We have curtains, shutters, shades, and more to make your kitchen windows look beautiful.
That’s when a DIY kitchen window treatment is needed.
Find inspiration in valances, shutters, curtains, and more ideas.
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Let it dry completely on a flat surface before hanging.
Bamboo blinds can be cut to size with a bit of handiwork.
When glued in place, the covering adds style without leaving you in the dark.
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This requiressewing and hand-stitching, but the results are well worth it.
Double-layered fabric provides extra light-blocking and privacy.
Farmhouse Window Shutters
Add farmhouse charm to your kitchen witheasy DIYshutters.
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They require only four steps to make.
Aftercutting the required lumberto size, simply screw together, fill any holes, and attach the hardware.
Tasseled DIY Kitchen Window Treatments
For an easy update, decorate simple cafe curtains with tassels orpom-poms.
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Purchase individual string tassels or tassel trim and simply hot glue in place.
Apply them to the back hem of your curtains for a crisp, clean look.
Shibori-Dyed Kitchen Curtains
Dress up plain kitchen curtains with shibori, the Japaneseversion of tie-dye.
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Start by mixing an indigo dye kit in a large bucket, following the directions on the package.
Then, use rubber bands and wood blocks to fold or tie the fabric.
Place the panels into the dye mixture.
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The longer they’re left in the dye, the deeper the blue will be.
Remove them from the bucket and allow them to dry, then wash the panels before hanging.
Upcycled Kitchen Curtains
Make use of old leather belts for this fun DIY kitchen window treatment.
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Spray-Painted Kitchen Curtains
Put yourart skillsto the test with this free-hand curtain upgrade.
Remove the tape, then spray loops across the fabric, graffiti-style.
Classic Cafe Curtains
Make these DIY kitchen window treatments in just a few minutes.
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DIY Curtain Tiebacks
Don’t letstylish coastersgather dust on your coffee table.
Put them to work with this pretty curtain tieback project.
Let the epoxy dry, drop in the tiebackwith a drilland wall anchor, and pull back the curtains.
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Painted Chevron Shade
Transform a store-bought Roman shade with just painters tape and a few well-placed lines.
Easy DIY Valance
A valance addscharm to any kitchenwithout sacrificing window space.
To finish, slide the valance onto a curtain rod.
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Faux Roman Shades
Fusible tape and a fewwell-placed tension rodsare the secrets to this no-sew Roman shade.
Trimmed Kitchen Window Panels
Perk up standard curtains with playful fabric edging.
Thisno-sew projectis as easy as it gets.
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Adhere fabric strips to the bottom edge of your curtain with fusible tape.
Try this trick on existing curtains, or add trim to store-bought treatments.
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