I love that they come extra long, too, which allows you to hang them almost at ceiling height and give your room the designer look without paying top dollar for custom linen curtains." And yes, that is very helpful. These were $59.99 per set. Share Your Suggestions for These Exteriors, Patios and Baths! In the primary bedroom of my Amagansett home, I wanted to make a statement in bold contrast to the pale room, and I chose to paint the Malm bed a strong graphite gray to complement the industrial ceiling fan and wall sconces. Are they as sheer? "This gorgeous find has such a beautiful shape. I love this look. That part of the wall stops over half way down, while the windows keep going. Lindsay Pennington, "I use this guy in almost every job I have! We've updated our Privacy Policy, which will go in to effect on September 1, 2022. I believe its the hot water temp and 1 scoop or capful of liquid White Revive to water ratio. The Swedish giant has perfected the art of fashion and function with its minimalistic collection that walks a fine line between classic and on-trendyou should see our favorites under $100. Have you washed them and dried them to check the final color? My DMs were flooded (btw I just love the home decor community, they are such a wealth of information!). Ive also done this with the linen duvet covers they sell. The Ritva curtains look nice in the photo above. I have been lookings at my naural (yellowy) linen aina curtains for maybe 10 yrs. I dont have time to stir every few hours as I work a lot.
Good luck!
Wash fabric first before white solution to remove chemical sizing in most fabrics dont add fabric softener to the load. What do you recommend for whitening them after they have already been stained? Id love to hear how it works for you, Brenda. The rule that I have heard and experienced is that the fabric needs to be 100% natural, which linen is. I gather I use room temperature water and soak each panel for two days? Whitened 4 panels at a time. It does double-duty as the perfect task light but is still chic enough to impress visitors." Did you soak them in a washer? Hey Alicia, I definitely think it could work, as long as your curtains are a natural fiber like linen or cotton. Cheryl, have you tried Iron Out for your whites? Danielle, are you able to share what your Out White Brite proportions were? 
Let me know in the comments below if you have struggled to get fabrics the perfect color or if you have any great IKEA hacks that you have tried!! "To take it to the next level, I usually have my workroom sew a custom slipcover with a fun print or a super-textural solid. Dh stopped by IKEA this evening and picked up five packages of curtains. Finally, I went on my Instagram stories and asked for suggestions. They aren't aligned properly. Thank you, Hi Jenny, I used the Aina set.
And do you have the IKEA panels I used? I'd add two cushions to the chairs in a color that complements the rest of the interior." I was wondering which IKEA curtain did you use? Very classy, Thank you, Kim, you are super encouraging!! AND they are super long at 98, which is hard to find in my experience. I painted the bed frame the exact color of the wall so that a monochromatic serenity washes over the room. There is a link in the beginning of the post. Thanks for the tip! I will recalculate my yardage. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80063833/. Unfortunately, they are not white, I would consider them a cream. It's casual but not boring. (We realized we need blackout drapes in our bedroom, and the best color would be some shade of white, and the nicely lined one I like at Bed Bath & Beyond is out of stock. Anyway, if it doesn't bug you :-)). Hi Sarah, I bought these curtains several months ago, hoping I could whiten them so I was really happy to find this post! I have been looking for a way to bleach my very red Ikea curtains. 
Athena Calderone, founder of EyeSwoon. Hmmm, I wonder if it is your water. So I do want to get some thing up on those immediately. And the Ritva come in 118 inch length, which might come in handy for the living room windows--will need to measure as soon as we close. Hi crl_, we used some IKEA white cotton tablecloths for curtains in our last house, I liked them better than any panels IKEA had at the time -- thicker (and less expensive too). The color, the shape and the simplicity all speak to me and work with so many other materials (light/dark woods, brass, velvet, chrome, etc). The link is in my post. if so which kind top or front loader? Im looking for a beige color & the AINA Beige is a little dark, more taupe. I've used it in the office of a young female executive to counterbalance bright artwork and accessories, but it would be adorable in aplayroomor as an anchor between two twin beds in a children's bedroom." I want to order the Oxiclean White Revive. Oh gosh, Cheryl, I dont know the answer to either one of those questions. "Choose to spend your dollars on fantastic bedding and swoon-worthy decorative pieces for your kitchen, but where and when you can, IKEA offers incredible design and a starting point for you to add your own personality in a variety of ways. Cream can look more yellow against a grey with a blue undertone but Whether that looks good or bad depends on the rest of the room, including the lighting.
