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7 Other Places to Use Cafe Curtains (Besides the Kitchen)Design Ideas
If you ask me, the café of the home shouldn’t have the monopoly on cafe curtains. Those short-tier curtains that cover the bottom half of windows are perfect for more than just the kitchen. Cafe curtains perfectly balance privacy and luminosity, letting plenty of light in while keeping inquisitive eyes out. And the best part? You can get them up quickly (without holes in the walls) with nothing more than a tension rod, curtain clips and a light piece of fabric.
Taryn Williford
May 3, 2019
This Fashion Accessory Might Be Just the Thing to Dress Up Your WindowsTours
What costs nothing, takes seconds to complete and is a small detail that can have a surprisingly charming impact on your window? I spotted this tiny but clever detail on some drapes in this recent real-life home…it might be a way for you use a fashion accessory you may have been neglecting as well as jazz up your window coverings. It’s one of those “duh, of course!” ideas that you may have never considered before.
Adrienne Breaux
May 3, 2019
Beyond Good Looks: Add Value and Style to Your Home with This One ElementDesign Ideas
Plantation shutters are a hallmark of Southern style that are also a great choice for window coverings in homes of almost any style. The deep-louvered, swinging wooden shutters provide a sophisticated alternative to blinds and will give any home a little touch of the genteel.
Nancy Mitchell
May 3, 2019
Emily Henderson Tested Temporary Window Film So You Don’t Have ToHome Projects
Last April, Emily Henderson needed a privacy solution for her rental studio space and wound up covering individual panes with a variety of window films — which not only added fun pattern and color to the space — but also added a helpful and modern-looking window treatment. We followed up with her to hear how it’s doing months later, and whether she thought it was worth doing in the first place.
Dabney Frake
May 3, 2019
Curtain Call: 10 Drapery Panel Pairs Under $100Design Ideas
I once heard somewhere that windows are the eyes of the house. If that’s the case, then curtains must certainly be the mascara. A pretty pair of flowy linen drapes or bohemian sheers can really become a focal point in a room and tie an entire space together. Upgrade your space from ‘meh’ to marvelous with these picks that are all less than $100 a pair.
Hannah Toles
May 3, 2019
5 Draft-Stopping Home Solutions that Aren’t UglyDesign Ideas
Chilly winter weather is starting to blow in, and with it comes the annual war we wage against our thermostats. If you’re tempted to turn up the heat, but are scared to open your heating bill at the end of the month, invest in one of these draft-stopping solutions that will help warm up your space, saving you money in the long run. There’s no unsightly bubble-wrapped windows here—these 5 solutions will make your home look as warm and cozy as it feels.
Katie Holdefehr
May 3, 2019
Bloc Blinds: Keep Your Window Decorating Options Wide OpenDesign Ideas
When it comes to dressing your windows, draperies and curtains often seem to steal all of the attention, while blinds, their more structured cousin, always seem to play second fiddle. So we’re calling out one blind brand that’s rewriting the rules when it comes window coverings: Bloc Blinds. Based in Northern Ireland, Bloc Blinds is the innovative design house that, since their inception, has continually shattered everything we thought we knew about the conventional world of blinds.
Cara Gibbs
May 3, 2019
The Affordable Curtain Idea Hiding at the Hardware StoreHome Projects
Jessica’s small San Francisco apartment is an explosion of leafy green plants, unique travel finds, and a bold blue living room wall color. Full of bright light, it’s an airy, bohemian home perfect for relaxing or entertaining friends in. There’s also a clever and very affordable curtain idea hiding in plain sight, and it might just be the right solution for your home.
Adrienne Breaux
May 3, 2019
How To Take Plain Store-Bought Curtains to the Next LevelDesign Ideas
While ready made curtains are perfectly wonderful out of the package, I have a few tricks up my sleeve to make them a little bit more special.
Arlyn Hernandez
May 3, 2019
One Room, Many Windows? Pro Tips for Choosing Window TreatmentsDesign Ideas
While having “too many” windows may sound like a good problem to have (hello, vitamin D), treating multiple windows in one space is often a task best left to the professionals. With so many variables involved, it’s hard to know what treatments will look good together until the installation is complete (aka once it’s too late).
Jessica Isaac
May 3, 2019
This Cheap, Chic Decor Basic Is the Finishing Touch Your Windows NeedDesign Ideas
Window treatments are one of the most powerful decor tools. Some curtains serve physical functions like blocking light or providing privacy, but the magic of curtains lies in their visual strength. Curtains add softness to typically rectangular or square windows. They draw the eye upward, preventing rooms from feeling too bottom heavy. They can frame furniture arrangements for effect, or they can add balance and symmetry to an otherwise eclectic composition.
