DIY Ideas with Modern Drapes and Curtains
The easiest way to update a room is to change the window treatments and add modern drapes. Use them to add color, pattern and textural interest in your home decor. If you enjoy DIY projects, you can make customized window treatments and colorful curtains for your home. Whether you prefer stitching or like no-sew decorations, there is always a way to embellish your curtains. Here are a few tips for DIY modern drapes and curtains.
Ribbon tiebacks are a great way to offer instant update to your modern curtains. Simply, loop around each side of the curtain and tie it back to the window frame. Complete this look with holdbacks attached to the window frame or wall. Metal holdbacks with two inch-wide ribbons will turn white or beige modern drapes into a beautiful backdrop for your bedroom. You can also braid three ribbons in different shades together to make a colorful tieback for your muted curtains. Leather cords used for jewelry-making can also be used instead of ribbons for textural interest.
Modern drapes in muted shades like gray and brown can be given an instant makeover with stenciled patterns. All you need for this project is fabric paint and clear acetate. Trace a pattern on the acetate and use a utility knife to cut stencil. Medallion patterns or organic patterns are a good choice for this project. Consider the placement of the stenciled pattern on the drapes so the pattern looks great when the panels are pulled back. Place your cutout stencil on the drape and use fabric paint to add the pattern on the drapes. Fabric paint can also be used to trace bold patterns like chevron stripes to make DIY colorful curtains. Navy or bold yellow stripes on simple white shades are a good idea for this DIY project.
A contrasting ribbon border is a good way to customize kitchen curtains. Navy ribbons on white curtains or orange ribbons on black curtains add visual appeal to light and solid-colored curtains. You can stitch the ribbons along the edge of the curtains to create colorful border or use iron on hemming tape. Simple fabric glue is also a great choice to make colorful curtains. If you want a bold look, add two to three rows of ribbons at the hem of curtains and for a subtle touch add a single one inch ribbon three inches above the hem.
Besides these simple DIY ideas, many stores also offer fabric by the yard so it's easy and a lot of fun to make customized window treatments.
Ribbon tiebacks are a great way to offer instant update to your modern curtains. Simply, loop around each side of the curtain and tie it back to the window frame. Complete this look with holdbacks attached to the window frame or wall. Metal holdbacks with two inch-wide ribbons will turn white or beige modern drapes into a beautiful backdrop for your bedroom. You can also braid three ribbons in different shades together to make a colorful tieback for your muted curtains. Leather cords used for jewelry-making can also be used instead of ribbons for textural interest.
Modern drapes in muted shades like gray and brown can be given an instant makeover with stenciled patterns. All you need for this project is fabric paint and clear acetate. Trace a pattern on the acetate and use a utility knife to cut stencil. Medallion patterns or organic patterns are a good choice for this project. Consider the placement of the stenciled pattern on the drapes so the pattern looks great when the panels are pulled back. Place your cutout stencil on the drape and use fabric paint to add the pattern on the drapes. Fabric paint can also be used to trace bold patterns like chevron stripes to make DIY colorful curtains. Navy or bold yellow stripes on simple white shades are a good idea for this DIY project.
A contrasting ribbon border is a good way to customize kitchen curtains. Navy ribbons on white curtains or orange ribbons on black curtains add visual appeal to light and solid-colored curtains. You can stitch the ribbons along the edge of the curtains to create colorful border or use iron on hemming tape. Simple fabric glue is also a great choice to make colorful curtains. If you want a bold look, add two to three rows of ribbons at the hem of curtains and for a subtle touch add a single one inch ribbon three inches above the hem.
Besides these simple DIY ideas, many stores also offer fabric by the yard so it's easy and a lot of fun to make customized window treatments.
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