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Looking for a few easy and inexpensive ideas to help infuse a little personality into your house? Here are a few DIY window treatment ideas to get you started.
DIY Cornices
Have you ever thumbed through a high-end interior decorating or architecture magazine and seen those exquisite rooms decked out in floor to ceiling windows? Did you notice how many of them feature perfectly matched cornices? Besides looking really expensive, they add a touch of class to the window treatments. And while most of us aspire to decorate our homes like those found in glossy magazines, most of us have to contend with economic reality. That being said, there's no reason why you can't install cornices on your windows. All it takes are a few 1x10s, some hardware, batting, fabric, and staples and you'll be in business. There's a lot of great plans online, so you should be able to find a plenty of inspiration to suit your style.
The No-Sew Option
If you're not into the whole sewing thing, don't fret - there are plenty of options that don't require any sewing whatsoever. We found some really fun ideas over at Better Homes & Gardens, including a really cool towel window treatment. Get your hands on some fun dishtowels, clip drapery hooks and a cafe curtain rod. Since they're easy to move, you can rotate them out each season (not to mention easily wash them when needed).
Film It Up
It's hard to go wrong with curtains. But if you're looking for something different, privacy film makes a great alternative. To make your own privacy film, they suggest buying contact paper and cutting out shapes to give it its own unique look. When you're bored with the look, peel off the contact paper and replace it with a new style.
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