Deciding on New Kitchen Curtains

I now present to you a series of awkward photos in which I stand on my countertops, holding up fabric to the window in approximation of curtains. Ready?

BHLDN Rifle Paper Photo Backdrop
(the photo backdrop)

BHLDN Rifle Paper Tablecloth
(the tablecloth)

That’s a photo backdrop and a tablecloth, both by Rifle Paper Co. for BHLDN. I bought them to use in a baby shower theme photo shoot, and as I was falling asleep the other night, I realized they would make awesome kitchen curtains.

The backdrop’s pattern is larger and I thought it might be too overwhelming, but now I think I like it better. Which is good, because the tablecloth is no longer available and it was going to break my heart a little to cut the fabric up. (I’d been searching eBay for another, but no luck.) Which one do you prefer? Wait, don’t answer yet… there’s more.

Let there be light!

BHLDN Rifle Paper Backdrop, Single Layer
(the photo backdrop)

BHLDN Rifle Paper Tablecloth, Single Layer
(the tablecloth)

The first and third photos are the photo backdrop, and the second and fourth photos are the tablecloth. Note that they don’t look so bleached out when the sun shines through them in real life (just when I think I’ve figured out my camera, whoops, blown out windows).

I’m thinking the backdrop is the winner. Yes?

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51 comments

  • Mairi

    Love your Kitchen!!! Where did you get the drawer pulls?

  • Ilene

    Just wanted you to know that I bought that red dress from Anthropolie today–I do love it so! Thanks for the inspiration!

  • Love the backdrop and your dress is too adorable!

  • katie

    definitely the photo backdrop

  • I like the photo backdrop best as well!

  • Jessica

    Ok, I have to ask. How heavy is the backdrop? I’ve been trying to find curtains or roman shades for my office and I think this might actually be perfect to match my palette. I’ll have to buy three and have them cut, etc.

  • Love the pattern! Definitely the backdrop, can’t wait to see the finished product!

  • Jessica

    Backdrop. G*d, it’s gorgeous! <3

  • brooke

    back drop

  • Sarah W

    My vote is for backdrop!

  • Jennifer Hale-Sanders

    Just started reading your blog, it is now on my daily look through. Thanks for the inspiration. First one gets my vote.

  • Whatever the all-over print one is… the tablecloth I guess?? SO cute!

  • Catherine

    You’re so cute! I think I like the backdrop better too. I love Eleanor’s sneak peak into the last pic :)

  • I like them both, but I think I’m with you..I couldn’t bare to cut up that beautiful tablecloth!

  • Holly

    Love the pattern!

    I’ve never seen that site, but everythign is so lovely! I am sad that I got married in the days when Jordan almonds were the standard favor and no one did the fabulous decorating/obsessing over weddings.

  • Vivien

    So pretty! I’d go with the backdrop. I love your dress by the way. Also, I’ve been at war..I got some red stockings/panty hose (out of impulse) what would you go with them? Need help! Thank you!

  • Love them both, but think I’d pick the backdrop – can’t wait to see!!

  • Definitely the backdrop! I like how the flowers don’t go all the way down to the bottom, giving sort of a peek-a-boo effect. (at least that’s what it looks like in the photo). I’m excited to see what you decide!

  • I vote tablecloth. I like the bigger pattern of the backdrop, but I need the pattern to cover the entire thing.

  • Marta

    I would cover all my walls with Rifle and sew my clothes in it too!

  • Rifle in a textile? Oh my word I nearly fainted. I would put either one up, but I think I like the backdrop best. Oh, how I’m wanting those now.

  • like the first :) nice legs!!!

  • I vote for the tablecloth

  • I just have to mention – I laughed to myself when I saw you slipped in another striped dress after you said you were done talking about them. =]
    Sneaky! Haha, striped dresses are the best though.
    Love both options for the curtains!
    Take care!
    Jess

  • Merideth

    Totally wish that I had bought that tablecloth, I am kicking myself for it now! If you ever want to sell it…or if you cut it up to make curtains I would totally buy the remnants so I could make a lovely curtain! So I guess my vote is for the tablecloth, haha!

  • Kelly McK

    Love the backdrop option!!

  • LOVE them as curtains. I scored that same lovely tablecloth from BHLDN on sale *great price!* and used it for our 10 year wedding anniversary pop up party on the beach. Have you washed yours yet? I was too afraid the bright color would fade so I’m shelling out $29 have it dry cleaned.

    http://lovesrobots.blogspot.com/2012/08/pop-up-dinner-party.html

  • Yes on the back drop version!

  • Such lovely fabric! I think I like the larger print better too … even though they both make me drool. ;)

  • Definitely the backdrop! PLEASE!!!!! Don’t destroy that gorgeous table cloth!

  • They both look gorge, so go for the one where you don’t have to destroy a pretty table cloth … I see you went for the red dress!

  • Love them all and love your dress. I say use the backdrop so you don’t ruin the tablecloth.

  • If you are doing the same style curtain the backdrop would look great! Any plans for your old curtain? I love the print but can’t find it anymore. :( If you ever wish to resell it, I would be interested if its still in good condition.

  • Love the backdrop too, great fabrics!

  • I usually get my husband to climb on the countertops ;) I like both but the backdrop has a tad more pink and seems more you.

  • Love the first one!

  • Backdrop vote here. Though I like the both a whole lot and they are very similar, so I don’ think you can really go wrong.

  • Jenna

    Where did you get that adorable dress?

  • Love the back drop! And cute dress by the way. :-)

  • annie

    I like The backdrop better

  • I liked the first one better, even though both are really pretty.
    And I like your dress very much too. :)

  • Yes! Backdrop! Awesome fabric.

  • georgia

    You got a vote for backdrop and nice striped dress ;))

  • All the good ideas come just as you’re falling asleep!! I think less is more, so I’d go for the more subtle pattern.

  • Oooo they’re both gorgeous — sorry, no help here — I like them both!

  • Candice Jackson

    Good gracious. Even with reading which fabric was in which photo I still got confused. Upon detailed inspection, I like the backdrop as well. Big, bold and less detail in the pattern and yet the sun still shines! Go for that one!

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