Originally Posted by
SoberLeigh 
I love curtains! If that gorgeous room (with that beautiful brick and amazing mantel) were mine, I would go for plantation shutters
But I love curtains, too - they create so much softness and interest (not to mention the fun you can have coordinating pillows
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Ooh- I’ve never had plantation shutters!
I really wanted bamboo shades but they are not in the budget and also it’s very difficult to hang anything with these windows as the lip is like 1/4” thick. So curtains are my only option. Also I have about $120 left to spend :/