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Budget Breakdown: A Design Duo Give Their San Francisco Loft a Modern Makeover for $70K

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They created a striking focal point in the space with custom curtains fabricated from 65 yards of block-printed fabric sourced from India. "Making such a big statement with the curtains was both an aesthetic and practical choice," say the couple. "We spent a week in Jaipur touring textile markets to find the right fabric." The curtains are motor-operated, and a black-out liner ensures good sleep in the bedroom upstairs. An additional sheer liner facilitates daytime light and privacy.