neutral décor needed some texture and dimension. Budget Woven Wood Shades were the perfect solution. Shelley chose the Antigua Natural color which has an imperfect tortoise shell look. She added privacy liners to prevent too much light from peaking through the small spaces in their design.
Shelley said:
I really do love these shades, and the natural color does so much to warm up the space. I think bamboo shades are a lot like a nude pump. They go with EVERYTHING.
Bathroom
The shades were hung above the window in Shelley's bathroom that prevented natural lighting from being lost and also made the window appear to be larger.
Shelley said:
I decided to hang it several inches above so the window would look larger, and so that I wouldn't loose any of the natural light that's so great for putting on my makeup.
Bedroom
In Shelley's bedroom, the shades were hung over three long windows. For this room, she chose blackout liners for more privacy and to block out a lot of light for great and comfortable sleep.
Shelley layered Blinds.com Easy Classic Pleat Panels on top to brighten the room. She chose to add a light filtering liner that blocks a bit more light, protects that fabric from sun damage and ensures privacy.
Shelley said:
They are AMAZING quality. They were made with a light filtering white liner which not only gives them a nice heavy weight to them, but also keeps them from getting lost in the sunlight. I added two panels instead of one to the outside ends of the window for added fullness, and holy smokes, love the look. It really makes the window look wider and fills in that awkward space on either side.
Living Room
The living room needed a lot more warmth and privacy, and woven woods did the job here too. Because they are custom fit, they fit each window perfectly. With the exception of an arched window, all the shades were inside mounted. For the arch, the shade was outside mounted. With the curtain placement between the shades, you'd never know the difference.
Shelley said:
The blinds add so much interest, texture, and gives it a much warmer feel against all the white.
Dining Room
The final room Shelley outfitted with shades is the dining room. The color of the shades perfectly completes the room.
Shelley said:
I can honestly say I am beyond thrilled. The color is EXACTLY what I was after, and the fit is perfection.
Get the Look!
Shelley chose Budget Woven Wood Shades in Antigua Natural 68N.
To learn more about the Crazy Wonderful Makeover, be sure to check out these posts:
Bathroom: MAIN BATH UPDATES
Bedroom: MAIN BEDROOM UPDATES
Living Room: BAMBOO ROMAN SHADES
Dining Room: CURRENT STATE OF THE DINING ROOM + A PROJECT FAIL
