We get it. Blinds are practical for lots of reasons. They add privacy, they’re easy to adjust, and they probably came with your home anyway. Why get rid of them? Because, let’s face it, they’re pretty ugly and a good window treatment can go a long way in changing the entire atmosphere of your living spaces.
Dressing your windows can be a bit trickier than other interior design projects because there are a surprising number of ways for window treatments to end up looking… bad. It can also be shockingly pricey if you choose to hire a designer or a seamstress. But if you follow some advice and roll up your sleeves then you’ll see that it’s well worth the effort to fix them up on your own!
Step one? Get rid of the blinds. Honestly, you might end up loving what removing the blinds does on its own. An increase in natural light makes a room feel bigger and more inviting. Obviously this won’t be the final solution for most people, but often times pulling the blinds out of the windows is already a step in the right direction.
The next steps in the process explain the nitty gritty details and how to make sure you nail all the measurements. Hint: you don’t have to be a hostage to curtain rod packages and standard materials. Copper piping, hooks, and ring clamps are an incredibly simply, elegant alternative to the pre-packaged hardware
Read on to learn how to give your home the perfect window treatment!
Read the full article here: the cheater’s guide to easy window treatments