Team curtains - these definitely add softness and warmth to a room. Hang the rods almost at the ceiling and position each rod so that there is a lot of room on each side of the window. I would add two curtain panels on each side for fullness and ensure that they just barely reach the inner part of the window frame so as not to obscure the lovely light and beautiful views. I would also remind my hubby that blinds will inevitably obstruct some of the view and that curtains are useful - they can be closed when you are on vacation/need privacy or want to assist with retaining cool/hot air inside your home. You've done a lovely decorating job - looking forward to future videos!!!
Full length side panel curtains would be perfect for your space. They would add some softness and improve the sounds within your home. Team curtains it is 😊
To get the consistent fullness use spacers between each ring. A no cost option is using toilet / paper towel rings. @michellelafontaine9556 I agree with the cool / heat retention. Who doesn't want to have a comfortable space. Besides the cost savings on the heating bill. From the beginning of time, negative space is more appealing to the eye. It is there to highlight. Having more items in an area diminishes the individual items,
Team window treatments -- even if privacy isn't a concern, at night bare windows become big black holes. It will feel cozier at night (especially in the fall and winter) if you're able to mitigate the black hole effect with curtains or blinds.
Oh man same. Nothing creepier than turning your windows into a mirror at night time. You can’t see out but people can still see in, could be someone standing right there and you can’t see them 😮
Team curtains here. Soft white,linen look, grommet tops. Use TP or paper towel tubes cut in approximately 2” lengths between every other grommet ( you can’t see them😊) for a perfect look. Be sure to hang them near the ceiling and not window height. They will help with noise as well.
I really like the minimal look more and more as I get older. I like looking at the outdoors and letting the light in. That being said, congratulations on your home Cas! Everything you've done is beautiful 🤩. I also happy to see the return of the butthole painting lol 😆. Now all is right with the world!
Team curtain. My husband didn’t even notice when I put up curtains. A year later he was like we should put curtains in the living room and was shocked when I was like we’ve had them for over a year. I love the Ike linen ones and those would look great in there.
My husband and I have been together for 30 years. The trick with my husband when we disagree is to be neutral (or agree), and then do whatever I want. He very rarely even notices!
Team “No Curtains”. Softness already exists with your decor. It’s a very personal preference. I’m also a minimalist and am thankful my husband is as well!
We have been on the minimal side for quite a while and have had no curtains in our living room for years. However, last year we did a makeover of the room and got amazing curtains that matched our decor. It wasn't until then that we realized what had been missing all along. 😄 So: Team Curtain! 😊
Definitely curtains. My first house came with blinds and we lived with just those for years and years. I finally added curtains and I was so disappointed that I hadn't done it sooner. It makes a huge difference and takes your house to the next level. Go for it!
Team Curtains! Blinds collect dust, shades feel heavier than curtains and block some of the view. Curtains are like wearing the perfect scarf with a nice outfit: they add a classy finishing touch that can be subtle or bold, depending on which one you chose to go with. Details do make a difference.
Sheer curtains FTW! Are you sure he just doesn't want to have to hang them? That's always my "hang up"! 😅 You guys have blown my mind with how quickly you've transformed your space and made it feel like home. Amazing ❤
I wish I could post a picture of my bedroom. I finally took down my old (brown) curtains and wooden rods. Put up metal rods and white sheers. Oh my gosh! So romantic! (That idea alone might help win him over! 😂)
Team Curtain! Love a bit of fabric to soften and finish a window. Also, when it's cold, wet and dark, it's nice to draw the curtains and shut the outside world out.
It looks like team curtains is going to win, I agree a nice soft curtain would look beautiful and add the finishing touch. Leave the dining room window bare so Joe gets his way in at least one room :)
😍I’d say give it a few weeks, as fall approaches he will probably want a softening look of some sort. Even a sheer curtain with maybe just one panel on the edges. Your house looks absolutely beautiful! I would love to hear a flooding update.
