2014 Cheap and Easy Window Treatment Projects Ideas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">If you have bare windows, we have plenty of quick,cheap, easy, and affordable solutions to get you covered.<br /><br /> You'll love these ideas to try in 2014! I hope you find these ideas useful and inspiring to you .... Enjoy it !!!! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu9LlFPfiKe_nUGzO4NGI0DophRtcsy3DCyYfGJG6iB4JRnWIxgYMJvy73YhyP8FPVLKtLqQuHbRy39PYfz1_2NbxdtBSeyJzJ2oWBYlBF0IoOoAJVkSf1Vhyfw50xbIqXSYufMqbG9cOX/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Tuck and Fold : </span></b>An orgami inspired folding technique turns plain window sheers into a one of a kind creation. To create the curtain, purchase two sheer window panels. Cut the first into equal size squares. Lay the other panel on the floor. On the squares, pin opposite corners in the center of the square. Then lay the pinned pieces on the full panel in a pattern of your liking, overlapping the corners slightly. (We repeated an X shape to cover the lower portion of the sheer.) Hand sew centers at the pins.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQGPQincEmExuu3OYMtAi3O5xHc3_OpE9L-E-X1oALQdGB6E34XwY2fOCdMJN2pG4hjAE9fvPj-xu7FC8QLkrcaknn0FQxHHS0_Jfv4hGTZ6wtZYQ6RC3Hl9aQZlwPhJbxHUL1oFt3J5v/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Flower Power :</span> </b>Take plain white curtains up a notch with a simple flower embellishment. To create the rosettes, trace around a 3-inch diameter drinking glass on the flower fabric. Repeat until you have five same-size circles per rosette. Cut out circles and fold into quarters. Hold all the quarter circles in your hand and stitch together with a needle and thread at the base of the flowers. Create the number of rosettes that you want and stitch them to a pair of curtain panels, alternating heights. Run a bead of fabric glue from the flower to the bottom of the curtain panel. Place a length of green yarn on the glue, wrapping it under the bottom edge of the panel and gluing to the back of the curtain. Cut leaf shapes from green cotton fabric and position next to the yarn. Sew a straight stitch down the center and around the edges to secure.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_WA47iAWZkhaC3yzOph5NT784ex4uiYy7RF0hYwmU8JkhvZNIu9lfYk8thBFlYdkPRU65dX9IvFIuQi-5RpLkEml0_QJzEMy-pV2eh6FgGqryvhKs3o64Swr4eEwu42t6zgoqEB0Dvut3/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">No-Sew Roman Shade :</span> </b>Made from a miniblind and midweight upholstery fabric, this Roman shade can be assembled in a matter of hours. First, lay the blind on your work surface with the front facing down. Set the length by adjusting the plug underneath the thick bottom slat according to the package instructions. Next, snip away only the strings that connect the slats on both sides. Maintain the slats at 7-inch intervals; snap off and remove the rest. Place the fabric facedown under the blind. Mark the fabric where it folds at the sides, top, and bottom of the slats. Remove the shade and press the fabric folds. Place the fabric under the shade, then glue the sides of the fabric to each slat and the top and bottom edges of the fabric to the top and bottom slats. Use clothespins to hold the fabric in place while it dries.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC2CPvqM8khnvdilUozc1fTi-2RJQr22D0fROsPJgx0S55R6NfrrmjAv3Z56d4QMtC60kBtirc3Uab3yISoFVm2EuTxLOcm6RJ4i_prnyu-b5pI6KcoOIhNkFKi-gEO2Kf0A5DUJmEM-RS/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Embroidered Inspiration : </span></b>Embroider a favorite saying or quote on curtains to make a fun statement. Measure the width of your panel. Cut kraft paper to that width, and write cursive words or letters on the paper in pencil. Trace the lettering with thick black marker on the paper, then tape the paper to the back of the curtain panel so the letters show through. Trace the words on the fabric using a 4b art pencil or white chalk. Following the lines, embroider a simple straight stitch using all five strands of embroidery floss.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRTikQqT8hVsy8cP1InhJITfQHj16pRr63RS5A_eXdwurWPQk028rvHWwaw7tnjQcxHfcHcW63vHKBhWqI4axSeK6zbYwybI3JxpNpj7I2xhy8auaoBhyE2wtjrA_6yQ_WbrLgFR_e0Yeq/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Chevron Shade :</span> </b>Go geometric and paint a chevron design onto a plain shade. To make a chevron stripe, determine the center point of the fabric on the Roman shade, and position the pattern for pleasing symmetry. We allowed for 4-inch stripes. Use a plastic artist's triangle tool (or create your own triangle shape out of cardboard), and pencil to trace lines onto the shade. Use a straightedge to make sure the chevron stripes are level. Tape above and below the pencil line with painter's tape. Repeat for each stripe. Use a brush or roller to paint on fabric paint. Remove the painter's tape and install the shade once the paint is dry.