Decorating Materials & Supplies

Curtains add a lot to your home decor, but can be costly, especially if you have abnormal sized windows. However you can save money buying readymade curtains and altering them to look like custom...

Designer curtains are a decorative covering for windows. Most of the cost of curtains is based on the cost of the fabric. Additional costs can include the curtain rod, thread and sewing tools. The...

For a casual, quick change in décor for the summer, try making light, colorful curtains from (new) bed sheets. Even a flat single twin sheet has enough material for a medium sized window in...

Traverse rods and pinch pleat curtains were once associated with luxury. Not all midcentury design was good, however. Many people continue to put up with these bulky, ugly dust collectors. The...

Drapery rods play an essential role in home decorating. Drapes soften hard lines, absorb sound, bring accent colors onto the wall, reduce heat and air conditioning costs and give a room a finished...

Aside from being unpleasant to look at, mildewed shower curtains can be bad for your health, especially if you suffer from allergies. While no shower curtain is mildew proof, you can find...

Looking to spruce up your bathroom? Use a queen sized sheet for a shower curtain that can coordinate with your towels, comforters, and or window coverings.

Curtains can be made simply and inexpensively to match your decor and be the exact size, shape, and texture that you need. Curtains in the stores, on the internet, and in catalogs can range from...

It is important to hang curtain rods properly so that curtains will be properly centered and supported on windows. Take the time to properly install curtain rods and your curtains will hang...

From the traditional pineapple symbol of welcome to the refreshing colors of citrus, fruit contributes to kitchen decor. You can make it airy or make it cozy. Whether you love apples, cherries or...

You can make standard windows appear to be much larger by tricking the eye. Installing curtains beyond the window's edges is an excellent way to make windows appear much larger than they area....

A traverse curtain rod operates curtains with a pulley system. Once the curtain rods are installed and the curtains are connected to the curtain carriers, the curtains are opened and closed by...

Buying fabric for curtains can seem overwhelming. Here's a guide to choosing the right fabric for the job.

Though not as common as they used to be, drapery hooks are still a popular method of hanging both heavy and light drapes and curtains for windows. The hooks themselves are quite simple, consisting...

Bead curtains are more popular than ever and offer a bit of a different decorating choice. There are more types available today than ever before. Bead curtains can be used in more innovative ways,...

If you need to change the look of a room in a hurry and on a budget, no-sew curtain panels deserve your attention. They can be put up in an afternoon with little fuss, and changed just as easily....

Want to make your own curtains that no one else has for really cheap? If you can sew, it is fairly easy.

The day has finally come, you have your own place! But months of budgeting and saving has left your pocketbook bare. Have no fear, decorating on a budget is feasible and can be fun!

In today's economy selling a home is a very competitive market. One must take all of the necessary steps possible to insure that their home is a "cut above" other similar homes in the same price...

Sometimes desperate times call for desperate measures. You may find yourself ready to take a nice shower at a summer camp in the woods when alas, there are no shower curtains! Or maybe there are...

Your bedroom should be your escape, your safe place that is your haven and relaxation zone. All too often our bedrooms end up cluttered messes that are anything but relaxing. In addition to not...

Premade curtains are an easy and affordable way to dress your windows. If you cannot buy premade curtains in a length you need, there is an easy way to add some length to them: Use an accent...