Curtain in doorway

I’m all about making the most of every inch of my home. That includes getting creative with my doorways and any pass-throughs within my apartment. Adding a little pizzazz to a doorway or opening couldn’t be easier, no matter your design style or type of home. I’ve rounded up seven of my favorite techniques below. Whether you choose to paint, install molding, or incorporate greenery, you can’t go wrong with these stylish ideas.

A PORTIERE is a curtain that hangs in a doorway rather than a window. It is a graceful solution where a door would take up too much space or block passage and was often used in small Arts & Crafts bungalows.

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curtains in archway - think this could work between the kitchen and living room?

A portiere is a hanging curtain placed over the doorless entrance to a room. It's name is derived from the French word for door, porte. The portiere, (rhymes with affair), or door drapery, was a common practice known to have been in use in Europe in the 4th century. The portiere was first used in castles to ward off the drafts between rooms. The practice of using them reached England by way of France and they became quite common in wealthier households during the Victorian era where heavy…

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I’m not great at curb appeal. Probably because we don’t live anywhere near a curb, and, apparently, my mindset is that, if no one else is going to see it…oh well! Which…is not completely accurate because I don’t feel the same way about the inside of my house, so let’s just go with: I’m bad...

This beaded curtain is made of all natural bamboo beads. The bamboo beads are very beautiful and sturdy and stringing them is all done by hand. Since the beads are mainly small, stringing them into the threads is a time consuming task, however the finished result becomes very enjoyable and natural, the strings will stay flexible and they will move softly when you walk through them. >>>>>Regardless of the defect, the beads are still hangable and a beautiful addition to any space. In case of…

A portiere is a hanging curtain placed over the doorless entrance to a room. It's name is derived from the French word for door, porte. The portiere, (rhymes with affair), or door drapery, was a common practice known to have been in use in Europe in the 4th century. The portiere was first used in castles to ward off the drafts between rooms. The practice of using them reached England by way of France and they became quite common in wealthier households during the Victorian era where heavy…