We get a lot of requests from our readers asking for creative ideas for window treatments. Many apartments feature unconventional or oversized windows and it can be difficult to find affordable options for window curtains. The Living Etc. website published a great variety of solutions that might give you some inspiration.
In the picture above, an assortment of sheer and opaque curtains in beautiful colors and different patterns dresses the window. Panels of your favorite fabrics could be used for this treatment, making it a great option for an oversized window. Jump below for more photos.
This option takes its inspiration from Indian sari fabric. The decorative material is attached to the bottom of the simple linen curtains. This could be one way to extend the length of any standard curtains for a full length window treatment.
Paper panels in bold orange were used to cover this bay window. For a different look, you could also mix and match a few different colors.
We love this heavy linen curtain. A cord pulley system creates a beautiful "fan-like effect" and it allows diffused daylight to enter the room.
Floral window film works great in a bathroom, as it provides privacy and it allows for enough light to come through the window.
Panels are a great option, especially when using expensive material. Since the fabric is taut, less of it is needed to cover a window. We featured a similar 
That top pic is simply gorgeous.
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I agree! :O
Those curtains in the first picture left me speechless! They are beautiful and so full of texture!! :O
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...and an affordable look that a brave decorator could mix & match with thrift store odds & ends. Love it!
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This post is timely inspiration for a problematic window I am trying to (ad)dress at this moment.
Though the first picture is very attractive, this will probably only work when the rest of the room is fairly white/stark. I might try a modified, more muted version of it though!
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the second pic is pretty great. that's a great diy idea for lengthening and livening a plain panel. just add pieces of pretty fabrics to the front, back and bottom.
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i have recently painted my bedroom a very stark white and deepa's comment made me think ill try this first pic style project on a small scale...i have two normal sized windows but i think it could work somehow given the white walls and white bedding
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The 'curtain rod system' link in the caption under the last image of the panels doesn't work. I'd love to see more solutions similar to this. Thanks!
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How would you make the chord pulley system for the heavy linen curtain picture? Anybody have any suggestions?
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love the curtain panels! just came back from a trip to asia, and now i'm inspired....
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