Reusing curtains

[CrabappleCake]

Got a pair of lined long very dull curtains in spare room. They are a yellow cream.

What colour could I put on walls to make the less dull?

Or can you dye curtsins?

If you know what the fabric is you may be able to dye them. Will they fit in your washing machine, even one at a time?

I’d put a similar colour on the wall to create a neutral backdrop. If you like bright colours, you can add them with accessories (pictures, cushions, a rug).

I've always kind of hated them as they were against the awful peach that was on the walls when we moved in, that always made a really bright room look a bit grubby.

Might be better up against new cream paint with some accessories. Til, recently was Dss room who had no truck with accessories.

Why are you keeping them if you hate them Just spend £50 on a new pair.

They were v expensive.

Charity shops are a great source of curtains.

How valuable are they now if you tried to sell them? I wouldn’t look at the value of something years ago. Same as I would give a 10-year-old designer bag to a charity shop if i didn’t like it rather than trying to cover up the fact it’s ugly and I hate it with my clothes.

Duck egg?

I don't think they are saleable. Duck egg could work quite well.

I think I'll keep any eye for charity shop ones...and think about ditching these in exchange.