I've always had an unconventional way of decorating and this is just one of many examples.
This kitchen window treatment is actually a bed sheet topped with a valance. Table-cloths, shower curtains, and bed-sheets can all be used to create unique window treatments and doorway draping.
There's no sewing involved. Just a staple gun and an imagination!
I love this idea! My friend made her curtains from her mom and grandmother's old aprons. They were very cute, quaint and such a conversation piece!
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07/02/2009
I used cloth napkins to make my dining room toppers. I just put 3 diagonally on the rod and pined a matching button in the middle.
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07/01/2009
Great idea! I've made valances out of dust ruffles for our bedroom. Never thought of using sheets in a kitchen window. Love the look! Thanks!
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06/30/2009
This is so neat, never would of thought of this. I'm sure gonna try some on my windows. Thanks for the great info, do you have any ideas on blinds? I've seen them shades that pull up, they are pretty neat, thanks.
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When making the window treatments for my family room I had no idea what to do with the tall window next to the slider. I made an extra shear as a fill in until I could think of something. I put up a pressure rod and hung it, then to protect it from my grabby toddler I flipped the end over the rod, making 3 layers, which I lined up evenly at the bottom, wrapped 2 shear wide ribbons around it (to hold it up) and tied bows at the bottom, so it looked scalloped. I've received more compliments on the quick fix curtain than all the others I've made. It works, it was quick and was about $3.
By Christine
Feedback:
Dear Christine:
This sounds like a lovely idea. I am a little confused about where and how you tied the curtains. It was one panel or two. I have a window that could really benefit from this. How long was the panel when you were done relative to the window? Is it okay to decorate windows with just valences? Thanks
(03/10/2005)