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv6y8ssL0_UupqwYW4ld8e7st9a8i4rYDM8ZH8edeo853fdLxBF2PK_94D4c6NiWKGBK8ERNhlBR2l-LH1NpZFiuFKLbff7_WgSUiTdaBFtXak_fM9r7j-jgJ78g3nizAfmPi-a6mMydzW/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Embellished Bamboo Blinds :</span> </b>Off-the shelf bamboo blinds become a custom window treatment with ribbon and a little bit of glue gun action. We layered two different types of grosgrain ribbon on the edge of this blind. Glue the middle ribbon on first, then glue on the top and bottom ribbons, overlapping them slightly with the middle ribbon. For all ribbons, tuck the ends under the edge of the blind and secure to the back for a polished look.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAGL7PiK4szPireaiI3SB56TvYD0ggn6V517wGssHVqekjxOKxrbfbIjMLiDF_psD2txg6iVte4x2-btkdMkGHpTNTwqTpbB5doqq339Ux1hrgJDSRnmZuAycWELEnfq-zCtFROTKpbem5/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Fringed Cafe Curtain : </span></b>Set your windows apart with dyed linen strips. Start with sheer white linen and cut into strips. Divide the strips into four or five groups. You'll dye each group a different shade. We created five different colors using red and yellow crafts paint. Mix 1 tablespoon of crafts paint to 1 gallon of water and stir. Test the dye on a scrap of linen. Experiment with colors and saturation levels before you dye your final strips. Once you're happy with the color, plunge a length of fabric into the mixture. Remove and hang to dry. Repeat until you're satisfied with the mix of colors. Iron the dry fabric to set the color. Line up the strips in alternating colors, then tie to a curtain rod. Cut the fabric strips to the desired length. (These were cut short to create a cafe curtain.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjunlN28bIsKV2VF4VliOuxlGeEXbE-yvfVixp9_s7g5G49pTKL-MsKXh4XIIZFvJTlhK1s3Sr1ts1t-czWiAXzYJEZ1p-eUfqJaUPWykCe3OfDYhDOpZNNNyBhXAcn2_MQ3us5L7fiqsle/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Lovely Lace : </span></b>Get a lush, feminine look on a budget with DIY curtain panels decked out in low cost doilies and lace remnants. To begin, cut sheer fabric into two panels to fit your window. Finish the edges with no-sew adhesive strips. In a bucket, mix fabric dye with water until the desired saturation is achieved, then dunk the doilies in the dye. Remove and let dry, then attach the doilies to the curtain panels in a random pattern using a hot-glue gun. For a cropped look, adhere a few doilies along the edge and trim accordingly. To finish, glue a lace remnant to the bottom of the curtain, leaving an inch or so extra on either side to fold over and finish the edges.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivBCE6M0i3QzOo12Z_Z4H6BBKHClYV_ZCBWQckTF_DrLDFD3FvAUmeSk0F3A8aZs2fPp5pDTIEK3JUnDh0lUjGKX_IHC-gGjb8QOrTy5E4PbYlmxA3bFgJ-BoyGV28H2zVhntTDTcV4qsr/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Marbleized Curtains : </span></b>Create custom marbleized fabric that starts with a design you create on paper. Click the link below to learn how to marbleize paper and then upload your design to a fabric printing service (we used Spoonflower), order your fabric, and sew it into basic drapes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Nb7o3aY14ur9dTfhGkRvqqj6xSzagztphmmu5aDex4GWrJyxpGl8XhGsQJDdhNO1eu-_XzEkyn3ynrrkI1XTZWyGhdMAKmpVtSS8HpCz_mPub9GWGdeARbZ_3VfViVKHvQ-4Baf5STr1/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">From All Angles :</span> </b>Plain curtain panels require no more than stitched-on triangles in various hues of satin to become eye-catching. Select a few fabrics in coordinating colors and patterns. Cut out triangles in various sizes, and sew the shapes in a free-flowing pattern.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdOqVetTcCWlYGWeurjpzlcx7ntxFONDCmEptXH5_-YmFnZnXSWemkO7geJTRFwILZG2-jrFpOuto34pgEOV97zZwvkjusJTCOJ_3Fib3gNpDJtZZ2FOct9WP8_QPokw2WQwaaaDNtAagk/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-11.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Patchwork Drapes :</span> </b>Put scraps to use as fresh window treatments. We used sheer scraps to create a soft, shimmery effect. Choose your fabrics, and plot out the pattern for the panels on grid paper to scale. By using grid paper, you can determine the dimensions of each fabric piece you'll be cutting. Label each section according to the fabric used. We used seven different sheers to get this effect. Cut fabric and pin together in rows. Stitch the pieces into rows, then stitch the rows together. Sew a rod pocket and the side and bottom edges to finish.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr6gsBnHPK8-1RzjY_NOUBkT5FNKP1sjJcp2CBTsudvfr3pi7xVhvLipWpukHHvgeMIUtLgVadikQTGKhtDpJZ2hUrzvhfaSWg8wClgmQjNbBQc2q1vcbMiBVaUMYCcMc-e2mXsfBRJKIS/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-12.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Tea Towel Curtains : </span></b>To create these pretty cafe curtains, purchase two 16x24-inch tea towels. Install curtain rods at your desired height. Attach ring clips to the top of the tea towels to hang them from the rod. If the towels hang past the windowsill, measure the fabric, cut off the excess, and hem the towels using a sewing machine or fusible web and an iron.