*As of September 2021, the Karlstad sofa is not available, as it has been replaced with the updated Finnala style. Right now I am soaking my Ritva drapes, but its in cool water. How incredibly nice of you! 11 Common Dcor Mistakes Interior Designers Want You to Avoid, The Decorating Secrets an IKEA Stylist Knows (That You Don't), 18 IKEA Malm Dresser Hacks Anyone Can DIY, 9 of the Best IKEA Design Ideas We've Ever Seen, How a Food Blogger Traded Her Dated Kitchen for an English Country Retreat, The Spring Projects Designers Plan to Tackle in 2022. Tali Roth, "I am very much into the idea of affordable dinnerware and glassware, probably because I drop a glass or break a dish every time I try and wash them. I only did two panels so I cant compare to the original, but after 48+ hours they still look pretty yellow. My walls are a pretty bright, slightly cool white and I said the exact same thing - they don't have to match exactly, but I don't want them to be to creamy our look yellow against the paint. 
Want a very light panel. I am so happy. https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/dytag-curtains-1-pair-white-00466715/, There is a product on the market called Out White Bright Laundry Whitener.
Modeled after the famous French Picardie bistro glass, its classic style works in any setting (even as a delicate bud vase on a nightstand)." 
Appreciate the link, too! aina. Every time I put them through the wash three times (wash and dry) with good old Clorox bleach. I bleached them for several days to no avail. I love the texture of the Ikea linen curtains because they feel like a sturdy linen but just dont love that they call them white when they are really a cream colour. Also, when I washed it, I added a scoop of oxy in addition to regular detergent. I thought maybe I would try to spot clean them with the product you recommended, but then I started to get nervous that I would get white blotches where I mean to remove dirt (dust stains, crap that comes in from the window, the AC, etc.). I was interested in purchasing some for our bedrooms, and contacted Joan about hers. The North side of the room is cluttered with a window, a door, an overhead storage unit and 4" wide narrow shelf on either side of the door - something like a wainscot, installed to disguise weird construction. Im wondering if I can use the same water and just add a scoop of oxy to the water. The drawer knobs easily can be changed to personalize the look to suit almost any interior style. All of which seems to make sense given the formula. Do you think this would work with their Ritva curtains as well? I have three sets now of the Aina curtains from Ikea that I am trying to whiten with what was mentioned above.
I think the length will work, though I need to double check measurements. Ok, lets talk basic curtains, first of all. I didnt leave it in long enough for white but the color is a big difference. Brady Tolbert, Creative Director, Bobby Berk. I also brightened up a dingy drop cloth I use for a large table cloth. "It's minimalistic and canhouse books, art, and display objects in a symmetrical, organized fashion. No, I couldnt use super hot with my curtains because they would shrink. The bedroom faces west so we don't care about light control. Tali Roth, "I love this piece! I'm so glad you stopped by. right now I have one panel in a deep laundry sink. They are whiter than the white linen Fieldcrest set I have. Soak each panel for two days and swish around every few hours. Great questions! Im curious do you have a front loader? Im a fabric snob and fabrics have to feel a certain way. Shoot, I didnt write that down, but I seem to remember- warm water (check the tag, but I think the hot shrinks the linen and you dont want to do this). Good questions about water temp and amount of OxiClean White Revive. Even with two lamps on top to add a dinnertime glow, there's still plenty of space on the surface to serve buffet-style." Hope that helps, let me know how it goes, if you can!. But the living room windows are huge and are just a few feet away from the sidewalk. They look great in the above photos!
IKEA chairs, lighting fixtures, and dressers. Very late to the party, but please note that the creamy tones in Ikea "white" cotton curtains, including Ritva and Merete, will be reduced once you wash them.
