Some Practical and Creative Ideas for Curtain Updates

Decorate your home with custom curtains. Borrow these ideas to dress up ordinary curtains for a unique window treatment.

Create a unique look for your windows with easy style upgrades for custom curtains.

1. To create a custom-looking valance easily and quickly, measure the size of your window, fold a scarf panel in half twice (they come 6 yards long), bunch the panel and place clip-on rings at even intervals.

2. Add a fringe to purchased curtains with fabric glue for a more elegant look.

3. Add tassels to existing curtains for a quick accent with tons of possibilities. With tassels, when in doubt about the size, go bigger.

4. To fashion a semicircle drape effect, mount drapery tiebacks and fold a single drapery panel over them. Add tassels to the tiebacks if desired.