DIY Window Treatments for the Budget Conscious

Each of these DIY window treatments are unique and oh so pretty.  They prove that with a bit of ingenuity and creativity you can make your own custom window treatments at a fraction of the cost of custom draperies.

A word a caution, I doubt you can read this post without wanting at least one of these amazing ideas.   There is a style for everyone and so much inspiration.

Feminine DIY Curtains

This is such a simple idea.  Hang some pretty purchased sheers onto a round shower curtain.   How easy is that and the effect is so soft and flowing.   The perfect addition to our guest room.  What room would you put it in?
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It All Started with Paint – Faux Leaded Glass Window

Shabby Chic Window Treatment

Burlap, a staple gun, some vintage lace and maybe some fabric flowers and they are no sew. These curtains are part of a lovely laundry room makeover.
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Junk Chic Cottage – Shabby Chic Laundry Room Window Treatment

 Corrugated Awning Window Treatment

This idea is so trendy and fun with both farmhouse styling and galvanized metal.  There are so many ways you could add to this, lace, or denim are the first things I think of.
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Shanty-2-Chic DIY Corrugated Metal Awning

Farmhouse Shelf Window Treatment

This post is from my blog, it takes almost no carpentry skills so I was able to put it together myself.  It is a perfect way to add a little decor space and farmhouse flair to a small bedroom.
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Pretty DIY Home – DIY Farmhouse Shelf and Curtain Roda

Farmhouse Shutters

The farmhouse sink is an obviously beautiful farmhouse decor, but not everyone can afford it, or like me don’t want to totally commit to the farmhouse style in an urban setting.  Unlike a permanent renovation these shutters will add some adorable farmhouse flare without a huge expense or permanent commitment.  These shutters are made from recycled Ikea wood slats, pretty and refurbished.  So well done.
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Funky Junk Interiors – Wood Gate Screens

Scalloped Cornice Window Treatment

Cornices are really striking, but they can be daunting to try and make.  This simple scalloped cornice tutorial shows you how.   This cornice would add an elegant chic mood to a room, but I think it would be fun in gingham or country fabric as a farmhouse element. Do you agree?
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The Homes I Have Made – Cornice Window Treatment

Industrial Curtain Rod Window Treatment

These rods are definitely the most heavy duty rods I have ever seen.  They are so masculine and rugged.  There is a local seller here who makes something very similar to this post and when I saw them in person I was stunned at how beautiful they are.  Especially when the rods were paired with industrial lighting.  This is a very stylish look.
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Sincerely Saturday – DIY Industrial Curtain Rod

Privacy Screen Window Treatment

Our neighbourhood is a typical new suburban neighbourhood with two storey homes spaced about ten feet apart.  Privacy is definitely a concern, our master bathroom has a large window over the soaker tub that faces the street.  The window is currently covered with heavy blinds that cost $100.  Don’t you think this DIY solution would be prettier, less expensive and much more unique?

Thrift Diving – DIY Privacy Screen

Push Rod Window Treatment

This idea  has so many possibilities and its ideal for above a kitchen window.  It lends itself to all sorts of decor styles, vintage linens for shabby chick, lace for feminine, or gingham for farmhouse style.  Two push rods and a small simple curtain and your done.
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Musings from a French Cottage – Push Rod Window Treatment

Iron Bracket Window Treatment

The title Iron Bracket doesn’t inspire thoughts about a very chic elegant feminine window treatment does it?  But that is exactly what the Chateau Chic blog has created. Not sure what category you could fit this window treatment into; maybe feminine or farmhouse.  I am going to categorize it into the I want this category.  The hardest part of this treatment is keeping a lookout for fantastic large brackets.
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Cheateau Chic – Post No Longer Available

Shuttered Window Treatments

Happy Happy Nester – Window Treatments

These DIY window treatments have a few things in common.  Each post comes with a tutorial, they are easy to do, pretty, stylish and unique.  Personally, I much prefer them to the custom drapery look, they have much more individuality.

At the beginning of the post I said everyone would find at least one project they would have to try in their home.  Please comment and let me know which are your favorites.  I will respond letting you know mine.

Some Other DIY Ideas I Collected