You are a fan of softness (cozy, fluffy pillows and blankets), he is a fan of streamline. It's two clashing styles.. I say compromise. In the living areas (where there are throw pillows and blankets) add minimalist looking curtains (white, hung high, etc). In the dining area go no curtains/no blinds. There isn't as many "soft, cozy" feels that it wont come off as odd to not have them in this space. He wins dining, you win living area ;)
I'm team both. Sheer curtains that hang beside the windows, not covering the windows. I love how simply painting the walls brightened up your home. That sofa is a perfect fit for the living room. Love how big it is. Everything looks beautiful!
As much as I love green, I am SO GLAD you painted that fireplace room. It looks much less crusty and claustrophobic. Also, DEFINITELY window treatments. Hang the rod halfway between the window and ceiling, allow room to open curtains wider than the frame, and get floor-length or pooling curtains. Makes such a cozier room without enclosing it.
Team curtains... my hubby and I retired and moved closer to the beach. Absolutely loved the light in the new house, did nothing with the windows for four years. Then yes put panels on the sides of the windows in three rooms, living room, dinning room and family room. That was the finishing touch each space needed ❤
Team plain white curtains! Vast improvement!! Your home looks beautiful!!! Our dining room was peach when we moved in, yes... PEACH. I painted it an antique white and put a cheap, but beautiful rug underneath the dining table. For about $150, it was a HUGE transformation and I absolutely LOVE my dining room now!!!
I have ADHD. At the age of 59, I found out I had it. A month later I turned 60. I still learning about me in this new space of my ADHD. Next month I will be 61. Anyway, I was into so many things. Being on lockdown during COVID-19 19 did not bother me. My ADHD DAM BURS. I love spinning time by myself. I can work on healing the parts of me 1 at a time in my peaceful mind & my spirit. While stripping furniture, reupholstering doing house, chores, sewing, painting, my ceramics, cutting grass being in my flower bed and being my own best friend. You are my friend in my head. You have the Organizing skills that God has gifted to you. Thank you so much for sharing with us and teaching us so many warm wonderful, things Thank you for caring enough to help so many people who can not afford to pay for someone to help them get their lives organized. My GOD KEEP BLESS & YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS. I have to do the Clutter Bug test again I forgot what bug I am. You put a smile in my Heart. 💖🌟💖
Definitely team curtains! After living with shades for years, I've decided that I hate cleaning them. I love the curtains that don't need clips or rings to hold them on the rod and it's so easy to wash them! Throw them in the washer then the dryer then back up they go, done! I also think that during the colder months curtains make your rooms feel cozy. Love your channel! Enjoy your new home. ❤
Team curtains definitely!! It softens harsh lines, adds warmth and cosiness especially as we enter into fall/winter, completes the room as you say and for homes that need privacy it would be the best option (I know for your place specifically, it’s not one of the reason)
Team curtains!!!! Softens the windows and makes it feel cosy....and doesn't have to block the light or the view. Fabric just to the edge of the window glass. But do like being able to draw the curtains closed at night. Again makes the room feel cosy after dark
Team "light curtain panels" all the way!!! Curtains rule and blinds drool! LOL I do like some blinds too, but a soft sheer curtain adds that finished softness. I'm with ya Cass!
Team curtains. But the shear type since privacy isn’t an issue. It makes it feel more “homey” & warm. Love the transformation!!! Yes paint can do wonders for a space!!
Team curtains - huge fan of the same window treatment (varying lengths if necessary) throughout the main living areas. Provides softness but also visually restful in the back ground. Your home is coming along beautifully!!
Team Curtains! I had the same debate with my husband one time. He loved our view and didn't want to distract from it. I promised him it wouldn't and if it did, we could take them down. Once we got them up and he saw how subtle they were yet how much they added, he came to my side.😊
Team Sheer Curtains here 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️, I think they would soften the rooms, Sorry Joe Lol 😂, your new home is looking beautiful with what you’ve done, can’t wait to see the rest of it, I absolutely Love it 🥰. ❤️❤️🇦🇺
Coming from someone who generally likes nothing on the windows…my suggestion would be curtains on the bay window but leave the patio window open. I think the curtains on the bay window would definitely soften up the room and make it more cozy.
Definitely team curtain. In your case, blinds could be optional, unless you're concerned about sunlight coming in at different times of the year. TFS Cas 🤗
It's always curtains for me :) I would give a tip: ask him on a scale of 1-10 how important this decision is to him. Then see how it compares to your importance rating. My husband and I often find that we fight over things that one of us doesn't even care that much about. If one gives a 3 and the other a 9, we easily know which decision to make. Thanks for the video, and your new home is beautiful!
