The wrong window treatment can call attention
to a poor view, mask a good one, and make a room look overall drab. Add in the
right window treatments, though, and you could end up with just the right
finishing touches to make your home look stylish and feel inviting.
The problem is that window treatments can be
expensive, and if you're just buying your first home or putting all your money
into your next home, you're probably not looking for more ways to spend money -
especially if you need furniture! This is why many people end up with paper
shades for an extended period of time; at least they provide some privacy from
nosy neighbors, right? View pics here
Thankfully, there are a few unexpected and
creative ways to make your windows look amazing without emptying what's left of
your bank account.
Roller shades
"With a variety of price points to fit
nearly any budget, roller shades can help realize your vision of custom
designed window fashions," said 3 Day Blinds. "From
over-the-top elegance to casual chic, roller shades come in a variety of
beautiful fabrics to transform the look of your space. They are often made of
poly blend fabrics that are not only gorgeous to look at but also
clean-friendly and low maintenance."
These roller shades keep it simple with modern
lines and a no-frills look that's perfect for contemporary interiors. The
blackout material keeps the light out - great for using in a bedroom - and the
cost is just $29 at blindsgalore for a
24" x 36" shade.
If you prefer to DIY it, you can always get a
super inexpensive version of a roller shade, like this $9 vinyl version from
Walmart, and then use contact paper, peel-and-stick wallpaper, fabric, vinyl
decals, or even paint to transform it into
something that looks amazing - and expensive.
Contact paper window
treatment
You may think of contact paper as something
you use to line your pantry shelves, but have you ever thought about applying
it to your windows?
This cool solution (that only cost the DIYer $8!)
involved tracing and hand-cutting each of the shapes before applying them to
the window, but you can make it much easier on yourself by buying a roll in a
cool pattern and applying it in one piece. A cool pattern, you say? Yes, today
there are tons of them out there, like this reclaimed wood pattern,
and this super chic vintage magnolia floral.
Make your own Roman
shades
Roman shades are a classic choice for windows,
but they can be pricey. If you don't want to pay for these chic shades or have
a particular piece of fabric you want to use to give your home a custom,
personalized look, you can fashion your own. This DIY project looks
like high-end custom but cost only $10.
Bamboo blinds
The rich, textured look of bamboo blinds
always looks chic, but this semi-private window covering is also trending
again. The good news is that, while it looks expensive, bamboo blinds are
affordable and easy to find, whether you purchase online or head into Home
Depot or Lowes. Either way, be sure to measure your windows carefully so you
don't end up with something that's too wide or too narrow.
At Home Depot, this
23" x 48" blind is just $11.77, with prices increasing with the size.
There are also several tutorials online that show you how to
make your own bamboo blinds from outdoor fencing for as little as $10.
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