Window treatment for 5 windows
I need easy window treatment that tenants can open and close when they want to sit on the enclosed porch or when they want the living room to have privacy. Any help much appreciated.
We're fixing up the house, it's actually starting to look good (this photo is a few months old)but these porch windows look right into living room through the French doors and at night there's no privacy
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Janet Pizaro on Mar 29, 2016Take a look here and see if anything would work for you. https://www.pinterest.com/explore/cheap-window-treatments/Helpful Reply
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MN Mom on Mar 29, 2016I purchased a window treatment at Home Depot that looks like a matchstick blind. It attaches very easily to the inside of the window frame with two screws and is a nice looking alternative to blinds or curtains. Neat pleated look when raised. They're available at Home Depot in by the regular blinds.Helpful Reply
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Kathy on Mar 29, 2016Have you considered Cellular shades? They now have Up/Down shades. I have a sunroom on the back of my house and have up down shades on mine. Here is the website I used: w ww.shadesshuttersblinds.com. Hope this helps.Helpful Reply
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Dee on Mar 29, 2016Thanks Janet. You are such a great Hometalk friend!Helpful Reply
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Dee on Mar 29, 2016Kathy, thank you so much for the suggestion and the link. I really appreciate it!Helpful Reply
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Cynthia H on Mar 29, 2016My daughter has large double windows that face an alley. She wanted to find curtains long enough to hang near her high ceiling and wide enough to provide fullness and privacy. She also wanted something that would filter and not block the light from outside. After pricing several options, she decided to sew them herself. Then the problem became finding the right fabric. My suggestion was cotton sheets. We ended up finding off-white king size cotton flat sheets that were also wrinkle free. A few simple hems to get the right height and width and she had curtains that were reasonably priced, easy to make, and that not only serve the purpose but are easy to wash. They are also very pretty!Helpful Reply
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Pri4759878 on Mar 30, 2016Fabric added to the panes with rubber cement in the corners will allow natural light and privacy for pennies.Helpful Reply
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Dee on Mar 30, 2016Cool, thanks a perfect idea. Thank you.Helpful Reply
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Jeanette S on Mar 30, 2016Use sheets for the fabric...cheapest way to get a large piece of fabric. Put in large grommets and use plumbing pipe for 2 long rods. Quick, now sewing and quick!Helpful Reply
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Dee on Mar 30, 2016Thanks! Like the pipe idea!Helpful Reply
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Dee on Mar 30, 2016Thanks, great ideas from allHelpful Reply
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Nancy on Mar 30, 2016I've actually used shower curtains made of fabric for curtains. Just use pvc pipe and regular curtain rings to hang.Helpful Reply
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Leslie on Mar 30, 2016Dee, am not sure of your budget but have you thought of using shutters? The other thing I would suggest are 2" faux wooden shades. They come in white and wood color. Lowes and HD carry them and they can be cut to fit if you have odd sized windows. You can make an inexpensive window cornice for the tops of the windows. Good luck with your project :)Helpful Reply
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Dee on Mar 30, 2016Thanks!Helpful Reply
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Espie Tamayo on Jul 18, 2016I think shutters would be really expensive for 5 windows in a rental house. I too have used fabric shower curtains as window covers in past homes, and received compliments. You can find inexpensive ones in home goods stores, and there are also a variety of interesting shower rings (plain & fancy).Helpful Reply
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Suellen Hintz on Jul 24, 2016Make rod(s) out of galvanized pipe and fittings. Either purchase outdoor drapes or make some out of canvas drop cloths from the paint department of ny store.Helpful Reply
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