Last week I did a post showing a Chinoiserie balloon shade that elicited strong reactions both for and against its use in interior design today. I personally love a beautifully done balloon curtain and its variations like the London shade. I thought I would post a few more favorites, many combined with Chinoiserie.
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| Stroheim |
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| Veranda |
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| The Enchanted Home |
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| House Beautiful |
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| Perch New Orleans |
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| Melissa Rufty |
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| Alessandra Branca |
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| Architectural Digest |
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| Cottages & Gardens |
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Why would anyone not like balloon shades? Do they think they are fussbudgety old lady confections? I think they ae just as outstanding a window covering as anything when used beautifully in a room.
ReplyDeleteI know! They are all very beautiful!
DeleteAs I said before I adore them! Love these!!!
ReplyDeleteHere is mine that makes me happy everytime I walk in the room! TPP did my prints to coordinate with my China Rose fabric.
http://seekersbazaar.blogspot.com/search?q=london+shade
Oh my God, I love that Stroheim plaid! I must search for it.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Balloon curtains have definitely been on the backburner with the sleeker modern looks, but with such clean and beautiful looks as in these photos, balloon shades are no doubt perched on a comeback.
ReplyDeleteI, of course, love them. It makes me sad to think of the skills being lost not only in the making of the shades themselves, but also of the trim used on them. Trim has become a four letter word in this age of minimalism. What do we offer instead? Grommets.
ReplyDeleteI love them. I’m obsessed with them. I have them in every room.
ReplyDeleteRetired designer and from the Deep South. I STILL love balloons. What’s not to love?
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