How to cover big windows inexpensively?
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Happyfeet
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We just moved into an older Victorian style home with very high ceilings and very long windows. They aren't wide but each one is 82" long. So far, without having something custom made, we can't find any blinds or shades that come in this length. Does anyone have any ideas how we can add a little privacy without breaking the bank? There are 10 windows we need to cover!! Thanks! :-)
10 answers
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Most curtains range from 84"-110". Window treatments really depend on the style of home you have decorated. There's roman shades, standard curtains, bamboo shades... tons of options. I used drop cloth curtains for years.
Mir Graham
on Oct 12, 2015
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I'd personally hit thrift stores and look for mix and match curtains but that's me. The idea of both privacy and still having light hit me. Maybe, if you want light too, try finding shutter's for the bottoms of the windows and valances on top. I've personally used flat sheets as curtains. Good luck and let us know what you come up with!
Tammy Shoemaker
on Oct 12, 2015
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Have a discount fabric store anywhere near you? Otherwise I would hit yard sales, estate sales and like Tammy said thrift stores.
Theresa Bradshaw
on Oct 12, 2015
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I don't think you will find blinds or shades not custom made, but for simple curtains, which can be placed inside the window with pressure rods, I have used tablecloths for fabric.. I can find pretty ones at Homegoods for much less than what I would pay for decorator fabric - in lengths to 100 inches.
Moonwildflowers
on Oct 12, 2015
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One of the most sensible ideas I have seen yet is taking the top of flat sheets, make a slit at the end of the hen at both sides, slide in the rods and you have curtains! A king flat might work for you. Another great idea is using drop cloths by putting grommets in them...again, no sewing
Jeanette S
on Oct 12, 2015
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P.S. You can tape off those drop clothes and paint stripes on them...a couple of 2-3" Navy stripes just under the windows is very pretty (or green, red or whatever fits with our decor).
Jeanette S
on Oct 12, 2015
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Love that idea! What type of paint do you think would be ok to use?
Happyfeet
on Oct 12, 2015
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95 inch drapes would puddle nicely
Loretta
on Oct 12, 2015
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I once had tall windows, only there for 6 months but did not want temporary curtains like hung paper or sheets nailed up. Bought several yards of some cheap cheap pretty material on sale, sewed a pocket across top hemmed the bottom, or you can use shower curtains there are some pretty ones today. When I put curtains inside my closet doorway for pretty cover up, I found out the tension rods were too flimsy and sagged. so used bathroom shower rods, much heavier and stronger. There is a tutorial for roman shades on here made from mini blinds, you could make any length you need that way. . ,
Kincaid99
on Oct 16, 2015
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Look on line at Kirklands or JCPenney or eve IKEA set their draperies. Bet you can find them.
Carolyn
on Oct 19, 2015
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