DIY Gathered Curtains

Red curtains make a powerful design statement, injecting energy, warmth, and drama into any space they adorn. This bold color choice ranges from deep burgundies that evoke old-world luxury to bright scarlets that create modern vibrancy. Red’s psychological impact—associated with passion, excitement, and warmth—makes it particularly effective in living rooms and dining areas where stimulating conversation is desired. The color’s intensity can be balanced with neutral walls and furnishings or embraced fully for maximalist impact. Practical considerations for red curtains include selecting fade-resistant fabrics, as bright reds can be susceptible to sunlight bleaching over time. Many high-quality red curtains use solution-dyed fabrics or UV-protective linings to maintain their rich hue. Red works beautifully with various materials—velvet for opulence, linen for casual elegance, or silk for formal spaces. When paired with metallic accents like gold or brass hardware, red curtains achieve especially luxurious effects. This versatile color can read as traditional in dark tones or contemporary in bright shades, adapting to diverse interior styles while always commanding attention.

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I had to finish my bedroom. Remember the pillows I made here, here, and here? Well, I had to splash more of that fabric by Amy Butler up on my windows. Some serious vibrance. All neatly gathered below a panel of floppy ties at the top. I’m in love with this fabric…..but you probably already knew that. Want to make some of your own? I made 2 hanging panels to cover our bedroom window, but I will give you the directions to make one panel. (my window measures 70 inches wide by 52 inches tall. First, I cut a panel

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Let’s face it, custom-made curtains cost a boatload of money. If you are in the market for something elaborate with fancy jabots and swags, it’s probably money well spent. But, if you have your sights set on something much simpler, like gathered curtains, learn to make them yourself. If you’re…

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Window Treatments

Making your own window treatments can save money and let you design a space that is truly you. A great way to start is with a valance — a short curtain that can be hung over blinds or with other drapes. There are many types of valances and it’s fun to play around once you have some practice.

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Delicate trim line the ends of this luxe linen drape. Shown in white linen with black trim, with 40 linen fabric colors to choose from, you are welcome to create any combinations you like . ❤ ❤ ❤❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ Hand finished with linen woven from French flax, handcrafted one piece at time in our workshop. ❤ Comes with matching ties ❤ Hanging style: Rod Pocket, pinch pleat, versatile / soft top. ❤Curtains are unlined, add white liner for $50 per pair. ❤ Size can be customized upon your request, just send us a message, you will hear back from us within one business day. ❤ Coordinating duvet cover, bed skirt, bed sheets, shams, are available. ❤ ❤ We provide the complimentary linen swatches. ♥ See all color choices and patterns: https://www.etsy.com/listing/236263008/linen-fabric-swatch-linen-swatch-fully ♥ Expect up to 4 weeks processing time, handcrafted beauty takes time. ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ Flax linen is grown from flex, natural plant, 100% organic as it’s made from the fax plant. It has been used for thousands of years – dating all the way back to The Bible
itself. ❤ linen bedding can improve sleep! A widely quoted study from the University of Milan found that you fall asleep faster, sleep deeper, and wake up in a better mood after sleeping on linen sheeting ❤ Linen keeps the body warm winter and cool in the summer while many fabrics in the market are not breathable. According to some studies, a person sleeps on linen perspires 1.5 times less than when sleeped in cotton sheet, and twice less than when sleeped in viscose clothes. ❤ Linen avoid allergies caused by other fabrics ❤ Linen is antistatic – does not attract dust. ❤ It just gets-better-with-age and use. ❤ Linen has many many years of lifespan which makes it great investment, allowing you to pass down the family as heirloom. ❤ ❤ ❤ Care: Machine wash in cold water, natural dry or low tumble dry, NO BLEACH, NO IRON or IRON it when it still damp.

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I had to finish my bedroom. Remember the pillows I made here, here, and here? Well, I had to splash more of that fabric by Amy Butler up on my windows. Some serious vibrance. All neatly gathered below a panel of floppy ties at the top. I’m in love with this fabric…..but you probably already knew that. Want to make some of your own? I made 2 hanging panels to cover our bedroom window, but I will give you the directions to make one panel. (my window measures 70 inches wide by 52 inches tall. First, I cut a panel

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Today I’m showing you a cheap way to hide a washer and dryer for any budget laundry room: easy DIY gathered curtains on a track! Last time you saw this bud