But it does not get them white white, so am happy to hear of this product. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! I left in for about a day and a half stirring them every couple hours. Can I lighten my Ektorp slip cover with the oxyclean? Wonder if they would be better? This summer I got some courage to research it again. Also, thank you to another subscriber for asking. I plan on soaking for 2 days to see if they turn white without the hot water. Youre the best! Some windows don't need them, at least not right away. It can accentuate or highlight the items within rather than the shelving unit itself, and because it's modular, you can also add cabinet inserts."
xoxo. Lindsay Pennington, "This sofa is one of my favorite IKEA items. "I am going to pleat the flax panels I bought.". Looks brighter and fresher. Soak each panel for two days and swish around every few hours. Maybe there is information there about the curtain rod? Decorating is an art form, is it not? Not weird bleach white but beautiful white linen. I tried them in my Horizon (1478) bedroom with bright white trim and they looked too yellow. Did two full scoops of the Oxiclean white revive and warm water in the washer, stirred every so often. They will shrink. 48 hours, soak them for 48 hours. Sacha Strebe is a former editorial director for MyDomaine and has been writing about home and interior design for eight years. They are white! Though typically seen in bedrooms, I would put it in a dining room to stash away placemats, serving pieces, napkins, and extra silverware. Good job!! I bought some clean 5 gallon paint buckets put in 3 scoops of the white revive in each bucket and used hot tap water. Ive just finished my first panel and it turned out really well!
Love the inspirational day planner. It's the perfect chair for any space, be it a bedroom or living room. Thanks for the tip. Ahead, we share Calderone's picks for the best IKEA chairs, lighting fixtures, and dressers, along with those of Homepolish designer Tali Roth and other interior designers. Amazon sells it, but the cheapest Ive found it is at WalMart. The whole house is painted SW eider white: Fwiw, when I read about eider white in blogs, etc, it is described as a warm grey white. Thx. That is a really good question. Thanks for any help! Great idea!!! And some talk about it being pink. Did you change the water with each panel?
Shoot, I didnt write that down, but I seem to remember- warm water (check the tag, but I think the hot shrinks the linen and you dont want to do this). They still look pretty against Eider white.
Can you give me a good link? No IKEA in our new location unfortunately. Yup, the OxyClean White Revive did the trick. Did your curtains ever turn white? Question: where did you purchase your bed and what color is it black or bronze? Your bedroom is quite lovely. 2016-2022 She Holds Dearly. It is a small er on, for the tullsta chair. Im really happy about how theyre going to look. Lindsay Pennington, "The graphic quality of this rug makes a modern statement without being too busy or overwhelming. I love how they have this ability to look chic and expensive yet also blend into the wall. Both rooms need window treatments for privacy at night. (Your 4 pieces of art on the wall between the windows bug me. Im so sad Sarah, your curtains look so beautifully white and mine are that dingy yellow. Haha, wouldnt that be hilarious?!! Or maybe it's the sngle of the photo. Question: With regular Oxiclean to get its maximum strength the water must be hot hot. I thought I was going to have to live with it forever. I am a huge fan ofIKEA customization," adds Calderone. The problem that I have is with my IKEA curtains. I have got it at Walmart before but Amazon sells it too. I haven't decided if I'm going to keep them. Hi! You sound like you are doing everything correctly.
Do you think all the previous attempts at lightening affected the final soak for you?
I bought them years ago & bleached them with no problem.. Kimberly Winthrop, founder ofKimberly Winthrop Interiors. Anyone happen to have the aina curtains in white and care to offer thoughts on what shade of white they are? The color looks great next to eider white, IMO. Here is the link
And you popped up. The bed adds a punchy presence to the space yet it isn't the focal point. I LOVE your information!!! And yes, I have buckram and pins. They are creamy white, not 'modern' white. I need an idea on what curtains to get for this room. The living room faces east so we could use some filtering at times, but don't need black out. "The truth is, like it or not, we all operate on a restricted budget when it comes to designing, picking, and choosing where to splurge and where to save," Calderone tells MyDomaine. Hi there- I just finished the Ritva whitening (cotton with linen texture) and they turned white almost instantly.
The ones we had are no longer on the website but just thought I'd mention you might take a peek in that section too if you already are at IKEA. Thoughts?
And do you put them in the dryer or do you hang them to dry?
Ideal for serving juice in the morning, water during the day, and wine at night, it nests naturally into the dishwasher (no stubborn stems) and is so affordable that you can buy it in bulk. Im just stumped why it didnt work for me! Thank you so much! They have been hanging a few months now and are still bright white. It would be adorable on a balcony or nestled in a garden, but it would also provide the perfect punch of color in an exterior entryway. Hope that helps, let me know how it goes, if you can! I bought them for my formal LR. It is a brand new house so there are no window treatments of any kind. I'm living with the Aina curtains a few days to see if they grow on me. not. The Aina was significantly more yellowy than the others.
