I’m back to share a bit more in Lauren and Philip’s new house, that being the small library that is just off the foyer of their new house. This is just an open small space that’s perfect for a deck and bookcases. Sort of an out of the way alcove that will be nice for a smaller cozy office. We also worked again with one of my sponsors, Payless Décor, in getting some drapes for this single window. They have tall ceilings in their home and these drapes are longer than average and she chose grommets for her windows in this space.
They turned out really pretty!
Lauren choose grommets on her drapes for a modern, yet classic look and she bought dark wood rods for this room. You’ll notice a pretty wooden desk and a new bookcase in here too.
Shopping on Craigslist again, she found this beautiful wood desk by Kindel for $150. What a steal that was! She looked up the brand and found out it’s high-end.
This pretty bookcase was also a Craigslist find for $450. So, this room is really coming together now, with the addition of the drapes.
The desk is very classic and traditional and looks great in here.
With a leather top, it’s a nice addition to their classic home.
Top of the bookcase.
Now for the details on the drapes. Lauren chose Advantage III drapery panels in the color, Carmina Hemp, a pretty damask pattern in a golden shade. With Payless Décor, you can order several types of drapes and are made to order per the specs that you choose. There are LOTS of fabric choices to choose from as well and you can order samples online to be sure you know what you are getting before ordering.
The grommets are nice and neat and hang really well.
They are lined and made to order. You can choose the length too and order that to your own window size.
Choose width and height for your panels and grommets or pole-mount and get just what you want (with fabric choices, they have lots to choose from).
Lauren’s new drapes look beautiful in her window and really makes this room come alive now. These drapes ran about $350 (with some discounts applied) for the pair, which is certainly not unreasonable for custom ordered drapes.
If you are sprucing up some areas for the Holidays and looking for some shades or blinds and maybe semi-custom drapes, choosing your fabric and having them made and shipped to you, Payless is offering some discounts right now:
To save 10% extra on Bamboo Shade orders, use code EMBS1113
To save 10% extra on all Cellular Shades orders, use code EMCS1113
To save 10% extra on all Drapery orders, use code EMDC1113 (exclusive to my readers!)
I did a video last year with Payless Decor on installing bamboo blinds and that is finally up and ready, so check it out if you’d like to see how easy it is to install these bamboo shades, like I have in my house. I still love my bamboo shades one year later!
On another fun note for this Thanksgiving week, Payless Decor is offering a $150 giveaway to one of my readers! You can get started on a project at your house, with shades, blinds, drapes, or rugs. There’s a lot to choose from at Payless Decor and I can vouch for their affordability and value as well as style.
Please leave a comment below and after visiting Payless Decor, tell me what you would love to win: blinds, shades, drapes, rug or just what will you spend the $150 on if you win?
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Note: As a Payless Decor brand ambassador, I am compensated to share products and ideas with my readers. This post is a sponsored post, but all ideas and reviews are my own.
I have the same bookcase in my library. We bought it 15 years ago in Cherry House (not exist anymore) in Louisville Kentucky. We paid $2500 (big money for that time). It is still my favorite piece of furniture in the house. Holds my books, photos and small travel items. Congratulations on good finds!
I would put new blinds in my den. Love your blog!!! You have great taste and I am always inspired by your posts!!! Thanks so much!!!
Both my children have moved out (YAY!!) so I need new curtains for their rooms!!
Definitely some shades. We’ve been in our home 22 years and we need something newer and better! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
I need a rug (a couple actually). I would love the Hipster Mille Fleur Assorted Rectangle rug for my kids playroom!
I would definitely use this for one of the beautiful rugs. My daughter is pregnant with twins and really needs a beautiful rug for the nursery!! One of these would be perfect!!
I would love some bamboo shades! I just painted my kitchen black — it looks great and the shades would be a perfect, simple and clean way to dress the windows!
I would love some of the beautiful drapery panels for my living room. Thank you for the giveaway.
I’ve been thinking about the bamboo shades for my living room. Seems like a fabulous choice.
I would shop for drapes!
I’m a new homeowner and really need custom drapes for my two story family room and a statement rug also.
I would love to be able to have some window treatments in my bedroom. It would certainly make it look completed. Lauren is very lucky to have such a talented aunt.
I would buy either a rug or bamboo shades.
I’ve been looking for over a year for curtains for our bedroom. This would be great.
Lauren’s house is coming along beautifully.
I wold love to shop for a new rug for my living room, but I may need to add shades and curtains to my list! Your niece’s library drapes are stunning!
I need to find a shade for my back door…and one for my one kitchen window that I have. A nice rug in front of the sink would be nice as well.
The Rugs are beautiful. I would choose the Olive Bliss. I like the off center but traditional pattern.
Would love to win some drapes or rugs for the house we’re renovating for the kids! So much to do!
I would love to win and could use a rug or drapes. Already have Bamboo shades from Payless Decor after seeing Rhoda’s home. Love them!!!! 9 windows
i would so love to win. i need valances for my family room.