Posts tagged: window
Labor Day 2009
By createcassLoved these window planters, I thought were spectacular. Who ever lives here truley gives their plants lots of love.
Astoria, Queens, New York
September 7th, 200 » READ MORE
How To: Make A Curtain Rod
By Homegrown
I have had these linen panels sitting in a box waiting to be used for months, but when they were given to me by a friend they didn't have a rod to go with them. Instead of rushing out to buy one, I decided to be creative and make my own curtain rod with supplies that I had laying around the house. I used binder rings, rope, nails and picture hangers, and viola! my windows have been treated! First, I made sure that I used several strands of rope t » READ MORE
How To: Turn Mini-Blinds into Roman Shades.
By Chrisjob
Face it: No one ACTUALLY likes the look of mini-blinds, but many of us simply continue to let them hang cause they're there, and they do their job, and it's easier than starting over. So, check out this tutorial: Jenny from Little Green Notebook offers a how-to for turning your mini-blinds, already sized and hardware hung, to create custom Roman shades.
Simply determine how many folds you'd like, cut out all but that many of the slats, glue on y » READ MORE
How to Make a 2-Toned Button Window Shade
By DIY Maven
With the right buttons and fabric, this window shade could work in just about ANY style of room. And, dare I say, it's as cute as a button? (My bad.) Anyway, if you'd like to crank one out, here's a list of materials you'll need:
- Measuring tape
- 2 contrasting fabrics, for front and back of shade
- Scissors
- Pins
- Twill tape
- Metal ruler
- Pencil
- Thread
- Sewing machine
- Iron and ironing board
- Seam ripper
- 6 buttons
- Hand-sewing needle
- Tension rod to fit ins » READ MORE
How To: Custom Window Films.
By Chrisjob
My, my...how paint pens have grown. What used to put out splotchy, oily messes can apparently now produce thin, clean, consistent lines. A beautiful case-in-point: these custom window films from Kate at Design*Sponge. "In our home we needed some window films to provide privacy, but we also wanted them to let light through. using contact paper and a white paint pen, i’ve created some decorative window films that are easy to change, replace, m » READ MORE
How To: Customize Roman Shades.
By Chrisjob
Every television design show lauds the ease of the basic Roman shade, which can be endlessly customized. Well, fine, but I still don't know how to make one...and those strings intimidate me.
Luckily, I have Jennifer's how-to from Apartment Therapy. "Jennifer took simple, plain and inexpensive Roman shades from Target and completely transformed them with a graphic patterned fabric from IKEA — providing customized window coverings on a budget. » READ MORE
1 Window Shade 3 Ways
By DIY MavenMy Home Ideas shows us 3 clever ways to take a plain window shade from ho-hum to heavenly. This shade was covered in fabric,
these were painted,
and these were covered in wallpaper.
For the entire tutorial for each project, visit myhomeideas.com. And for inexpensive roller blinds, you might want to check out Ikea's selection.
Curbly Video Podcast: How to turn an old window into illuminated wall art.
By DIY Maven
I have a thing about windows. Especially barn sash windows, one of which just happened to be lying around. It was too good not to turn into something, so kicked around some ideas and came up with a wall art/light fixture idea and went to work.
What we used:
an old barn sash window
scrap 1" x 3" pine
a piece of handy board
frosted glass spray
Contact paper
scissor and paper punch
LED light strip
table saw, screws, drill, nails hammer, etc.
What we did:
Wash Your Windows Like a Pro
By MarvinWindows
Let’s be honest – the best part of spring cleaning is wiping away the dingy film of winter and unveiling the brisk feel of spring. Nothing is more emblematic of this transition than window washing. Before you break out the toxic window cleaner and squeegee, let’s talk over a few pointers for squeaky clean, non-streaky windows.
Borrowing our tips from the pros, we sat down with Megan Anderson, who specializes in non-toxic household cleanin » READ MORE
How do you wash your windows?