Yes, Joan from "For the Love of a House" blog uses Aina - all over her home I believe. The East side of the room has windows across the entire length and a wood curtain rod.
I would be interested in hearing how your curtains turned out and what you learned along the way.
Or with any white Ikea curtains for that matter? No worries, I could just bleach them and we would be all set, right? In the end I decided to wait and save more for the windows by doing one room at a time. If you are in want of some beautiful, not to mention, economical linen curtains, I have news for you! "Let's face iteveryone is looking for the perfect glass cup, and this is it. Noticed these are puddling on the floor. This is the place where you learn how to decorate like a pro, no matter what your resources are! According to her (and as mentioned above), they are not a true white. I did use regular detergent, then line dried them and ironed them. I like the light and airy and clean feel without.
I will have to try that product on drop cloths. I use them to fill a space out properly. I filled my utility sink half full and used a lot of Oxyclean, like two scoops (from the container) per panel. I have the lenda curtains in the FR, I wish the ainas were closer in color That is a big difference, for sure, Kitch4me. 15 Questions to Ask First, Embellishing Tricks for Cost-Effective Custom Curtains, 12 Great Decorative Alternatives to Curtains, Bold Tile Solves a Color Question in a Basement Bath, Curtains, Please: See Our Contest Winner's Finished Dream Living Room. All Rights Reserved. The fabric is neutral enough to work with both cool and warm tones, so it fits right into any interior design scheme. I have them in beige and for the money they are very very nice curtains. I am trying to limit the shrinking. YES, my sentiments exactly! I removed the legs for my Columbus Circle apartment project. I was about to purchase all new items for our room when I found your blog. I use Oxiclean regular for old doilies and linens that are stained. Tali Roth. Yes- I washed and dried after the White Revive. I washed 2 panels to make sure to remove any sizing left in the linen. I was thinking of using the lighten. They have tons of storage and come in all different finishes to suit every interior." At that price, if the color isn't quite right, I can afford to replace them later. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Well, hello there, my dear! I filled my utility sink half full and used a lot of Oxyclean, like two scoops (from the container) per panel. Because of the un-insulated door, there needs to be a curtain over the door in the winter - curtain #3. From your first apartment to your dream home, there's one dcor brand that makes its way into every interior along the way: IKEA. Tali Roth, "This chair looks (and feels) far more expensive than it costs. Before wasting time and money, do you think red curtains are worth the effort? Hmmmmmm I wonder if the oxy would work on my beige Ektorp covers!
So I'll be ordering online. Did you add more bleach as time went on, more warm water? Now off to do the rest of the panels. This pic below shows the fabric of the Aina Curtains, in dark grey, grey, and white against Eider White wall. My parents had very hard water before installing there current water softener and it was the only thing that kept stains out of whites. I didn't choose the eider white and the house is in a different state so I'm operating at a bit of a disadvantage. I am going to pleat the flax panels I bought. I almost bought the Ritva. It makes it off balance. Lindsay Pennington, Design: Tali Roth; Photo: Claire Esparros for Homepolish, "IKEA has fabulous storage units and media consoles.
Here is a panel next to my white cabinet. I did change the water. The great thing with this method is it also pre-shrinks the curtains before hanging and hemming. They're really chameleon-esque." I would love to see you get whatever credit you get from Amazon, but your link goes to an item that is no longer available. So I keep these guys stocked in my cupboard at all times, and when I do end up breaking one, I can head out to IKEA and grab another set for cheaper than I canorder Chipotle on Postmates." Two more curtain style / decorating questions: * Should I add a curtain (#4 below) over a blank wall in order to balance out the look of the entire side of the room? Impossibly well priced, it provides ample storage and has a great scale. Any suggestions on how I can clean them without ruining them? Master bedroom too, for obvious reasons.
It did absolutely nothing. If I return the Aina, I'll probably get the Ritva. The North side of the room has a shed roof, and is going to have a wood curtain rod across the width of the room - just to meet up with the other curtain rod. Id love to hear all about them! The Aina is no longer on the IKEA site, any suggestions please? We just repainted the trim in our bedroom to a much whiter white and now our white IKEA curtains look so yellow! Some people say it is a bit taupe or clay in color.
Also there was a question about bleaching Ritva & the answer is yes.