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghQDNtoMhB3khz6jUcoTUdTDs3J3ZMsz1elXv49I1FyizhoOdnhyphenhyphenbrlh5kkKnFiwzu-WVfmZWMPaTxcvajxYtTelcAzcO-Gi9VCOqFt0m9YBvawSUkfBjGmxc9jSkYesghHS7ClL1AXo5T/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-13.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Dressed-Up Curtain Panels :</span> </b>A cottage style room would look amazing with windows dressed in these flirty curtain panels. Start with purchased panels and add the ruffle yourself.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt4dTFZaVW6AQZoMatoBrTu86GThzCscu1w5WJUElTeAuzlSvoy0QwdwtZY8yyO4tb7_DMMlAm4Jo3_POJU3C3FP5bKOamGEU9JV6Hu5KyBcudvxbEAOIbL5BVG2QgBFZOGTLbgtHiNr46/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-14.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Accessorize with Tiebacks :</span> </b>For a simple update, give drapery panels a makeover with tiebacks. The easy to make tieback here adds a polished look and a splash of the room's yellow accent color to this window treatment.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOwzgIlgisxB-ZlJSgrjNLsMU_BJkYtKyuf0hmll1CWqQAo3nRWEPcXHTw8rfqRXAbKPVpi8vI8WZjqWcfV2WPuI6N7GBxfczprvzA5TYNeNf9hvZWODy189e-04hCx6Bj2BAR4qKQp7k7/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-15.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Flowy and Fabulous :</span> </b>You can dress up purchased tab-top panels with a bit of trim attached to the edges. Or, get a similar look by making your own panels. You can buy yardage at a fabrics store, but you can also shop for table coverings or linens in the kitchen, bedding, and bath section of your local department store. There you will often find discounted or discontinued fabric items that you can cut up and use as yardage.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Y341HaGZ1pphhvQW3ch4yjobyMBuPEx2DZ4kjamlPXPEXvP49zznQ2BmiidsoloMpYxpjnA8RVTxlsftH60JQugy3E37fw_37m1YNwxsO804cpeMmtcvB73g_b9wcbEN5py14WajA4c-/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-16.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Simple Striped Draperies : </span></b>Striped draperies add interest to this mostly neutral dining room. Striped fabric like this is easy to sew, even for beginners, because the stripes provide straight-line guides. Affixing clip-on rings to the top of each panel ensures they remain easy to take down and clean.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilcwDQ6vGvG1Ho7leNcxq_ofml-UeFQANfJRR6Av7JjJYdNkMkFawsFPoqCksL9NYc0K5JoA_QdChtmkcvvaCb-HCE6lVwl8tw3D4wHmqRiqkWSHcqMbIuqc4lTb4li1jdR4cuSY9OHImJ/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-17.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Ombre Drapes :</span> </b>Add waves of color to plain white panels by progressively dyeing with two colors of acrylic crafts paint. We paired deep blue and teal. Dip the damp fabric into a solution of 1 tablespoon crafts paint per 1 gallon of water. Add more paint to the mixture and dip the lower portions of the curtain repeatedly to achieve an intense color.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqRuNQKGVULpB4LlWi-aA8bW52dRodBpG9qncQOtCgbR2zJuk9J3GsopKiGQuaDVevuVfdrxZbuFMwX_ps6oIScppVRqPrrxyrkkRKtI3rBZ9DmJOylO1mhNFQjvequFB5USZDoN90pg8G/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-18.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Tie-Up Valance :</span> </b>When curtain panels won't fit or simply aren't needed, use an easy sew valance like this one to add softness and color. Sew a rectangle to the window size, adding a rod pocket at the top. Stitch a length of wide ribbon on each end of the valance, 4-6 inches from the outer edge. Drape the ribbon over the top of the valance so there is a length of ribbon running down the back and the front of the valance. Stitch the ribbon into place and use each ribbon tail to tie up the fabric.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX8si3z-LT1oQq8SSOJZpuf5hsfx4adIrhUfYS1v6ogcmOIMXaTrYEP2YEpgabHuTHzAqiHZlhcE5voJ_J0LuoYmYkbPwlRgQjaftFhY5rhmR0D6N_Qxr8136QdaMZvwR4dT8cfVphkOIC/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-19.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">DIY Ruffled Curtains :</span> </b>You can make these pretty curtains using solid color flat sheets. Cut each panel to twice the window width and 6 inches longer than the desired length. Sew a rod pocket along the top. Hem the panels to floor length. Make the ruffles by cutting strips of fabric twice the width of a panel by 4-1/2 inches tall, then sew a 1/2-inch hem. Sew a basting stitch along the raw edge. Gather the fabric to the width of the panel. Starting at the curtain's bottom hem, pin overlapping ruffles to the panel with hem side down, and stitch them into place. Attach the top ruffle upside down, right sides together, and flip over to hide the raw edge.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

