Design flaws that make your house look cheap, I want you to burn a ‘big’ purchase
An interior design enthusiast has said that the secret to a stylish home is your curtains.
Doing it wrong can make your house look cheap.
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There were some curtain trends she couldn’t tolerate.
For example, she would rather burn the ‘clunky’ decor than have it in her home.
Throw it away and opt for a custom look for much less, she said.
Felicia appears as Avec Moi Interiors (@avecmoi_interiors) on TikTok.
She proudly describes herself as a ‘self-taught interior designer’.
She loves all things ‘home and DIY’.
But her window treatments after has gone viral with over 123,000 likes and spawned a lively comments section.
“Things that make your house look cheap,” she said in her video.
She started by directing her anger at a particular style.
SLEEVE HOOKLESS CURTAINS
“If you have these in your house, burn them,” she said.
She was referring to the hookless sheet.
“These are not only large and bulky, but also visually heavy and expensive.
“We’re going to opt for custom curtains instead,” she said.
Don’t worry about the costs because there was a way to do this without any strain on your bank balance, she thought.
“You look for a ring and hook system or folding hooks, from Amazon or Ikea.
“That will help you achieve this custom look on a budget,” she wrote.
DRAPERY BAR DETAIL
Who knew there was a proper position for a curtain rod? Felicia did that.
“If it’s installed right above your window, it looks cheap,” she said.
“Make sure it is installed two inches below your ceiling line or molding.”
Follow this tip and the ceiling will look higher.
“It will also achieve the bespoke designer look we are aiming for,” she said.
MORE DRAPERY BAR DETAIL
Who knew where the curtain rod was actually supposed to end? Felicia did that.
“Your curtain rod shouldn’t end where the window ends,” she said.
“Instead, you want it to extend at least 12 inches beyond the window frame.”
CURTAIN STACKING DETAIL
Drape stacking is one thing and Felicia explained why we should all pay attention.
“Next, we want to make sure we create the right visual stack for our curtains.
“Stack refers to the way curtains look when they are pulled back,” she said.
The secret is that it should look proportional to the room.
“The way you know you have the right stack is to measure the width of the window and multiply it by two.
“That will give you the total width of the curtains you should put on your windows,” she said.
CURTAIN LENGTH DETAIL
Curtain length etiquette
There’s a right way and a wrong way to decorate your windows, according to self-taught interior designer Felicia. The length of the sheet is crucial.
Brushing the floor:
- The perfect length
- Not too short or too long, just right
- “Your curtains should kiss the top of the floor”
Too short to reach the floor:
- Never go too short on the front of the drape
- It is an unforgivable sin in interior design
- Once you’ve entered this area, change the curtains
Breaking the floor:
- This isn’t ideal, but okay
- These curtains hit the floor with just a little spillage
- If you have such curtains, make sure they are folded and properly organized
Joining the floor:
- Again, this is not ideal
- If your curtains are on the floor, there will be more spills than above them
- At least they are not too short
The margin for error is small and Felicia showed how to get it right every time.
First, make sure they are never too short. That’s a faux pas too far.
“Brushing the floor is absolutely ideal,” she said.
“You want your curtains to kiss the top of your floor.”
Soon your curtains will break through the floor and that’s okay, but with one condition.
“If you want to break them, make sure they are folded and organized properly,” she said.
Finally, longer than comfortable pooling is mentioned.
“Not ideal, but still better than short,” she said.
Commentators had a field day.
“I totally disagree with the curtains. The rings look like my grandma’s house,” said one.
“Custom shutters instead. Curtains are outdated and difficult to clean,” said another.
But there were those who agreed with her recommendations.
“All these things you mentioned are very true,” one fan wrote.
“My mother has been a professional designer for over 50 years and I learned all this,” said another.