Team curtains. Sheer ones would be a neutral compromise on the sides. I do love the openness of the windows though so nothing to hide the beautiful views.
Sheer curtains are a finishing touch. Count me as team curtain. Good news is, they are inexpensive and add so much. The white paint has made such a difference in your home. Definitely a good choice. Happy decorating. 🪟🌻🌻🌻🙋♀️
Curtains! I actually have both blinds and curtains. We need the privacy of the blinds but I also wanted the softness of the curtains. I agree, curtains finish it off and make a room feel complete. Your new home is beautiful!
I had to do a double take to see which house you were in!! I'm so happy for you in this house! Hopefully your flooding issue is getting solved! Thanks for the positivity podcast the other day. It's making a difference in our family already!!
Totally Team Curtains. Even if there's no one to see into the house, I still like closing the house up at night. Also, in the winter, it helps the space feel more cozy. And don't we all want a little more hygge in our lives?
I'm team curtains! It's just like adding accessories to an outfit, but for your windows. It makes them look finished. By the way, love your home!🏡👠🛍💍👗🕶💄📿
Absolutely team curtains of some kind! There are all sorts of different styles and lengths and textures to choose from, and having that little touch to frame and soften windows helps a room feel more like a cohesive part of a home.
Team curtains - these definitely add softness and warmth to a room. Hang the rods almost at the ceiling and position each rod so that there is a lot of room on each side of the window. I would add two curtain panels on each side for fullness and ensure that they just barely reach the inner part of the window frame so as not to obscure the lovely light and beautiful views. I would also remind my hubby that blinds will inevitably obstruct some of the view and that curtains are useful - they can be closed when you are on vacation/need privacy or want to assist with retaining cool/hot air inside your home. You've done a lovely decorating job - looking forward to future videos!!!
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I'm with you. Go Team Curtains!
Full length side panel curtains would be perfect for your space. They would add some softness and improve the sounds within your home. Team curtains it is 😊
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To get the consistent fullness use spacers between each ring. A no cost option is using toilet / paper towel rings.
@michellelafontaine9556 I agree with the cool / heat retention. Who doesn't want to have a comfortable space. Besides the cost savings on the heating bill.
From the beginning of time, negative space is more appealing to the eye. It is there to highlight. Having more items in an area diminishes the individual items,
Team window treatments -- even if privacy isn't a concern, at night bare windows become big black holes. It will feel cozier at night (especially in the fall and winter) if you're able to mitigate the black hole effect with curtains or blinds.
same! Anything on the windows for the option to cover them helps me feel more secure
Oh man same. Nothing creepier than turning your windows into a mirror at night time. You can’t see out but people can still see in, could be someone standing right there and you can’t see them 😮
I totally understand “the big black hole” 108” wide by 6’ windows!
Team curtains
Team curtains here. Soft white,linen look, grommet tops. Use TP or paper towel tubes cut in approximately 2” lengths between every other grommet ( you can’t see them😊) for a perfect look. Be sure to hang them near the ceiling and not window height. They will help with noise as well.
I really like the minimal look more and more as I get older. I like looking at the outdoors and letting the light in. That being said, congratulations on your home Cas! Everything you've done is beautiful 🤩. I also happy to see the return of the butthole painting lol 😆. Now all is right with the world!
I think we're outnumbered by the curtain people 😅 but I'm team minimal window over here too!!
Team curtain. My husband didn’t even notice when I put up curtains. A year later he was like we should put curtains in the living room and was shocked when I was like we’ve had them for over a year. I love the Ike linen ones and those would look great in there.
My husband and I have been together for 30 years. The trick with my husband when we disagree is to be neutral (or agree), and then do whatever I want. He very rarely even notices!
As a minimalist, I admit curtains make a space feel like home ❤
I need curtains only have blinds right now and it feels bland
Bare windows
Team curtains! 100%. They finish off a room.
Team curtains all the way!! It does soften the room.
Team “No Curtains”. Softness already exists with your decor.