2014 Cheap and Easy Window Treatment Projects Ideas

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15 Easy Window Treatment Projects for Autumn 2013

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">What's one surefire way to make a room looked polished and finished?<br /><br />Dress up the windows. Whether they are DIY treatments or store bought versions, drapes, shades, valances, or any of their cohorts will take your rooms from bland to wow. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqSGhyphenhyphenjMX2TiYbcIx_ahGBpIbrHvcv3IOlh5UU3YPB9p6jM8wOUR5Oowf4A0uM3jXNfEoAblBYAC2nQyZFdmYEAy_0W6UnDkbYw-HVL04jT9nx9NmiB6YlAERK1TjyrGxmasgrqv5ADdc/s640/Window-Treatment-Easy-Projects-For-Autumn-2013.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Take plain white curtains up a notch with a simple flower embellishment. To create the rosettes, trace around a 3 inch diameter drinking glass on the flower fabric. Repeat until you have five same size circles per rosette. Cut out circles and fold into quarters. Hold all the quarter circles in your hand and stitch together with a needle and thread at the base of the flowers. Create the number of rosettes that you want and stitch them to a pair of curtain panels, alternating heights. Run a bead of fabric glue from the flower to the bottom of the curtain panel. Place a length of green yarn on the glue, wrapping it under the bottom edge of the panel and gluing to the back of the curtain. Cut leaf shapes from green cotton fabric and position next to the yarn. Sew a straight stitch down the center and around the edges to secure.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0IUgytQx2Zi5guincarf3S-Uk6gu18_XWGl62ZpDaZIp9qkzoGbvQHDkp3HpR_NzzTkhJ1GFkJc3JUuNGDsdwVonpKcL4Bb-VX8izDFti_xOZaIfKWCIAoU5e7WGix_4u_3bFNXNlbSA/s640/Window-Treatment-Easy-Projects-For-Autumn-2013-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Put scraps to use as fresh window treatments. We used sheer scraps to create a soft, shimmery effect. Choose your fabrics and plot out the pattern for the panels on grid paper to scale. By using grid paper, you can determine the dimensions of each fabric piece you'll be cutting. Label each section according to the fabric used. We used seven different sheers to get this effect. Cut fabric and pin together in rows. Stitch the pieces into rows, then stitch the rows together. Sew a rod pocket and the side and bottom edges to finish. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCoFz3qLDCBy2TQA7bFYtraiP5myztuoyNnUhthT68Kq4x3BggtqVd9paqjcsyr1CdgIoRDXT_BQNNuY6pAH03ijGV-NX1P55935F-H8LuHVDBQBpxPjqpEFRIsL-iBf528Q-7M9GJe0o/s640/Window-Treatment-Easy-Projects-For-Autumn-2013-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Set your windows apart with dyed linen strips. Start with sheer white linen and cut into strips. Divide the strips into four or five groups. You'll dye each group a different shade. We created five different colors using red and yellow crafts paint. Mix 1 tablespoon of crafts paint to 1 gallon of water and stir. Test the dye on a scrap of linen. Experiment with colors and saturation levels before you dye your final strips. Once you're happy with the color, plunge a length of fabric into the mixture. Remove and hang to dry. Repeat until you're satisfied with the mix of colors. Iron the dry fabric to set the color. Line up the strips in alternating colors, then tie to a curtain rod. Cut the fabric strips to the desired length. (These were cut short to create a cafe curtain.) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizI4CxeDpwFnagh8AR1_MSFwk4jt6DgnyA4mPslWe0zHU2laAIsgA1FCcIXvQV67eO-eFxlas1ex_4kaReIUV5ZYfvyv3PmY_X7-3FyNHWDGZC0OCcLjJZ5sg-XpwwgkdZ0VdJCtNPuQI/s640/Window-Treatment-Easy-Projects-For-Autumn-2013-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Go geometric and paint a chevron design onto a plain shade. To make a chevron stripe, determine the center point of the fabric on the Roman shade and position the pattern for pleasing symmetry. We allowed for 4 inch stripes. Use a plastic artist's triangle tool (or create your own triangle shape out of cardboard) and pencil to trace lines onto the shade. Use a straightedge to make sure the chevron stripes are level. Tape above and below the pencil line with painter's tape. Repeat for each stripe. Use a brush or roller to paint on fabric paint. Remove the painter's tape and install the shade once the paint is dry. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ASyC2-cOHmoX3XJT-waedp9xYsqwCNsxZaMbLxLKNfdZxsJN1ie1m1zCCdS3B41f83RTxzdNBT0L-mljgglcjOhE4glGlBLGGI5N4owbnzksBCSeI4jCtzQOWrJBRe-H_vOMhk57ZZU/s640/Window-Treatment-Easy-Projects-For-Autumn-2013-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Create custom marbleized fabric that starts with a design you create on paper. Click the link below to learn how to marbleize paper and then upload your design to a fabric printing service (we used Spoonflower), order your fabric, and sew it into basic drapes. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOyvNtQzKced10bssG3RhePQ0GItkmKeKqpPX9BE1wfDw4vB6OyMoo5U8O3gbXUUfZlkIu1ULe4TjTahGnGgYnSs5pdXBAyJWQbACGSHQxvUoUxOPgoZQJKJWtgOYRgv6I0vRsN67YByM/s640/Window-Treatment-Easy-Projects-For-Autumn-2013-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Made from a miniblind and midweight upholstery fabric, this Roman shade can be assembled in a matter of hours. First, lay the blind on your work surface with the front facing down. Set the length by adjusting the plug underneath the thick bottom slat according to the package instructions. Next, snip away only the strings that connect the slats on both sides. Maintain the slats at 7 inch intervals; snap off and remove the rest. Place the fabric facedown under the blind. Mark the fabric where it folds at the sides, top, and bottom of the slats. Remove the shade and press the fabric folds. Place the fabric under the shade, then glue the sides of the fabric to each slat and the top and bottom edges of the fabric to the top and bottom slats. Use clothespins to hold the fabric in place while it dries. