Is your home due for a makeover? It's a good idea to spruce up your home every now and then to break the monotony. However, if your pockets are not deep enough, you don't have much freedom to purchase what you'll need to start the makeover.
Actually, you don't need to spend much as long as you have a flair for design or you're game enough to watch do-it-yourself (DIY) tutorials on YouTube. In addition, you don't need to finish the makeover project in one go. You can start in one room of the house and just move on to the next once you have enough makeover funds again.
If you want a starting point, you might want to start with your windows. You can switch to perfect fit roller blinds instead of curtains or draperies since blinds are easier to maintain. Moreover, you can use repurpose old draperies and whatnot to put some new twists on your window treatments. Here are some ideas.
Flower Power
If you are a painter or know how to draw, hand painting on plain white sheets will be a breeze. On the other hand, if you'd rather sew or work on handicrafts than draw, then you could create some fabric rosettes in a color you want. Use different colors or combine colors to create new hues. Use patterns to add an eclectic touch to the rosettes.
Use a 3-inch drinking glass to trace five circles per rosette. Cut out and fold in quarters. Hold the circle quarters at its base and stitch together. Make as many rosettes as you want to use. Arrange on a pair of panels like alternating heights for a pleasing appearance and stitch to the cloth.
Cut a green cloth on the bias or a green yarn to serve as stalk in a dimension you like. You can have a clean edge by cutting a larger stalk piece, fold under on both sides or have a thinner piece with raveled side edges. Draw a line with glue from the bottom of the flower to the edge of the cloth and press the green piece stalk to stick; fold the excess length under the cloth and sew to secure. Cut some green fabric leaves and position next to the stalk. To secure, sew a straight stitch down the center and if you use the fold-over stalk, sew the edges in place. Hang with a rod as full length drapery but if done as cafe curtains for the dining room, use a thin bamboo or a little curvy twig as your hanging rod if you go for a rustic look.
You may also opt to use electric blinds as your "main" window treatment and use repurposed white sheet as a decorative element for the blinds.
Go industrial
There are always awkward placements that need DIY window treatments like a single unmatched window beside a door. Rather than ignore, make it standout. Place a window blind on it, but not before measuring the window with allowances for the rod, hem and sides; buy a stiff tulle cloth and sew accordingly. Go to the hardware and shop for items for your design, say a sun of round flat metal and elongated thin metals to serve as rays. Let your imagination run. Put up like a tapestry. It doesn't only let in light but becomes an interesting conversation piece.
The Internet can help you know more about ideas for window treatments you can use in your home. Don't be afraid to explore.