It’s a very personal preference. I’m also a minimalist and am thankful my husband is as well!
We have been on the minimal side for quite a while and have had no curtains in our living room for years. However, last year we did a makeover of the room and got amazing curtains that matched our decor. It wasn't until then that we realized what had been missing all along. 😄 So: Team Curtain! 😊
Team curtains all the way! Tell him is helps with being energy efficient. 🤩
Team curtains and blinds! You're definitely right!😂😂
I feel you can't go wrong with white sheer curtains. Classic and never outdated.
Compromise, living room with curtains and dining room without. You house looks amazing. Love your ideas.
Compromise is the key 👏🏼
Definitely curtains. My first house came with blinds and we lived with just those for years and years. I finally added curtains and I was so disappointed that I hadn't done it sooner. It makes a huge difference and takes your house to the next level. Go for it!
Team curtains definitely! It will finish those beautiful rooms
I have to agree, curtains do make a room just feel complete
Team Curtains! Blinds collect dust, shades feel heavier than curtains and block some of the view. Curtains are like wearing the perfect scarf with a nice outfit: they add a classy finishing touch that can be subtle or bold, depending on which one you chose to go with. Details do make a difference.
Team curtain! Softness and warmth is needed!
Team cellular shades here. They look warm also, but keep things so fresh and light.
Sheer curtains FTW! Are you sure he just doesn't want to have to hang them? That's always my "hang up"! 😅 You guys have blown my mind with how quickly you've transformed your space and made it feel like home. Amazing ❤
I agree! I would absolutely go with sheers!!
OMG you've already made such a huge difference in your new house. Beautiful changes. Yes I definitely want to see more budget friendly makeovers.
Team curtains 100%!! Everything looks beautiful!
Team curtains, adds softness and a feeling of home.😊
So many good ideas! (I'm team curtain) Maybe pushpin some up just so he can visualize it.
Team curtains! White sheers, hung high close to the ceiling 😊
I wish I could post a picture of my bedroom. I finally took down my old (brown) curtains and wooden rods. Put up metal rods and white sheers. Oh my gosh! So romantic! (That idea alone might help win him over! 😂)
TEAM CURTAINS!!! Some nice white shearing panels would be amazing!
Team Curtain! Love a bit of fabric to soften and finish a window. Also, when it's cold, wet and dark, it's nice to draw the curtains and shut the outside world out.
#teamcurtains Add rods up close to the ceiling and soft curtains to frame the windows! It will soften without making the windows appear smaller.
yes! make sure the curtains DON'T end up as "high waters" when you do this though.😊
Team Curtains in the winter they keep the cold out and the warmth in. Summer they add light to an already beautiful window!!
Team curtains! Just soft sheers along the side. It will feel more cozy and finished.
It looks like team curtains is going to win, I agree a nice soft curtain would look beautiful and add the finishing touch. Leave the dining room window bare so Joe gets his way in at least one room :)
😍I’d say give it a few weeks, as fall approaches he will probably want a softening look of some sort. Even a sheer curtain with maybe just one panel on the edges. Your house looks absolutely beautiful! I would love to hear a flooding update.
I'm in the odd one out team.
Roman blinds with sheer curtains. Blinds plain and simple for a modern look 😊
You are a fan of softness (cozy, fluffy pillows and blankets), he is a fan of streamline. It's two clashing styles.. I say compromise.
In the living areas (where there are throw pillows and blankets) add minimalist looking curtains (white, hung high, etc). In the dining area go no curtains/no blinds. There isn't as many "soft, cozy" feels that it wont come off as odd to not have them in this space. He wins dining, you win living area ;)
I'm team both. Sheer curtains that hang beside the windows, not covering the windows. I love how simply painting the walls brightened up your home. That sofa is a perfect fit for the living room. Love how big it is. Everything looks beautiful!
This! All of it. Sheers all the way. And if he hates it, he can "Suck it, Joe!"😂
As much as I love green, I am SO GLAD you painted that fireplace room. It looks much less crusty and claustrophobic. Also, DEFINITELY window treatments. Hang the rod halfway between the window and ceiling, allow room to open curtains wider than the frame, and get floor-length or pooling curtains. Makes such a cozier room without enclosing it.
