If you have large windows or a wall of windows, you know how expensive a large curtain rod can be. In my case, I needed a 16-foot long rod. A curtain rod that long runs at least $200. I knew I didn't want to spend that amount on something as basic and utilitarian as a curtain rod, so I decided to make my own.
The ends looked a bit bare, so I picked up wood finials and spray painted them silver.
I hot glued these on to the ends of the pipe.
I love the look of custom drapery, but it can be expensive. The height of my windows would have required yards and yards of fabric. Super-long premade curtains are also pricey.
I bought some white panels from Target and sewed navy fabric to the bottoms to get the length I needed. I also found greek key trim on Etsy that I used fabric glue to attach to the both sides of the panels. I think the trim was the most expensive part of the project.
Trim is the easiest and fastest way to give your store-bought curtains a custom look. Anyone can do this project. Here are a few other trimmed curtains that caught my eye.
Anthropologie currently has these pompom fringe curtains:
But, how easy would it be to make your own?
I think these are darling for a nursery. You could sew (or glue!) a fun fabric onto your panel and then add pompoms.
Pompoms aren't your thing? There's always greek key and many other ribbon-types of trim.
Prefer a fun fabric?
These are by Cathy at Room Rx.
A solid band of fabric can add quite a punch too.
As you can see, the options are endless!
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Love all of them! Custom drapes are not worth that extra expense for me.
ReplyDeleteLove this project!
ReplyDeleteSuzy, your rod looks fabulous!! I love the finials!! I used pvc pipe in my living room that I spraypainted with ORB. I'll never buy an expensive rod again!!
ReplyDeleteYour Greek key ribbon is so pretty - totally dresses up the curtains.
your trim is so fabulous and so you! i love it!
ReplyDeleteYou did awesome with those draperies. I'm curious about the Etsy shop you bought the trim from. I had a few other sources but always searching for the best price. I like your disclosure at the end for Pinterest. Are you doing the Pinterest challenge?
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love your curtains and cost effective hardware! This is such a great post because there are definitely ways to have the look of custom draperies without the cost. Thanks for the little shout out too, I am certainly keeping some good company here!
ReplyDeleteThese are all fun ideas. I would love to do any of these. I like what you did with yours, adding a pop of color and making these add height to the window too.
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