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIlJkvAqqF_JK2QPs9vhtZdTRKQDkC5sSGXXKmpV-TpXCoJ2N5w5o_pDD9CQp4F0kSThRCzZmCNU5WMtiq2gfCoAC0wuMqwEcmc1hgOq10Fl_hXvSwGAslpsGYwbmWtQVBIuArsDl8BLM/s640/Window-Treatment-Easy-Projects-For-Autumn-2013-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To create these pretty cafe curtains, purchase two 16x24 inch tea towels. Install curtain rods at your desired height. Attach ring clips to the top of the tea towels to hang them from the rod. If the towels hang past the windowsill, measure the fabric, cut off the excess, and hem the towels using a sewing machine or fusible web and an iron. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl648INiw1lV18NREkRR_3UtzHUIzBk1dOIbR6kc2RijNcvVAKStLzhWOIR-5GJTYw7ciW5Bcrqu_s1QclID2tA2vWvzCnMeQG9lebgK90AGbAQPsj3HQi1wv5wbKtkya9eOzbYRrXbKM/s640/Window-Treatment-Easy-Projects-For-Autumn-2013-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Add waves of color to plain white panels by progressively dyeing with two colors of acrylic crafts paint. We paired deep blue and teal. Dip the damp fabric into a solution of 1 tablespoon crafts paint per 1 gallon of water. Add more paint to the mixture and dip the lower portions of the curtain repeatedly to achieve an intense color. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnJ8WU83TXKCtekCYS_1nJXYERSzGmbCka8yoso73MTZt2rp0_QX91mnhuAPmPA_VG8XdqTBBKyjKvCmNYSSmn6H4picvsq5EqRnobGGaSZbrBxa52VOQESxI0_aG5XimDf1lzSvQLmI8/s640/Window-Treatment-Easy-Projects-For-Autumn-2013-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To make a peacock-print valance like this one, start by cutting a 2x4 piece of wood to the width of your window. Buy enough fabric to extend 6 inches on either side and 4 inches longer than the desired length. Finish the hem and sides, and embellish with a fun fabric trim. Wrap fabric around the wood and staple into place. Attach the wood to the wall with screws or L brackets. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUkRWH5-56feJsyigp1noP5rw6Lu7kaUgc4hiF4xTplhcV2iNvaKEcIfOYb-fe9Xji1BgPUHrTkqnTp_g-PPWgFh_yYf9xP8SRBfCJYt9Ar-BiEF2aT8XA2-jtmO4bfvyJtkOCZj2ecA0/s640/Window-Treatment-Easy-Projects-For-Autumn-2013-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can make these pretty curtains using solid color flat sheets. Cut each panel to twice the window width and 6 inches longer than the desired length. Sew a rod pocket along the top. Hem the panels to floor length. Make the ruffles by cutting strips of fabric twice the width of a panel by 4-1/2 inches, then sew a 1/2 inch hem. Sew a basting stitch along the raw edge. Gather the fabric to the width of the panel. Starting at the curtain's bottom hem, pin overlapping ruffles to the panel and stitch them into place. Attach the top ruffle upside down, right sides together, and flip over to hide the raw edge. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuZVkfsOpP-mHTrasRrFd69_DIoU4HMy_fKGIPw4ZUFjqdxwYr0fU4d-DBJ-zDs17xBBfPRhrp1Gp4_J2QXp6n163X9CIF3ZqoqDUpKvHV153pT4hIZqNjAl6LLr7-d9fWimfO0CSQTd4/s640/Window-Treatment-Easy-Projects-For-Autumn-2013-11.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When curtain panels won't fit or simply aren't needed, use an easy sew valance like this one to add softness and color. Sew a rectangle to the window size, adding a rod pocket at the top. Stitch a length of wide ribbon on each end of the valance, 4-6 inches from the outer edge. Drape the ribbon over the top of the valance so there is a length of ribbon running down the back and the front of the valance. Stitch the ribbon into place and use each ribbon tail to tie up the fabric. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEierCbj0SEhS6NYD_SU1mb1bJebkzbNFlDRmyyIyh4y3baOVZ080zHTCcstRxQXL3BD55jhD32whFemcS3jQRQD7HR46qQDNNPybpJWINO39EPsoYPq6CGIRvL1iwiwCWWdf_Bl4GcsceQ/s640/Window-Treatment-Easy-Projects-For-Autumn-2013-12.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can dress up purchased tab-top panels with a bit of trim attached to the edges. Or get a similar look by making your own panels. You can buy yardage at a fabrics store, but you can also shop for table coverings or linens in the kitchen, bedding, and bath section of your local department store. There you will often find discounted or discontinued fabric items that you can cut up and use as yardage. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQitFn2y4BS5vwqR8f2eSgQ7-a1s5uJIF4CgfVRgQXk11OXogPNYtTO8f3lh6Ro71_Odik5qDqKX3CzikVg92Fs8_v6CR5tOcFMC8OKZw1pN6hTr53OWjJx-A70qzQH1cI_d8hdPmPP0c/s640/Window-Treatment-Easy-Projects-For-Autumn-2013-13.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't toss out curtains you love just because they don't fit your new windows or need to be replaced. Instead, cut and sew them into panel style window shades with rod pockets. Tension rods hold the shades in place and make them easy to change or remove. This trick also works to make outdated fabrics or drapery styles look trendy again. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJrhLPISx4rX4V5bbFmqRAfDuF1uO7XyiwuFipE1X6J8HwySByzO7iNKLtZFX1x-yUlgq13lYjOH5_Dr2Yc1DVa5HzOQoam4Eqcb9cb0Nb23Cm1GBSMJO96G3niuRR2Fl2mYDl5KHcaIs/s640/Window-Treatment-Easy-Projects-For-Autumn-2013-14.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For a simple update, give drapery panels a makeover with tiebacks. An easy to make tieback adds a polished look and a splash of the room's yellow accent color to this window treatment. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJWBZuVyedPkaqHYyjt6UMUYB859-0l94rTC1qCsd2N4s_Lu1qaIBS-mISLUaBX5FR6yvgre1Dl9IiHolyoA_1jck0MGyITtsl11Zgi4LTTJCYJ8vCi9RfqTtH5cQ7awr-Nrq8rtwdBQY/s640/Window-Treatment-Easy-Projects-For-Autumn-2013-15.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">With a little ingenuity and basic sewing skills, you can get the look of custom made window treatments for way less. Start with a neutral drapery (maybe one you've had for years but now want to update) and sew a contrasting fabric to the bottom, measuring from the bottom edge of the window to the floor. Cover the seam with beaded trim or ribbon. This idea is great if you have recently moved and need to lengthen your old draperies to fit the scale of your new home. </div></div>

