One of the best ways to save money decorating is to make draperies and window treatments yourself. Ok, maybe everyone isn’t a seamstress but there are ways to cut corners with minimal creativity involved besides you’re more creative than you allow yourself to think.
One of my favorite little tricks to getting a high end look is to make my own cornises. (See my website for pictures. www.reutershomedesigns.com My Design Style Tab, master suite window treatments).You will be surprised at how easy it was to get that look.
I made the cornises by purchasing Styrofoam insulation in small sheets. (They come four or five in a bag). Measure the width of your window, cut the Styrofoam insulation to fit plus a half Inch or three quarter inch, whichever thickness you are using, then cut the sides and top and glue together with liquid nails allow to dry, cover with batting and the fabric you've selected, attach L brackets and install on them. They are so easy to make and have such a high end look.
I made the draperies in the pictures as well but you can purchase inexpensive sheers or draperies to compliment your new cornises.
You can always find fabric on sale and there are almost always coupons to apply to the savings so it’s generally the most inexpensive way to go to get such a luxurious look.
Next Thursday: Closet organizing.
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