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Simple Steps to Make Welt Cord/Piping
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Almost all pillows, cushions and upholstery is finished with fabric covered welt cord/piping. Here is a simple tutorial for you to see how easy it is to make.
what you need:
cord to cover
strips of fabric, cut on the bias, sewn together
sewing machine
what you do:
1. cut fabric on the bias (diagonally) into strips
I use 5/32" cording so I cut 1 3/4" strips of fabric. I couldn't cut these strips on the bias because I didn't have enou » READ MORE
A Bathtub with a View
By DIY Maven
The Eris by Victory Spa has a window to the world. Why would you want a window in your bathtub? To illuminate your bubble time, of course. Referred to as ‘chromotherapy’, the light is said to elevate you mood–that along with the spa’s cascading waterfall, which ‘massage[s] the neck and shoulders intensifying an indulgent bathing experience.’
Need Your Clever Ideas
By ModHomeEcTeacherWe just made a clean sweep of the greenery and holiday stuff and the same old dilemma is staring me in the face. I won't divulge how long we've lived in this house, but will share that I have never been able to figure out what to do with these two big sliding glass monsters. The first image is looking from the front hallway right on through the dining room and smack dab onto the porch. The second image is in the breakfast area off of the kitch » READ MORE
How to turn a window into a curio.
By DIY Maven
Okay, I had this idea a while back to turn a window into a curio. MWT was up for it, so this is how it went.
First, although I would have loved to get my hands on an old barn window, I bought a new one from my big box store. I decided upon a pine 19 7/8" x 24 7/8" four paned window.
Then MWT made a simple box slightly smaller than the window out of 1" x 4" pine, using half lap joints at the corners and a thin piece of plywood in the » READ MORE
Easy Window Repairs.
By ChrisjobWhen I was in 5th grade, I spent a weekend at a monastery with some Confimation classes from other area churches. There was a young lady from another church that was four years older than I was, and completely in love with me. She had very white teeth, and wore way too much perfume...sometimes I catch the same scent walking by a random woman, and I feel eleven again.
On Saturday afternoon, during a break, she managed to punch her hand through a w » READ MORE
Clever Window Cling
By DIY Maven
Strössel Design’s window cling, available in four patterns, provides privacy and style. In rolls of 34 x 98 & 48 x 120 cm (for 20 to 27 bucks from Scandinavian Design Center), the decorative film adheres to clean glass with nothing but static, which means it’s easily removed and reused. Much more tasteful than those holiday window cling decorations, no?
How to Make a Pocketed Window Topper
By DIY Maven
Besides pillows and pillow slipcovers, curtains and window toppers are some of the easiest home decor projects to sew. You don't need to spend money on a store-bought pattern for this simple pocketed (meaning it has a pocket for a rod) window topper.
Step 1: Measure Twice Cut Once
First you’ll need to measure the width of your window. Mine is 24" wide. I’m also going to take into consideration how much my curtain rod protrudes from the wall, which » READ MORE
Help with an in-shower window.
By meandeli I'm in the very slow, very painful process of moving, and the new place has a rather large (for a bathroom, at least) window smack in the middle of the shower wall. Since I'm not one for giving my neighbors free thrills, I need to find a solution to this problem. Currently, there is a very ugly plastic curtain hanging in the window, but it's mildewy and hideous. I'm looking more for something I can do to the glass (that isn't permanent in case th » READ MOREHow do I protect my bathroom window from water?
By ericamThe window in my bathroom is inside the shower. My rental company requires that a second shower curtain remain hung in the shower to protect the window.
This second shower curtain drives me insane. You know how the curtain billows in the steam? I've got that on two sides. SO annoying.
So I was thinking that if I could find some way to keep the water away from the window frame, I could take that second curtain down. This would have the added bonus o » READ MORE
Window transforming balcony
By balubaluI like the idea behind this window that transforms to a balcony, but on the other hand - if you have space for a balcony - why not always have one?