15 Easy Window Treatment Projects for Autumn 2013

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2013 Bedroom Window Treatment Ideas from HGTV

<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Window treatments can set the tone of your bedroom's style. Check out these ideas to add color, pattern and drama to your space. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix2k3Hqu38ssG58gg-4DYh6hM89vveiXznL0_993cGRNmXekQX8mU-0UWdnHmhyphenhyphenk-DjcE-fGOj6nUdrvHk9JRIpqMaWqBb5e9E33L7Ov9ZI0zogNlDcExENgiaI9xxrmnZfdbtPxKgMIsW/s640/2013-Bedroom-Window-Treatment-Ideas-from-HGTV.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Serene Entrance </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Designer Troy Beasley placed white silk draperies at the bedroom's entrance instead of over the windows to avoid blocking the stunning city view. The white draperies and bedding offer a soothing environment, while pops of yellow bring life into the space.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiVGjiU1ZvCiPtrfDVwpHxEcxEWpFXD282qh0wBn2Yntxwe2qGvxmSgTy4ZqUk-6SIKg42S_tDSbTTllBsgTKqmbI-sKNydj0ENC5rghnD3c-dzIfLuUTcmIc8ko5OhGHGJAFUGcRzqc4I/s640/2013-Bedroom-Window-Treatment-Ideas-from-HGTV-2.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Floor to Ceiling Luxury </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Designer Tracy Morris hung over the top, floor to ceiling draperies to cover up the large windows in this regal bedroom. The soothing blue color of the drapes is implemented in the ceiling treatment, bedding and furniture for a unified look. Gold accents enhance the luxurious feel of the space.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr0E4zzgKK_gtnRAWdDgkNN1Sny-4YNgYw4mNf5OU0cW3r8INPoRouF6lZ4DXeMQfJw5aTYjqObGNjJCvVJ25GuMZv0aLC9RlUKDn0CO0yXNU-S0zexicOqcW8exVNrvSCUPFPYJUetVc1/s640/2013-Bedroom-Window-Treatment-Ideas-from-HGTV-3.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Dark, Soothing Color </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Using dark colors in a bedroom can make the space feel cluttered and small when used incorrectly, but these chocolate brown draperies set a soothing tone against the lavender walls of this contemporary bedroom. To bring some sparkle to the space, designer Joseph Pubillones hung a mirror above the bed.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOwR2KGYB09gyMMom4szaiKYjjaxWHOS9uFXmLWqyFPA5qzK7IaQek-O3Ve7ncnzXpUNFNSIsFw-Vmr36ZvTi24jxQ4rwWFioCQrU_sW5t1LeTuN7kpU5p6U4hFEBYObYYVnakggxJoFEL/s640/2013-Bedroom-Window-Treatment-Ideas-from-HGTV-4.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Bold Pattern </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bright colors, whimsical patterns and inviting accessories make visitors feel welcome in this guest bedroom designed by Erinn Valencich. The bold patterned, floor to ceiling window treatments stand out against the soft blue walls, making it the bedroom's statement piece.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL9ocZQ6EuO6PREKFLWUQMH9w-L_xXN5qQSSb_EQw7vFgErLilBIVkSsTYyqjTnFmu3atwpjnhOYFf72WYXHJvaVvguBXFcMsGBrquarNWNZk-oWw7aWQzs1AeMa-tKrMHpQlXNz8QiZN_/s640/2013-Bedroom-Window-Treatment-Ideas-from-HGTV-5.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Room Divider Drapes </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Draperies don't only have to cover up windows. Designer Vanessa DeLeon hung sheer gold draperies to separate the bedroom from the living room in this studio apartment. A curtain rod spanning the room's ceiling makes it easy to open and close the curtains.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzw3L_xll0Tmu4ES1JGd-j3IMnF06AqzgvyDlNDqs9lyPPfIrcy5YvmjTKLVB_QL1sV4acOKE_wXPTcAGR6gTmN1UZk4CgSkTnL6a2LnsBClJsIGzb2769t93M1Nak6ZPugEFi74WqjSWU/s640/2013-Bedroom-Window-Treatment-Ideas-from-HGTV-6.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Bedroom Focal Point </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The dramatic gold draperies create a focal point and spruce up the wall behind the bed. Designer Troy Beasley paired the draperies with an over-the-top velvet headboard to bring texture to the space. The two toned drapes give the illusion of a higher ceiling, which makes the room feel larger.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTFlSyb298v5uNuJy_ORbsWPqY_mfO-xAAuDEdYCIqO5690zCCgYonAaBfemmVY6-TDjutREA-g7_FTKzcEEAW5Iznyaqb_2kwsP9Oj6G18CyOztjlKRS-4SGv6J9_LiYvnrzbbSCVex0m/s640/2013-Bedroom-Window-Treatment-Ideas-from-HGTV-7.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Dual Material Draperies </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Decorating your space with dual material draperies adds interest to a neutral space. In this guest bedroom, designer Ammie Kim chose a sheer material to cover the windows to allow natural light to stream in. A bold, velvet material on the bottom of the drapes anchors the space.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

2013 Bedroom Window Treatment Ideas from HGTV

Window treatments can set the tone of your bedroom's style. Check out these ideas to add color, pattern and drama to your space. Serene ...

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Tips for Window Treatment Design Ideas 2012

