Monday, June 14, 2010

DIY: Easy Window Treatments & Curtain Rod Ideas

Window treatments are an inexpensive way to decorate a kids room and make a big impact.  Make your own window shades with easy instructions.





 Ribbons tied around curtain rings soften the drapery panels. They also help sweeten the room without locking in a specific look. image via here.





A vintage tablecloth with pom-pom fringe becomes a cheerful topper to a kitchen door window treatment. Image via here.



Use a branch as a curtain rod for an adorable and free curtain rod.
 Cut a doorknob set in half, and push each knob into a plastic plug of a curtain rod you've wrapped with ribbon. (You may need to carefully enlarge the plug openings with a drill.

















Hang a hockey stick on hidden brackets. The puck look-alikes are shower curtain hooks that were painted black, then squeezed with pliers for a snug fit.

All other images from here.



Flowers / Daisies - Girls Drapery / Curtain Rod Set 


Crystal Flower Drapery Rod - 28-48"