Buying some inexpensive solid-colored curtains and then painting or stenciling them for a custom look has been popular for some time. What a great way to save some money and get an amazing look that you can tailor to your home! Here’s a round-up of some great ideas for DIY painted curtains!
DIY Painted Curtains
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Now that I’m done with my kitchen, I’m going to work on my office, and I’m thinking of painting or stenciling some curtains for that room, so I thought I’d share a little inspiration with you.
- Expensive Look. Have you been dying to have those extravagant drapes that are way out of your price range? You can have that very same look with a simple stencil and a few DIY Skills.
- Get prepared. The preparation is quite simple. Find the curtain and paint colors to fit your space. A large space will be needed to spread out the curtain, and then choose the stencil of your choice.
- Unlimited Designs. Whether you are using a stencil or simply painting curtains, your options are endless as to what you may create. Freehanding delivers one-of-a-kind originals that can be customed to children, guests, or any room in your home.
1. Gray Striped Curtains
These gorgeous striped gray curtains are from Infarrantly Creative
2. Stenciled Curtains
I love the pop of color on these stenciled curtains by Lolly Jane! What a great way to brighten a room!
3. Ombre Chevron Painted Curtains
Very cool ombre Chevron painted curtains from Owen’s Olivia
4. Pretty Stenciled Curtains
These pretty stenciled curtains are from A Little of This…A Little of That. What a lovely, delicate pattern!
5. Multicolored Striped Curtains
Aren’t these multi-colored striped curtains fun? You can find the how-to at Addicted2Decorating
6. Morrocan Lattice Curtains
These fun Moroccan lattice pattern curtains are stenciled, and you can find the tutorial at Twenty Something
7. Dip Dyed Curtains
Dip dying curtains are an easy way to turn plain white curtains, which will allow one to create these beauties. I love this look! You will find them at The Country Chic Cottage.
8. DIY Custom Curtains with IKONART Stencils
Create the most beautiful custom curtains by using stencils. They are simple to use, and the result will be amazing from The Craft Patch
9. Inexpensive Blackout Curtain Makeover
Craft Your Happiness brings a charming idea for transforming blackout curtains into window treatments to match their bedding.
10. Stenciled Cornice Board
This beautiful cornice would be an asset to any window. It truly is a unique beauty, which can be found at Saved By Love Creations.
11. Potato Stamped Curtains
Some of you may not have potato stamped since you were a kid, but get ready. Not Just A Housewife did just that, and her curtains are adorable!
12. How to Stencil Curtains
We all know how difficult it is to find just the right curtains. Look no further, The Turquoise Home features a DIY of how to make your own customized window treatments.
13. How To Paint Curtains
These curtains are amazing because they blend in with the wall, so no, your eyes are not playing tricks on you! They can be found at Hometalk.
14. Stunning DIY Curtain
Lovely Etc. provides a stunning finished product by simply stenciling curtains.
15. Stenciled Ikea Curtains
Stenciled buffalo curtains will leave your little boy’s room with a rustic old-west feel. What a cool way to modify plain white curtains from Hometalk.
All of these links have great tutorials. So check them out if you’re in the market for inexpensive customized curtains! I can’t wait to try making my own!
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You may also like to check out my dining room curtains where I use another inexpensive curtain idea
Rhonda says
Those are all so nice- I like the stenciled purple flowers best
Judy Clark says
Manuela – With all of those choices, how will you ever pick out which one to do??
Judy
Manuela says
I know! Makes me wish I had more windows! I’m leaning toward stripes. They seem the easiest to do and I don’t have to buy a stencil. Although I have some stencils that I could probably use…hmmm. Stripes I’m sticking to stripes (I think) 🙂
beckie says
thank you for including my striped curtains in your round up. i still absolutely adore them!
Mimi Sue says
I’m loving each and every one of them. Mimi
Theresa Roach says
Great ideas and gorgeous curtains. I am going to look at how to get those results. Hugs to you dear friend.
Marlene says
Hi Manuela, what a great post at the right time. I’ve been shopping around for curtains. DIY is always the best! Btw, I really like your blog. I just started following you. I also love cottage style and gardening. I can totally relate to your about me page. I’m making the best of my little 1950s home.
Manuela says
Hi Marlene,
Oh good! I’m so glad this post is helpful to you! I thought this was a great idea and I want to make some curtains for my office.
Thank you so much for subscribing to my blog. I’m so happy that you like it! Yes, so many of us are making the best of what we have!
Marlene says
Thanks. Glad I found you. It’s nice to find others who have the same interests. 🙂
cindy says
I can’t wait to see what you make, I love the large striped ones best, they are so beautiful and tailored looking.
Marti says
Thanks for all the eye candy. I can’t wait to check them out. Painted fabric has come a long way since I’ve last done it. It would seem to be the perfect way to get the color AND style.
Rhonda says
I went to a baby shower at a beautiful brand new home today and I wish I had taken pictures of the window treatments, I am sure they were professionally done, very pretty and clever. I don’t even remember the fabric of the ones by the big dining window on the front of the house but I really liked they way they were hung. They were 2 straight panels, like tablecloths, each side had 3 clips at the top worth a ring on each one about the size of a narrow metal bangle bracelet. Those 6 bracelet clips were each hung on a square knob spaced about a foot apart. Yes, I really wish I had a picture to show you.
The drapes in the formal lining room were a natural linen with French looking handwriting on them.
Meadowsweet Cottage says
New drapes for the master are on the agenda for this summer and so far I can’t find anything my sweetie likes. A fancy stencil (think floral with lots of color) on a plain drape may be our salvation! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