Window treatment<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> design can really pull your room together. You might have very traditional furniture or you're just unable to paint the walls. However, window treatment design is your chance to really show off who you and what your design aesthetic is. Here are a few tips for window treatment design.</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA0bTB1Ja0o4YjZGzxW216UlNAtLVG9AlAijEeCxr4JyIvWn0k86efgNeM0ji6nDveJDg-nNSZX7Ef5V-m-qM8eI3o5zRULjv3RS5pyg_JpXKi28biGPnEq1ESO5bQAF_AKrdOf4U2/s640/Tips-for-Window-Treatment-design-Ideas-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><br />Add in layers. This will give warmth and dimension to your window treatment design. This is also the difference between just throwing up curtains and really getting a designer touch in your home. This doesn't mean that you have to use a lot of heavy fabric. You could try a lighter plaid Roman shade next to floral curtains. This could be perfect in a kid's room or you could also use it as a country touch in a living room. Fabric is a great place to add color and pattern in the room because it's not permanent or expensive.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicL14PRhrDT3StwdfbBrz-tBNQ6j0vdyrc6CpNvafepWT96x6a7YPHKDtj0HeRhk5mkaB25Yfcmg87TnI724j9L2kNJTJH2Edm_3-76SmBlKd_IW__1zsi48LG8J3d4BuQ3Zg39ZYt/s640/Tips-for-Window-Treatment-design-Ideas-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><br />Experiment with tiebacks. This is a simple way that you can incorporate your overall theme. It adds elegance and can tie into other metallic finishes for a subtle touch, but it will help your space to feel finished. It's also functional. You can find some of these items that are like hooks that will help curtains stay open in the daytime. You can also add decorative tassels. Another option would be to install doorknobs or try making your own hooks or use decorative corbels. This will be very oversized and dramatic so it is perfect for an elegant <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD5">window treatment</span>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaX4bjkMMPekQNThvhzfll8fTJ35pbLahrQKRgKMOboTMbpi20fo59xsasMm0lRvpoZsCiCcYBXZ0xmdlzO4lPKL3SvkEWUJv_7BSZo_qEMPy1-aSHUayxdLZWdXEoAtQPyfIQd9pV/s640/Tips-for-Window-Treatment-design-Ideas-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><br />Highlight the shape of your window. You can do this a few different ways. You may have to have <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD6">window treatments</span> made specifically for your windows. A lot of modern homes have windows with special challenges. They focus on unique shapes. You really need to consider which windows actually need treatments and which windows don't. If you have really high ceilings some of your upper windows might not need coverings. You could do a decorative stencil around the window to highlight the archway. Then you could just use plain curtains on the lower windows <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD3">to save money</span> but still bring in fabric and privacy.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeErvwZXLhLFK822mEb4RyPYC6JAtahWwfst-5SzZo_gtAWUmU_SmN2POGLzA9J1SYNF3BQOnG3F6JleH1rRsEvWbMlDNStw0jafh8HChQV9Ln9KG7VkQIiCoP9NXDdn-5Qb__7jBT/s640/Tips-for-Window-Treatment-design-Ideas-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBvn_xIbcY8sEH24KBWDHWs9ZxvMv8hoLFZmJRSMazFmzUroieCE1zKe4eCJe72H2FSCtjTi_bpmJP4YCY_zEDKYcunRzfkTH6nV7Uzdc0QRHQcLlFp2fJfTmOf_jo9chKBEH4GFFj/s640/Tips-for-Window-Treatment-design-Ideas-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><br />Sometimes less is more. It's easy to go over the top with your window treatments. One of the best design ideas is to just use a little bit of restraint. This will actually make your room look more elegant and formal. It will be easier to clean and less expensive to install. You might just want to do the exact opposite of what is going on with the walls. If you have patterned <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD2">wallpaper</span> then try using a solid color drape. If you have a solid <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD4">paint color</span> then try a patterned fabric to spruce up a boring wall.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr7RMArNVWBHW5Y-2heBWj0pR6Iue23TNDFUJ7KnevcopKRhyphenhyphenxuk1fCHV2iJqiel7fVKNXLMLpM150OooTb0uHTDrN3Puv9oO4F2hEig5s7eqRwk3i9-jqclpYjh67GcpK_cm-o_A3/s640/Tips-for-Window-Treatment-design-Ideas.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmh-0VtNmD4gVBkygQbc4TV-o52tK9Q4_3TXXI_H0jBGN86DAKt3xH80pQ3acV33F0clFKZDD0QQdGHeyQaYfpi_h7bgyW3OrRWd3UhIHX8yP1cC8uuHsmOh4LwZ7BfvJkKzuktjv_/s640/Tips-for-Window-Treatment-design-Ideas-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><br />Change up the length. If you want to go with an elegant window treatment then try a super long curtain. If you want something less formal than just cover up whatever part of the window that you need to for privacy. This will allow light to stream in and also use less fabric. Café curtains are bistro or country feeling so it is perfect for a kitchen or <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD1">dining room</span>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN5q7UAMnUnwtB9JUlKDFEnIVtIsSD0TS1eURcd4penpn1pUsDNmnvSoJc8Xo26RcBsMCRI1fGuAULizy-DIuF4EVQ2eZ9eQ1DEkV8tG-9FAFGdUI2TG0WuIGR9GbPfyR6AWRUFKoZ/s640/Tips-for-Window-Treatment-design-Ideas-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

Tips for Window Treatment Design Ideas 2012

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Window Treatment design ideas 2012 : Easy Projects You Can Do

