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10 DIY Curtain Projects–Knock Off Style

Oh, curtains. They can be such a pain in the rear challenge when it comes to decorating.

There are just so many factors to consider – length, weight, material, sheerness, rod style… Take all that and then try to find the color and pattern you want.

That’s where I have found myself time and again turning to DIY projects to get the exact curtains I need and want for my space.

Are you tired of the curtain blues? Here are ten DIY curtain projects to inspire you, and, of course, they are all inspired by high end design!

1. Pom-Pom Trim

Ashleigh from Beckham and Belle added pom-pom trim to a pair of IKEA panels for a playful pop in her playroom.

DIY Home Decor | DIY Pom Pom Trim Curtains

Pom Pom Trim Curtains

2. Applique Curtains

Laura from Décor to Adore made her own applique curtains using the floral pattern from a tablecloth.

DIY Home Decor | Applique Curtains inspired by Anthropologie

Floral Applique Curtains

3. Tie-Dye Curtains

Lindsay from The White Buffalo Styling Co used a clamp and fold tie dye technique to make these eye catching curtains for her office.

DIY Home Decor | Fold and Clamp Tie Dye Curtains

Easy Tie Dye Curtains

4. Stenciled Curtains

Sondra of Sondra Lyn at Home recreates pricey $300 panels by stenciling on drop cloth.

DIY Home Decor | How to Stencil Drop Cloth Curtains

Stenciled Drop Cloth Curtains

5. Diamond Accent Curtains

These no-sew diamond accent curtains from Kelly at View Along the Way were made with IKEA panels, strips of fabric, and hem tape.

DIY Home Decor | Anthropologie Knock Off Diamond Accent Curtains

No-Sew Diamond Curtains

6. Another Pom-Pom Curtain

Lindsay from Makely School for Girls hot glued rows of pom-pom trim to create these fun, vibrant curtains for her daughter’s room.

DIY Home Decor | Pom Pom Trim Curtains

Pom Pom Embellished Panels

7. Ruffle Curtains

Sarah of Sarah M. Dorsey Designs put her sewing skills to the test by turning sheets into Anthropologie-inspired ruffle curtains.

DIY Home Decor | Anthropologie Knock Off Ruffled Curtains

Ruffled Curtains from Sheets

8. DIY Lined Curtains

Carissa of Carissa Miss found out how to get the exact curtains she wanted for her daughter’s nursery without breaking the bank by sewing her own lined curtains.

DIY Home Decor | DIY Lined Curtains

Custom Lined Curtains

9. Stenciled Designer Curtains

Beth from Home Stories A to Z knocked off Ballard’s expensive curtains by stenciling her own trellis design onto IKEA panels.

DIY Home Decor | Ballard Knock Off Trellis Stenciled Curtains

Trellis Stenciled Curtains

10. Big Striped Curtains

I completely changed the look of my living room by painting chunky horizontal stripes on plain white panels.

DIY Home Decor | Painted Stripe Curtains inspired by Crate & Barrel

Horizontal Stripe Painted Curtains

Have you ever DIYed curtains to get a high end look for less? If not, hopefully these get the juices flowing.

Get creative, have fun and save some money!

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Melissa Leach

Wednesday 22nd of March 2017

Love your choices! Any suggestions on how to add a fun fabric panel to the bottom of already made curtains?


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