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Mike and Gloria


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I have a strange question.  Our new-to-us unit is old and we don't want to put a lot of money into it as we're hoping it's just temporary for the next year or 2.  If at that time we decide we're going to continue this life style permanently, we're planning on getting a newer one. 

The problem is the mini-blinds at the windows.  We hate them!  Have always hated mini-blinds and these are not in great shape.  But, as I said above, we also don't want to sink a lot of money into something else.  We'd prefer semi-sheers but don't think a traverse rod will fit behind the cornice.  And there's the problem of having them completely out of the way when we want the windows open.  So then I thought about Austrian semi-sheer curtains that can be raised and lowered.  I am a seamstress so could make them and there's a couple of remnant-type fabric stores not far from us.  But would that be overkill? 

Anyone have any other suggestions?  Think cheap.  LOL  Thanks.



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Not only sounds lovely to me, but workable as well!

 

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Mike and Gloria


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Doris, thanks for the positive encouragement.  I'm thinking more and more that the Austrian curtains are going to be the best option.  First we have to get some UV/privacy film on the windows (I'm told we can pick that up very reasonably at Wal-mart) then I'll start tackling curtains.  What a difference that will make in the inside; it's already quite lovely and homey.

So in a couple of months if you pass an older Fleetwood Prowler 5th wheel with MO plates and Austrian curtains in the windows, that would be us.  smile



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I'll be sure and keep my eyes peeled!!  biggrin

Doris



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Roman Curtains.  Easy to make, not expensive with remnant fabrics that also match the decor of your rig. For larger windows you make them in equal sections so that you can raise or lower individually. If I could figure out how to attach a picture to this I would. PM me and I'll send you ones showing what the DW made for our MH. 



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I really like the fabric that provides UV and sun protection. It not only keeps it cooler in there, but it will provide some privacy. I don't think it would take much to get these hung! I also think that it will makea great improvement in your rig!

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Hi! As this is a discussion regarding curtains, I want to ask if you know some affordable curtain retailers that also offer a large variety of curtain heading types and linings to suit the most discerning of tastes. I have to order some custom made curtains for some people and I would like to have several options to choose from. Can you recommend me anything? Thank you so much for your time!

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I'd love to see pictures of any curtain/blind replacements! Have many of you taken down the cornice things entirely?



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I took down the cornice on all the windows and replaced them with wooden ones with no fabric.....looks alot nicer

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I don't know what Austrian curtains look like but it sounds like a great idea. You may have just found yourself a money making hobby. Many of us would like to improve our window coverings but don't know how to make them. I believe the Classified section in this forum may be used to offer that service (check the rules first) if you decide to help us "all thumbs".

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we took our valances down and recovered them ourselves. We purchased the material and used a staple gun to apply. Total cost was under $20 and a little elbow grease. 

 

 

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we also replaced the original day/night shades with Levolar blinds we purchased at Lowes. They were a snap to install with the included hardware, Lowes will even cut the new ones to length free when you buy them. We just measured the old shades and took those lengths in with us, took them about 15 minutes to trim our new shades (4 of them).

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I really love the valance and blind ideas!

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I'm about to remove the valances too, they just cover too much precious glass!
and the beige polyester plaid just doesn't do it for me either, lol.
I've spent hours searching for curtains to replace them, and one issue is that I want to have a uniform look while also a way to denote the change from kitchen area to living room area.
maybe café curtains with valance in the kitchen space with matching valance with drapes in the salon...
am still trying to figure this out but at least I think I've come up with a colour scheme!

Gloria are you sewing for people? because I may buy fabric and have them made for me.

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Once we get to Colorado in a couple of months, Jo plans on doing something with our windows.  She and both of her sisters "dabble" in sewing, quilting, embroidery and what-not, so I suspect we may have a consortium of folks working on custom designing our window treatments.

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well I found these and I can get valances and curtains--the shower curtain size fits the slide height perfectly!

www.countryporch.com/shower-curtains/poppy.asp

next I have to figure out if I want to use them in the living room space too--will it be weird to have that set in the kitchen space and solid colored drapes in the living room space?

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I think it would look nice, especially if you use one of the colors already in the curtain as the solids.  But then, it's what YOU like that matters



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I've just ordered the patterned curtains, I think I'll live with those for a bit before making a decision about the rest..
but now the big question is how to attach the curtain rods to the ceiling of the slide so I can get the greatest vertical-ness. (sorry I think I made up that word, lol).

I worry about piercing the vinyl ceiling material, accidently doing it in the wrong place or messing up the wiring, let alone screwing up the roof of the slide--that would be the worst!

any good ideas on hanging curtains form the ceiling without using standard curtain rods?
maybe super heavy duty double stick tape? do they make a super strong double stick?



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They do make sticky backed industrial strength Velcro! The stuff is mega hold strong!

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