Adrienne Breaux
May 3, 2019
Pull Back the Curtain With These Beautiful DIYsHome Projects
Not everyone is a fan of curtain pull backs and that’s absolutely respectable. I myself am a fan of straight hanging panels. But if you’re drawn to this look or want to give it a try here are 7 DIY projects to inspire you. (Above) Let’s kick things off with these wood bead tie backs. They fit in with the popular Scandi design trend and will cost you less than $15 for the set. If you want to add a little more color, you can always paint or dye the beads before stringing.
Amelia Lawrence
May 3, 2019
Target’s Having a Major Two-Day Sale on Curtains and Rugs Through SaturdayDesign Ideas
Home decor resolutions like upgrading the style of your living room or bedrooms are often top of mind for people this time of year, reinvigorated after all the holiday decorations (sadly) come down. Luckily, as we reported earlier this month, January is the best time to buy some key items, including sofas, bedding and towels (hello White Sales!), and rugs.
Caroline Biggs
May 3, 2019
The One Thing I Always Do When I Move Into a New RentalDesign Ideas
Earlier this week, we published an article that shared six stylish solutions for those (kind of awful) vertical blinds you so often see in rental apartments. Of course, they are incredibly practical, and if you’re all about privacy and so-so about aesthetics, then keep on keepin’ on I suppose. But me? I can’t stand them. They look so… institutional and devoid of any personality.
Arlyn Hernandez
May 3, 2019
Renter-Friendly Budget DIYs You Can Do This Long Weekend (That Actually Look Good)Home Projects
Faced with a long weekend ahead of you, if you’ve got the itch to do a little DIY project to improve the way your rental home looks, this post’s for you. All from the same insanely stylish rental apartment in a basement, these two projects are fast, affordable and most of all… attractive enough you’d actually like to display. Hello trendy grid-patterned curtains that look like pricey versions you can buy at Urban Outfitters or Anthropologie. Well guess what?
Adrienne Breaux
May 3, 2019
The Smart Reason You Should Put Lace (Yes, Lace) On Your WindowsCleaning
Warmer weather means opening up your curtains and windows, and letting in the light and fresh air. But, with all that welcome air and sunshine sometimes comes unwelcome bugs and less privacy. Let’s welcome back a classic that can surprisingly solve both issues: lace! Lace is the perfect medium for letting light in and keeping bugs out. Madelene lives in an old Swedish house and, when it gets hot, loves to open the windows and let the air in.
Cat Meschia
May 3, 2019
IKEA’s New Smart Blinds Mean Not Having To Get Out of BedDesign Ideas
Swedish retailer IKEA has been testing the waters of smart design for several years with the subtle introduction of tech home products like wireless charging furniture and Trådfri smart lighting. Now, the mega home furnisher is rolling out a new way to do Saturday mornings: window shades you can operate without even leaving your bed. The shades can be controlled by remote or synced to your Google Hub, Alexa, or Siri system for added convenience.
Tyra Wilkes
May 3, 2019
This $22 Amazon Buy Can Completely Transform a RoomDesign Ideas
Of all the design elements you can add to a room to give a space a “finishing touch,” nothing quite does the trick like a nice set of curtains. Along with just making a room feel “done,” curtains are also a great way to add in sumptuous and soft textiles. The bummer is that curtains can be pricey… particularly if you have big windows or tall ceilings, two things I have in my New Orleans rental apartment.
Adrienne Breaux
May 3, 2019
How To Create Pretty Curtain Rods in Under an Hour for Less Than $100Home Projects
Brandon and Morgan, a couple who live in a sweet house in Asheville, North Carolina, decided to make their own curtain rods after discovering how limited the options were at their local hardware stores. They wanted an attractive, simple (and of course, cheap) curtain rod for each of the windows in their home so when Morgan came across copper plumber’s piping, she knew she had found a solution. The project can be done in an under an hour and for under $80 (that’s for 4-5 curtain rods!
Tamara Gavin
Apr 30, 2019
This Weekend: Refresh An All-Important Feature This FallHome Projects
In the winter, your home’s windows work hard. Hopefully you’ve prepped them for the cold (and if not, weatherize first)! Because windows let in precious light and help you connect to the outside world during dark, bleak months. Make them more valuable by washing the glass, swapping out your old curtains for some new ones, cleaning the ones you have, or adding a refreshing little detail. Daylight hours are dwindling and all this helps really make the most of what you’ve got.
Dabney Frake
Oct 14, 2016