How can I dress up solid drapes in bedroom?
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Could you add some braid to the edges, and perhaps some pretty tiebacks? You could also put up a valence that takes in the colors of the drapes and your bedroom accent colors.
You can sew fringe or other trim on the edges or anywhere else on the panels; you can mix in a couple of plaid or patterened panels; you can put a colorful or neutral sheer between the panels just for starters.
Add some trim, ribbons, lace, if you are into that, or fringe, tassels or tie backs. Can easily be glued or pined on if you do not sew. Here are some links to give you ideas.
https://www.pinterest.com/sewangelic/drapery-embellishing/
https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8214970/list/embellishing-tricks-for-cost-effective-custom-curtains
http://www.bhg.com/decorating/window-treatments/budget/personalize-window-treatments/
i don' t have pierced ears...but a few well meaning secret santsa have given me ear rings....i put them on the edge of the valance.
Take Christmas tree light, the mini, led or fairy lights. Hang them from a rod starting at the top of you drapes to the bottom. This will also keep anyone from seeing into the room from the outside & makes a dim night light. It will also be a nice decoration.
You can find a fabric that you like and sew a border on the inside edges, top or bottom... Pinterest.com should also have some ideas for you
My then boyfriend had plain beige cotton curtains throughout his condo. I tacked down grosgrain ribbon in colors that coordinated with the rooms to give the curtains more life. Two moves later, we are still using some of the curtains in our current home.