In case you missed it, our dining room was included in this post, “The Ultimate Dream House According to Pinterest”. Funny thing is this room has never been “finished”. There’s so much I want to do. One update I recently made was to add pinch pleats and Greek key trim to our existing drapes. It was super easy – all I did was follow this tutorial. I stitched the trim on about a half inch from the leading edge.
Ritvas are easy to work with because the back already has loops as a guide for pleat spacing. The newer Ritvas look a little different on the back, but still workable. Drapery hooks slide into place then attach to rings that go on the rod.
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
such a great idea! we have these in our living and dining room. this would look great!
René says
Do it! We also have them in other rooms and now I want to add pinch pleats to them all.
Elizabeth @ Le Beau Quartier says
How cool that your dining room was featured! Thanks for this tutorial. I have Ritvas and have never cared for the tabs. Have a great day!
René says
Haha! Still scratching my head over the feature. Thank you!
Lisa @ Shine Your Light says
Beautiful Rene, the drapes and also that gorgeous chandelier!
Sixty-Fifth Avenue says
I have ritvas in our dining room and living room and adding trim has been on my list for a long time. How did you attach yours? They look fantastic!!
René says
Thanks! The trim is stitched on.
Sheila Irwin says
Wow! How amazing and exciting to know that your dining room is the "dream" dining room according to Pinterest. That is quite a compliment! And I can see why. It is very pretty. Love the chandelier and the wainscoting!
Sheila
http://www.maisondecinq.blogspot.com
René says
Thank you! Adding shadow box moulding has been on the to-do list forever!
Rebekah says
this is perfect. where did you get your rods?
René says
Thanks! The rod is from IKEA and I spray painted it gold.