Curtains!

stacedz Posted: Mar 04, 2003 09:44 AM

Curtains!

Since a lot of us seem to be redecorating...does anyone have ideas where to get (not SO expensive), plain curtains? I priced out JCPenney's and that was going to cost $350 or so for 3 bedroom windows!! I am no good at sewing so don't suggest I buy fabric... Anyone??

JustJodi Posted: Mar 04, 2003 09:46 AM

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Target?
Linens and Things?

Suzanne Posted: Mar 04, 2003 09:47 AM

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I always go to the Milburn curtain wharehouse on Voice rd.. they are VERY VERY VERY inexpensive.. I have used then for every room in my house.. i love it there, its def. at least more than 50% off what you would find them for in other stores.

Latina511 Posted: Mar 04, 2003 09:48 AM

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I also go to the Curtain wharehouse on Voice Rd. Alot of different selections and inexpensive.

Annie02 Posted: Mar 04, 2003 09:49 AM

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Curtains are expensive, no doubt about it - I needed a few panels for my bedroom window - plus valance and it really adds up - I bought mine (by Croscill) from www.strouds.com.

Sonicstef Posted: Mar 04, 2003 09:58 AM

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Unfortunetely, good fabric is really expensive. Cheaper curtains are going to look cheap/filmsy unless you just happen to find an amazing deal.

Teri Posted: Mar 04, 2003 10:05 AM

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can you wait for a sale? I bought sheer curtains and a swag from JC Penney, and got an awesome deal. I have a HUGE picture window in my living room, and was expecting to pay dearly for a swag long enough. I found a pattern I loved, and they only had 1 left, which was the store display. They sold it to me for about 70% off, which was a great deal. It wasn't damaged at all - you couldn't tell the difference

stacedz Posted: Mar 04, 2003 10:06 AM

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Thanks...I might try Marburn, there is one in Hauppauge. And I want plain, brown or linen colored and everything is flowery/patterned!

Edited to say, I don't want anything sheer either since this is for our bedroom...geez, am I picky or what??

Teri Posted: Mar 04, 2003 11:33 AM

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No, you're not picky! I only have sheer since my curtains aren't really for privacy, they're more for decoration. I have blinds that I use for privacy. Since this is just an apt and not my home, I didn't want to go crazy on window treatments all over the place.

teresa518 Posted: Mar 04, 2003 11:44 AM

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Try Speigel. My mom buys her curtains from there. I'm not sure how expensive they are but I know they have a really good selection.

Also - BBB - use 20% off coupons (did you know you can use more than one for the same purchase, even expired ones!!!), JC Penney (wait for a sale or use coupons)

stacedz Posted: Mar 04, 2003 11:49 AM

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I actually have a coupon for 25% for JCPenney's but realized, I didn't really want to spend $350 for curtains, with the coupon would have brought it down to $280 or so, which was still a lot. I like Penney's curtains though, they are heavy and not flimsy at all. The color thing is a pain too through a catalog and not being able to see/feel them!

michele31 Posted: Mar 04, 2003 12:14 PM

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Try eBay! They sell Pottery Barn stuff on ebay, much cheaper than the stores. Also, there is a Curtain Store on Middle Country Road and a Malburn Curtain in a bunch of locations.
I have found the exact same JC Penny/Bed Bath Beyond/Linen's Things curtains at Malburn before. Also, the outlet stores are good for this stuff.

Suzanne Posted: Mar 04, 2003 12:28 PM

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Pottery barn has a factory outlet by the tangers, give them a call see if they have any there..

Diane Posted: Mar 04, 2003 12:38 PM

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All those other places Potter Barn, Linens & Things, BB&B, they will be just as expensive.
I found that if you go to JC Penny when they have a sale is the best buy. I think they nice curtains. All of mine are rom there.
I hate to say it, but curtains are NOT cheap.

I paid about $500 for my dining room and two hallway windows, both curtains and rods.

sha11209 Posted: Mar 04, 2003 03:58 PM

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LINENSOURCE.COM
I GOT NICE BROWN CURTAINS FOR BEDROOM. PRETTY REASONABLE!

bearsbabe_113 Posted: Mar 04, 2003 04:09 PM

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I also got my panels and swags from Marburn on Voice Road and I saw the same exact ones elsewhere for double, so the quality and price can't be beat!

Kel Posted: Mar 06, 2003 12:06 AM

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I love The Curtain Store in Massapequa Park, right across from the Massapequa Park train station on Sunrise Highway.

Karen H Posted: Mar 06, 2003 06:11 PM

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Try the outlet mall in Riverhead. I saw wood curtain rods for a fraction of what they sell for at Linens N Things. They also had cotten tab-top curtains and other similar styles. This was in one of the outlet shops carrying sheets and such. I'm sure there are a few places there - Crate and Barrel for one - they also have some of their off-season curtains on sale.

Cira Posted: Mar 07, 2003 08:41 AM

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How about Fortunoff ... is that to expensive?

dkga1026 Posted: Mar 07, 2003 08:43 AM

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I bought some of my curtains from Fortunoff and I found the prices to be very similar (even a little lower) than the proces at JC Penney. By no means cheap, but at least not as bad as I thought.