So almost all the windows in my house are feeling like rock stars with their Plantation Shutters. You can open them up and let the light pour in, which is always my preference. Or/ if you are feeling like shutting out the world, you can do that too. I mean, the windows that have the shutters definitely have more cool points! And I am so thankful that this house already had all those cool points on MOST of the windows.....
And then there's the windows in the dining room. These three girls are feeling like Plain Jane's at the party. For some reason, they were not in the line when the house was handing out shutters. So there they are, totally lacking accessories. It just wasn't fair!
I decided they needed some special attention! I made a quick trip to Lowes and had everything I needed for my window makeover!
Enter the Drop Cloths!
These have so many more uses than just catching paint splatters! The possibilities for these babies are endless, some options being/ pillow covers, tablecloths, upholstery fabric, and of course, CURTAINS!
The material is this great canvas, it offers a neutral color palette, and its also weighty so that's great for giving the curtains some texture and volume.
Now, I also needed hardware to hang my newest window accessories on!
You can't buy a new dress and not get the earrings!
It wasn't necessary for me to be able to pull the curtains close as my backyard is pretty private and I prefer open windows to allow as much natural light in as possible. The wall in the dining room has three windows all side by side and it gets great morning light! That being said, I chose to do two short rods, one on each end of my windows, as opposed to one long rod that spanned all the way across. Just to have a different look.
Being unable to find exactly what I wanted in stores, or online, I knew I could make it myself and most likely not spend as much as it would normally cost me for the big chunky hardware.
Supplies- Bracket supports ( 2 sets)
Clip Rings ( 2 sets)
Bun Feet (4)
Dowel Rod
The bun feet will screw into the end of our dowel rod and give us the look of the big chunky finials.
I cut the dowel rod in half. I then painted the rod, the bun feet, and the brackets all white.
Once the paint was dry, using a drill, we made a hole in each end of the dowel rod and screwed in the bun feet.
You will want to slide on the clip rings, before you attach the bun feet.
My dear hubby hung my bracket supports for me, and then we set our rod in. Next I just gathered up my curtains and clipped every couple of inches, till I got the look I wanted. I always like to hang my curtains "up and out", meaning I take them up higher than the windows and farther out by a few inches. It gives the illusion that your windows are bigger than they really are and helps open up your space. I think it makes it feel "grander".
Someone wanted to have their picture taken as well 😜
No longer are these windows feeling like Plain Jane at the party, they aren't the least bit jealous of all the other windows with their shutters. In fact, the windows in the dining room are a bit full of themselves now that they have their fancy new accessories!
Can you really blame them? 😉
And then there's the windows in the dining room. These three girls are feeling like Plain Jane's at the party. For some reason, they were not in the line when the house was handing out shutters. So there they are, totally lacking accessories. It just wasn't fair!
I decided they needed some special attention! I made a quick trip to Lowes and had everything I needed for my window makeover!
Enter the Drop Cloths!
These have so many more uses than just catching paint splatters! The possibilities for these babies are endless, some options being/ pillow covers, tablecloths, upholstery fabric, and of course, CURTAINS!
The material is this great canvas, it offers a neutral color palette, and its also weighty so that's great for giving the curtains some texture and volume.
I went with the Heavy Duty version just for the added thickness and because I knew I wanted these curtains to appear very gathered, I purchased two packs. My ceilings are vaulted so I needed longer than your average curtain length, though I did have to hem these a bit. Just FYI, you could definitely cut these in 1/2 and get two curtains panels per pack, and just have a less gathered look. These are $26.00 at Lowes, and if you have been curtain shopping lately, you know that's a good deal!
After bringing them home, I did throw them in the wash and added some fabric softener. It helps to loosen them up and they hang better.
(another side note...you can also bleach the drop cloths for a lighter color canvas, but that's for another post 😊 )
Now, I also needed hardware to hang my newest window accessories on!
You can't buy a new dress and not get the earrings!
It wasn't necessary for me to be able to pull the curtains close as my backyard is pretty private and I prefer open windows to allow as much natural light in as possible. The wall in the dining room has three windows all side by side and it gets great morning light! That being said, I chose to do two short rods, one on each end of my windows, as opposed to one long rod that spanned all the way across. Just to have a different look.
Being unable to find exactly what I wanted in stores, or online, I knew I could make it myself and most likely not spend as much as it would normally cost me for the big chunky hardware.
Supplies- Bracket supports ( 2 sets)
Clip Rings ( 2 sets)
Bun Feet (4)
Dowel Rod
The bun feet will screw into the end of our dowel rod and give us the look of the big chunky finials.
I cut the dowel rod in half. I then painted the rod, the bun feet, and the brackets all white.
Once the paint was dry, using a drill, we made a hole in each end of the dowel rod and screwed in the bun feet.
Here is one that is assembled and drying, just to show you how it will look.
My dear hubby hung my bracket supports for me, and then we set our rod in. Next I just gathered up my curtains and clipped every couple of inches, till I got the look I wanted. I always like to hang my curtains "up and out", meaning I take them up higher than the windows and farther out by a few inches. It gives the illusion that your windows are bigger than they really are and helps open up your space. I think it makes it feel "grander".
I knew I wanted the curtains to "pool" on the floor, but these were still a bit too long. It was much easier to know how much to cut off once they were hanging. I measured and marked off the excess, and just cut it off. You can buy some hem tape which is so easy to apply, then just fold your edges under and stick! Super easy!
Someone wanted to have their picture taken as well 😜
It was such an easy project and really adds to the room!
No longer are these windows feeling like Plain Jane at the party, they aren't the least bit jealous of all the other windows with their shutters. In fact, the windows in the dining room are a bit full of themselves now that they have their fancy new accessories!
Can you really blame them? 😉
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