I like blinds. Even though no peeping Tom’s I still don’t like feeling I’m in a fishbowl at night. Your home is beautiful.
Good ideas!
Team curtains for sure! I agree they make the room feel softer!
Team curtains... my hubby and I retired and moved closer to the beach. Absolutely loved the light in the new house, did nothing with the windows for four years. Then yes put panels on the sides of the windows in three rooms, living room, dinning room and family room. That was the finishing touch each space needed ❤
Team plain white curtains!
Vast improvement!! Your home looks beautiful!!!
Our dining room was peach when we moved in, yes... PEACH. I painted it an antique white and put a cheap, but beautiful rug underneath the dining table. For about $150, it was a HUGE transformation and I absolutely LOVE my dining room now!!!
Team curtains-they make everything cozier💕
I have ADHD. At the age of 59, I found out I had it. A month later I turned 60. I still learning about me in this new space of my ADHD. Next month I will be 61. Anyway, I was into so many things. Being on lockdown during COVID-19 19 did not bother me. My ADHD DAM BURS. I love spinning time by myself. I can work on healing the parts of me 1 at a time in my peaceful mind & my spirit. While stripping furniture, reupholstering doing house, chores, sewing, painting, my ceramics, cutting grass being in my flower bed and being my own best friend. You are my friend in my head. You have the Organizing skills that God has gifted to you. Thank you so much for sharing with us and teaching us so many warm wonderful, things Thank you for caring enough to help so many people who can not afford to pay for someone to help them get their lives organized. My GOD KEEP BLESS & YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS. I have to do the Clutter Bug test again I forgot what bug I am. You put a smile in my Heart. 💖🌟💖
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Love your decorating style! Team curtain all the way. Would love a flood update.
Same I was hoping for a flood update because I was stressed for Cas!
Definitely team curtains! After living with shades for years, I've decided that I hate cleaning them. I love the curtains that don't need clips or rings to hold them on the rod and it's so easy to wash them! Throw them in the washer then the dryer then back up they go, done! I also think that during the colder months curtains make your rooms feel cozy.
Love your channel! Enjoy your new home. ❤
Team curtains. White sheers like resort style.
White/light sheer curtain panels hung on the sides so as not to obscure the beautiful windows & view...a WIN - WIN!!
I am definitely on your side for team curtains! The room is not finished without them. xxx
Team curtains definitely!!
It softens harsh lines, adds warmth and cosiness especially as we enter into fall/winter, completes the room as you say and for homes that need privacy it would be the best option (I know for your place specifically, it’s not one of the reason)
Definitely team curtains but just off to the side ❤
Team curtains!!!! Softens the windows and makes it feel cosy....and doesn't have to block the light or the view. Fabric just to the edge of the window glass. But do like being able to draw the curtains closed at night. Again makes the room feel cosy after dark
Team "light curtain panels" all the way!!! Curtains rule and blinds drool! LOL I do like some blinds too, but a soft sheer curtain adds that finished softness. I'm with ya Cass!
Team curtains. But the shear type since privacy isn’t an issue. It makes it feel more “homey” & warm. Love the transformation!!! Yes paint can do wonders for a space!!
Team curtain, it adds that finished look.
Team curtains, sheer or almost sheer would look lovely there.
Team curtains - huge fan of the same window treatment (varying lengths if necessary) throughout the main living areas. Provides softness but also visually restful in the back ground. Your home is coming along beautifully!!
I’m Team Curtains!!
Team Curtains! They do indeed soften but also bring a bit of warmth to a room. To me, a room without curtains just feels cold and unwelcoming.
Team Curtain! You'll love adding some softness on the side and it will still have a minimalist look!
Team curtains, by the time winter is hear it will help keep the warm air in and the cold out. Love all the updates!! That table is super cute. ❤
Team Curtains! I had the same debate with my husband one time. He loved our view and didn't want to distract from it. I promised him it wouldn't and if it did, we could take them down. Once we got them up and he saw how subtle they were yet how much they added, he came to my side.😊
Team curtains! I like panels on the side of the windows and let the window open!
Team curtains for sure! You’ve done an amazing job on the new house, it’s crazy how much paint alone can transform a space!
