Bedroom Window Treatment Ideas

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Window treatments for bedrooms are ideal when they offer function and style. There are options of creating your own treatments that can look upscale and magazine-worthy, even if you are on a budget. These ideal bedroom window treatments are fabric vertical blinds, antique interior shutters and vintage curtains.

Fabric Vertical Blinds

You can easily make vertical blinds using fabric that coordinates with your bedroom décor. Blind stores usually offer only blinds that are made from vinyl and resemble fabric. This method of using real fabric can create additional texture, sound-muffling qualities, and an upscale appearance. Simply buy a vertical blind head rail from your local hardware store and have them custom cut it to fit your window. The head rails usually coordinate with 2 1/2-inch or 3 1/2 -inch louvers. To make your own louvers, cut the louvers out of a large sheet of sturdy chipboard to match the appropriate louver width that the head rail was designed for. Punch a hole in the center of the top of the louvers. Use the louvers as templates to sew the fabric into pockets, so that the louvers can slide in snugly. Once the chipboard is inside the fabric pocket, cut a hole in the fabric (where the chipboard hole is), and sew the pocket top closed. Clip the louvers into the hung head rail.

Antique Shutters

Add some character to your space by hanging antique shutters at your bedroom windows. Most likely, you will not find the exact dimensions that you need for an inside mount, so take dimensions for both inside and outside mounting as you look for your shutters. Try looking for them at your local antique stores, Habitat for Humanity store, Salvation Army and flea markets. You may need to sand them and refinish them, but if you prefer a more rustic look, a good cleaning can suffice.

Vintage Curtains

Look for vintage fabric online. You can select from a variety of time periods. Find colors and patterns that coordinate with your current design elements. If you are not familiar with sewing and want the simplest option, try mounting a large wood or metal bar at the top of your window frame. Simply swag the fabric over the bar and down the sides of the window.

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