<span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">Here are some</span> <span class="hps">easy</span> <span class="hps">projects</span> ideas <span class="hps">that can be</span> <span class="hps">inspiring</span> <span class="hps">you</span> <span class="hps">to renew</span> <span class="hps">your</span> <span class="hps">window</span></span> covered , i hope you like it , Enjoy !!<br />Unique window treatment ideas can give your room personality on a budget. For some of these projects you won't even have to know how to sew. You probably can't replace your furniture whenever a new design style hits. Changing out your curtains gives you the opportunity to give your room a different theme or feeling.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB6A4CAR5vjVXY5KcrHFlpSbi1pTO-XaShXJ4JvAc7CcfiK0hc3GBjbLFduKuK9IYIHnMULtlVSvy_fvPzJa2xa0I70tuttg-EIw4xFfRHR2alH2cfnMHDCrOZutCAdEX_4fOVM4SZ/s640/Window-Treatment-Projects-2012-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Flowy and Fabulous</span></b></span></div><br />You can dress up purchased tab-top panels with a bit of trim you attach to the edges. Or get a similar look by making your own panels. You can buy yardage at the fabrics store, but you can also shop for table coverings or linens in the kitchen, bedding, and bath section of your local department store. There you will often find discounted or discontinued fabric items that you can cut up and use as yardage.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl0niRsioaUfqe7KBlZQo7HIyWbfOrAUopmJ8n2ZDTX5x7wriOakla16ZEEJPkW9WLjLJy6z3DOenVpjaX4ugkWtwTziChHyD-HHK0Iunw20_7USOkP8Kkj3a-iTYmdBE4THfRFUia/s640/Window-Treatment-Projects-2012-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Thrifty Fun Curtains</span> </b></span></div><br />Save money by using charming vintage tablecloths as window treatments. To make these cafe curtains, cut cloth to size, adding 1/2 inch to each raw edge for the hem. Sew a hem around the raw edges. Stitch or glue loops of ribbon to the top edge to hang the curtains. For a little bit of sparkle, place an adhesive jewel on top of each ribbon loop where it?s attached to the curtain.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpNJ2-GFk2GgSOQfwtx3EroQb-UeUuQTL21FXRLIioD_BVLqc8jdhRx8uTLqYgp0Fp9CK5qTG6xVJYl0mo43xZt635Siabw8aDoK7AR2gVKF0gtPUrvJkR_Bt7TT-iafZzKfi-y7Yg/s640/Window-Treatment-Projects-2012-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Give Draperies a Second Chance</span> </b></span></div><br />With a little ingenuity and basic sewing skills, you can get the look of custom-made window treatments for way less. Start with a neutral drapery (maybe one you've had for years but now want to update) and sew a contrasting fabric to the bottom, measuring from the bottom edge of the window to the floor. Cover the seam with beaded trim or ribbon. This idea is great if you recently moved and need to lengthen your old draperies to fit the scale of your new home.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTOJ4vHVRwefoyZ3QBAI2hRi4tTbkYPu3XJOvYj8KkYFUC1pHC7uGUcUDbaf0CCqCjhzYBd4fx3Uk6mr0ESIV4nSPclWiTlLEXgx0X-PMJiue68ReOfxISR86mZbtsmQ9Zoh_ebCaL/s640/Window-Treatment-Projects-2012-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> <span class="heading2">Pretty Prints</span> </b></span></div><br />If dressing your window calls for more than one layer -- for decor as well as for privacy -- then lucky you. Take this opportunity to personalize a purchased shade using paint. You can cut out a pattern, use a stencil, or try a freehand design with paints in different shades for a personal style statement.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjtAc_B6h-yvlSG_PHA8EL3raKO6QUNYNGdbVLkkWmIafwLArKyAquj7Q6GJ0FeRrAvFZZgoTy7qlLR-rhrxaELeJ7Hhj3Rge6rS3wPOb7ZP7u4RcCjDbGSVo0n3T0pY-Rpw2LsOIK/s640/Window-Treatment-Projects-2012-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Dressed-Up Curtain Panels</span></b></span></div><br />A cottage-style room would look amazing with windows dressed in these flirty curtain panels. Start with purchased panels and add the ruffle yourself.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtLsIbwyvDq8o9Wpy8rY3QUW3bjAYEAsz0mBgm5PH9GUZs0CTjZS2LFNGQIBe5vZaP_NbCKKozgypMUpwGz-nYIrouFcMWDGpNpVXWsJs7i8UeHslhyphenhyphenlw_-t7KYQFnpbXEj_keSAdZ/s640/Window-Treatment-Projects-2012-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Get Length Savvy</span></b></span></div><br />Purchase sheer curtain panels in glitzy brown-gold, and then hang them from a curtain rod installed several inches above the top of the window so the panels barely brush the floor. For a more luxurious look, hang the panels low enough to pool slightly on the ground. A versatile bonus? Choosing neutral sheers allows you to switch the curtains from one room to another as the redecorating mood strikes.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3A1EybYLSBCR5C2cOJDaNCukF52tp99uUcUtVlMwPDxplfsuhYH67yqxX1cst_p8q6MHxnEraXhuIPDwNDX61wmEh4bZmNnf0GHRXwiGb7qKDUXaXkyMX5nvnBPZ4x_anSFYpmodk/s640/Window-Treatment-Projects-2012.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Go Subtle with Pattern</span></b></span></div><br />Get away with daring patterned window treatments by choosing a muted color palette, like these canary- and burnt-yellow shades. The tone-on-tone style will get noticed but won't distract from the flashier pieces in the room that you've invested more money and thought into, such as a rug or sofa.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWTz4Ro3qDl1AbHREJ-bOMuNk2fWlKFaPkcNltACkZkkdccRkg6sX4AZGTDXn09sGcbkrXfcGqzU_Fpqh-93G0JMuTcIV_rMfInCZCOoZMOncrgpnpOGhzD9yWG2eHJWzqEThjogd9/s640/Window-Treatment-Projects-2012-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Accessorize with Tiebacks</span></b></span></div><br />Give drapery panels a makeover with tiebacks for an simple update. An easy-to-make tieback adds a final polish to this window treatment, and also adds a splash of the room?s yellow accent color to the window.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj2i65Cy0nxbPaI_ibXp3yTdIbqlXDESFGOpAwFMKDO4Dg3_Ze7VOvPCTM8nhEVNO90R9HPJ0fdnLQVUwDMC2H9z7UM2fGgh58HzM5HyyuLPKNJkfxMf9SfZQnrWFgXvcCIdeVHIPm/s640/Window-Treatment-Projects-2012-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> <span class="heading2">Play Up the View</span> </b></span></div><br />Dress up a sunny bank of windows without losing the view with these valances. They're easy enough to stitch up, or simplify the process by using hem tape to finish the edges. You can mount the valances using a tension rod or by wrapping fabric around a small board and securing that to the window frame with screws.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk-M0Oay6kbA3A8IdUeFx7nrgR0HoSjtU2o4VydYZUhcX2qXtYWlvwuqP9yo1HzXWaWvZKwKfiDhRs-Ivx2WLweeca3V9xaP9RxKB2L1KJo0gnddGt2j6ULK-zFedDzYMdPsGdvrhi/s640/Window-Treatment-Projects-2012-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Reuse Old Curtains</span></b></span></div><br />Don't toss out curtains you love just because they don't fit your new windows or need to be replaced. Instead, cut and sew them into panel-style window shades with rod pockets. Tension rods hold the shades in place and make them easy to change or remove. This trick also works to make outdated fabrics or drapery styles look trendy again.

Window Treatment design ideas 2012 : Easy Projects You Can Do

Here are some easy projects ideas that can be inspiring you to renew your window covered , i hope you like it , Enjoy !! Unique win...

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