Very nice! I'm team curtain all the way . I feel a home needs them. It's like a finishing touch.😊
I’m team window treatment definitely needs something over the windows privacy is very important in todays world. ❤
Team Sheer Curtains here 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️, I think they would soften the rooms, Sorry Joe Lol 😂, your new home is looking beautiful with what you’ve done, can’t wait to see the rest of it, I absolutely Love it 🥰. ❤️❤️🇦🇺
Coming from someone who generally likes nothing on the windows…my suggestion would be curtains on the bay window but leave the patio window open. I think the curtains on the bay window would definitely soften up the room and make it more cozy.
Definitely team curtain. In your case, blinds could be optional, unless you're concerned about sunlight coming in at different times of the year. TFS Cas 🤗
Team curtains definitely!
It's always curtains for me :) I would give a tip: ask him on a scale of 1-10 how important this decision is to him. Then see how it compares to your importance rating. My husband and I often find that we fight over things that one of us doesn't even care that much about. If one gives a 3 and the other a 9, we easily know which decision to make. Thanks for the video, and your new home is beautiful!
You have done a wonderful job of updating your home on a budget. Definitely want to see more of this.
Team Curtain!😊 Makes the home cozy in my opinion
Curtains! Go for it! It will still look minimalist with light curtains that don't block the windows.
Team curtains. Sheer ones would be a neutral compromise on the sides. I do love the openness of the windows though so nothing to hide the beautiful views.
Sheer curtains are a finishing touch. Count me as team curtain. Good news is, they are inexpensive and add so much. The white paint has made such a difference in your home. Definitely a good choice. Happy decorating. 🪟🌻🌻🌻🙋♀️
I’m loving your house! I’m team “no curtain “ , less cluttered😊
Team curtains. Roman blinds will look good too.
Haha! You said "fugly". I'm sure you don't realize that that's a really dirty word. 😂 Love you! Thank you for all you do!
Paint changes everything. You decorated your home so beautifully. Hope the flooding has disappeared and been solved.
What a beautiful home. I especially like your kitchen. Team curtain!
Sheer curtains will look beautiful
team curtains because of aesthetic, acoustics, and warmth in the winter and breeziness in the summer.
Team curtains! I love what you've done with this space! The curtains will take it to the next level! 🎉
Curtain’s I just love them 😁❤️ The House is beautiful!!! Congratulations on y’all’s new home 😁🥰🙏🏻
I'm team bare window. I love the open, spacious feeling they give.
Team white here!! I love pure white, not warm not cool , straight white
Curtains! I actually have both blinds and curtains. We need the privacy of the blinds but I also wanted the softness of the curtains. I agree, curtains finish it off and make a room feel complete. Your new home is beautiful!
I had to do a double take to see which house you were in!! I'm so happy for you in this house! Hopefully your flooding issue is getting solved! Thanks for the positivity podcast the other day. It's making a difference in our family already!!
Totally Team Curtains. Even if there's no one to see into the house, I still like closing the house up at night. Also, in the winter, it helps the space feel more cozy. And don't we all want a little more hygge in our lives?
Curtains, curtains, curtains ❤ Yes!! 😊
Love what you already did in your house 🥰. Team curtains!
Team Curtain! 🎉
Your home is so BEAUTIFUL!!!
I love all the money saving ideas and using what you already have. Looking forward to seeing more!
I like both curtains and no curtains!!
I take them down when I want minimal and put them up when I need cozy! LOL
Natural wood tone blinds and sheer off white curtains! The combo is beautiful and will brighten up your dark couches!
I'm team curtains! It's just like adding accessories to an outfit, but for your windows. It makes them look finished. By the way, love your home!🏡👠🛍💍👗🕶💄📿
Absolutely team curtains of some kind! There are all sorts of different styles and lengths and textures to choose from, and having that little touch to frame and soften windows helps a room feel more like a cohesive part of a home.
Definitely team curtain
Team curtain! They keep out the dark at night and can help keep out cold in the winter.
Definitely curtains for me. They are the clothing for any room.
Team curtain all the way!! Love the changes you’ve made to your space, it looks so fresh and cozy at the same time! 😍