16. Victorian Mourning-Jewel Tone Velvet Wardrobe Alcove Curtains
Introduction and What This Idea Means
Instead of traditional hard cabinet doors, conceal your bedroom wardrobe alcove using heavy floor-to-ceiling crush-resistant velvet curtains in deep mourning-jewel tones like mulberry, plum, or obsidian black, hanging from a heavy brass rod.
How to Make It
Mount a heavy-duty antique brass curtain rod flush with the outer perimeter of your wardrobe alcove. Hang extra-long drapes made from heavy crushed velvet that pool slightly onto the bedroom floor, creating a theatrical boudoir entrance to your clothing storage.
Tips
Use matching velvet tiebacks with vintage tassel ropes to hold the curtains open elegantly when you are selecting your daily wardrobe.
Variations and Essentials
- Variations: Layer sheer black lace inner curtains behind the heavy velvet drapes for an added layer of gothic texture.
- Essentials: Heavy-duty brass curtain rod, crush-resistant velvet drapes, matching tiebacks, mounting brackets.