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Decorating Tricks For Cost-Effective Custom Curtains And Drapes

Thursday, August 28th 2014. | Fabric and Materials

Custom curtains and drapes can be one of the most expensive elements of a well-designed home. It needs lining, fabric, rings, rods, and tracks, that may spend you thousands of dollars. But there is one easy way to get the look of wonderful custom curtains for a cost-effective by simply embellishing. You can create custom look by adding trim or sewing two curtains together to make streaks or strips. This is a simple way to decorate your current curtain.

Custom Curtains And Drapes Tricks

Create your own valance or pelmet box by having your local lumber store cut wood to size. Ascribe foam padding and some cheap fabric with a staple gun. Attach trim to the edges with fabric glue. Add corresponding trim on the curtain pieces and you have an amazing statement to your custom curtains and drapes for a low cost.

You can upgrade the custom curtains and drapes look even more by spray painting your current curtain rod and add black rings. Another trick to consider is by installing curtains from floor to ceiling. This will draw the eye upward that add instant elevation to a small space. There is significant demand rising for longer curtains in lengths from 84 to 124 inches that you can customize to fit.

For a wider trim of custom curtains and drapes, you’ll need to use fabric as the distance across is wider than standard trim. Try cutting the fabric to the preferred width, then sew end to end the sides.

Try cutting curtains to length to fit a stroppy space. There is a trick to do this by sewing several fabrics together to create a custom curtains and drapes. You can achieve this look by buying low-priced curtain pieces or fabric to cut and sew into a single curtain.