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What can I put instead of curtains?

Last Updated: 12th May, 2020

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8 Great Alternatives to Window Curtains
  • Shutters. Shutters, or blinds as they are commonly known, is possibly the best alternative to curtains you can have at your home.
  • Rolling Screens.
  • Stained Glass.
  • Build Shelves around the Windows.
  • Wood Panelling.
  • Dotted Shades.
  • Frosting Spray.
  • Use Artwork.

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Also know, how do you cover a window without a curtain?

Covering Windows with Shutters. Mount panel shutters over your windows to block visibility at night. Shutters are a common alternative to curtains and blinds. The horizontal slats allow partial visibility, and you can open or close the shutters depending on the time of day and intensity of the natural outdoor light.

Likewise, how can I cover my windows cheaply? Here are some awesome, easy, and budget friendly ways you can turn your blank window spaces stylish.

  1. Decorate Windows With Zebra Striped Cornices.
  2. Create Bamboo Roman Shades.
  3. Add Fabric to Drop Cloth Curtains.
  4. Use Napkin Rings as Drapery Ties.
  5. Make a Curved Cornice Board.
  6. Make Seasonal Curtains From Tablecloths.

Accordingly, is it OK not to have curtains?

The answer is when the room doesn't want it or need it. When the ROOM doesn't warrant it. Having said all that, it's your home, it's your space and it needs to be your vibe. If curtains aren't your thing, then by all means, don't hang them.

What can I put on my window for privacy?

Privacy is important, especially in bathrooms, and homeowners should take the time to choose appropriate window treatments to achieve the amount of privacy that they desire.

  • Blinds.
  • Shades.
  • Curtains.
  • Window Film.
  • Exterior Window Privacy Screens.
  • Interior Shutters.
  • Textured Glass (also known as Frosted Glass Windows)

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How do you frost a window for privacy?

First, thoroughly wash the surface to be frosted, using glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth. Next, combine water with a couple drops of dish detergent in a spray bottle. Then proceed to lightly spritz the glass before applying the window film. As you go, remove air bubbles with a squeegee.

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Are curtains old fashioned?

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Do I need blinds if I have curtains?

Some rooms just need blinds, other rooms just need curtains, and then some rooms look best with both. There are a number of factors to consider when you're picking window treatments for rooms in your house, from price to insulation to style to orientation within the room.

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Should I put curtains over blinds?

To ensure that you carefully choose treatments that would go with your existing decor. Vertical Blinds, Wood/Faux Wood Blinds, Cellular Blinds, Venetian Blinds or plain simple shutters are all great choices. And to dress them up, add a layer of curtains for that sheer elegance that gives room gallops of attitude.

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Should curtains match throughout the house?

If you want your curtains to be the same throughout the whole room, you can, as long as the décor matches throughout also. If the style of furnishings evolves in the different parts of the room then so too can your curtains. What you'll want to do is make sure they complement each other in one way or another.

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Do you need curtains in living room?

Wide angle shot of a Modern Living room. Drapes that rest right above the frame not only stunt the window but let in less light, which can give the entire space a crowded look. Keep in mind that, when open, your curtains shouldn't fall more than two inches inside the frame on each side.

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How do I choose curtains for my living room?

Before you take out the tape measure, decide how high above the window you'd like the curtains to begin. "Hanging panels higher than the window will give a sense of height to the room," says Cunningham. Designers often hang curtains about six inches above the window frame, but for a dramatic look, some go higher.

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Are sheer curtains outdated?

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Should curtains touch the floor?

The fabric should just touch the floor or hover half an inch above. This is also a great approach for café curtains (short panels that cover only the lower portion of a window and hit the sill), which work well in spots like the kitchen and bathroom, where long drapes aren't practical.

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How do you dress a kitchen window?

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  1. Roman Shades. If you have an all-white or mostly neutral kitchen, adding a patterned roman shade can really make your windows pop.
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  5. Roller Shades.
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How do you dress a small window?

Simply measure your windows and choose between curtains, valances, swags, blinds, or shades. In addition, choose to use classic, tension, or return curtain rods. You can easily dress narrow windows, whether you are matching your window dressing to the look of your room or using them for a particular function.

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How do you dress a living room window?

  1. Choose easy-update roller blinds.
  2. Showcase pattern with panel curtains.
  3. Stay flexible with shutters.
  4. Save space with a Roman blind.
  5. Prevent living room furniture fading.
  6. Combine window film and curtains.
  7. Choose a modern take on nets.
  8. Stop streetlights intruding with blackout blinds.

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Why would someone put foil on their windows?

Resistant to Heat
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How do I stop the sun from coming through the window?

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Evilia Beine

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How do you block all lights from a window?

Tape aluminum foil over your windows.
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How do you dress high windows?

5 Tall Window Treatment Ideas
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  2. Roman Shades. If you like the fabrics of drapery, but want a more tailored look, try Roman Shades for your tall windows.
  3. Top Down / Bottom Up Cellulars.
  4. Motorized Shades.
  5. Open Windows.

Ismahan Strothotte

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Do you have to put curtains on all windows in a room?

DON'T: Hang Them Right Above the Window
Drapes that rest right above the frame not only stunt the window but let in less light, which can give the entire space a crowded look. Keep in mind that, when open, your curtains shouldn't fall more than two inches inside the frame on each side.

Rani Fabrichnikov

Supporter

How do you completely blackout a room?

A proven way to do blackout without a curtain rod is to use black fabric cut to the window size. Put up Velcro dots on the window frame, placed strategically to match Velcro on the fabric. You can actually make fabric to look like Roman shades. Looks great, no screws or hardware and easy to wash.

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How do you make pinch pleat curtains?

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Measure & cut.
  2. Step 2: Sew the sides of the panel.
  3. Step 3: Sew the top & bottom.
  4. Step 4: Attach the pleater tape & hooks.
  5. Step 5: Tack the pleats (optional)

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