BM Gray Owl with woven shades

10 years ago

We've painted our living room gray owl and I have always wanted woven shades. But when I was looking at drapery fabric (Graber) to go with cool toned shades everything looked "off". I really liked the cream tone fabric with the woven shades but I don't know if it would clash with my gray owl walls. I'm really at a handicap when it comes to decorating. Need to shop more, I know there is more than Graber.

Maybe it's me, maybe it's hard to tell with small swatches. I look on Houzz and there are a few warmed toned woven shades with cool toned fabric that look wonderful.

Am I overthinking this? I always do that, afraid of making a mistake.

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Baroo2u
10 years ago
I also have trouble making decor decisions, especially with things like shades that are custom, expensive and non-refundable. Posting a photo of your room and a color swatch of the shades would help...
tuxedord2
10 years ago
Your post reminded me of "For the Love of a House" kitchen. She has her kitchen painted in Gray Owl, but uses warm tones and woven shades throughout. It's gorgeous. See this link.

Here is a link that might be useful: For the Love of a House
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beekeeperswife
10 years ago
I have GO throughout the house. I am still turning naked windows into dressed ones. Currently I am waiting for backordered woven shades from JCP to arrive for the window and slider in this room, but I thought I'd show you my space.

Panels and blinds are from JCP. Too many windows in this house to do anything but ready made.
yayagal
10 years ago
Go to Lowe's or Home Depot and see the full size woven shades, better yet take a photo of your living room wall or throw some of the paint on a piece of paper. Find some tones you like in the blinds and hold the paint sample up to see how they look. I can't see any reason why a warm cream wouldn't look good with gray.
WendyB 5A/MA
10 years ago
What color is your window trim? I recently got off-white roman shades from the bedroom and I matched the window trim as closely as possible. That's where I think any off-ness would show up.

A darker contrasting color shade would also work and might be a good opportunity to add a design element.

Can you arrange an in-home consultation where they come to measure and bring the books with them to view onsite?
goodbyekitty
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks everyone. I feel encouraged to go outside the box with cream or warm tones against my GO paint. I think I was trying to be too "matchy" anyway.

That was a lovely link Lesmobo. Beekeeper thanks for reminding me about Home Depot and Lowes! I walk by their dislays all the time and forgot they do custom window treatments. (plus I have a $35 dollar credit there =D )
amykath
10 years ago
Just had to say I am in love with your dining room Beekeeper! So lovely! That table and chairs are delicious!
Trish Cbone
5 years ago
I recently painted living room gray owl with white trim... going only with shades/blinds (no curtain) and am still debating if I should go white, gray, or wood colored.... would love to see what you decided