Wednesday, February 11, 2009

A Real Treatment

I needed a window covering in the guest room to give it a more finished appearance. It was December and both my time and money were running short. It was time to get creative! While out Christmas shopping I found two new single flat sheets and a pair of sheers for just a few dollars. I simply layered the two sets and clipped them on the curtain rod. It was an inexpensive, temporary fix, that gave the privacy that was needed.I don't feel like I wasted money on this temporary fix because sheets can be used for so many things. It's always good to have a few on hand.Now, with a little more time and money, I found the perfect window treatments, for a great price. They're chocolate brown and closely match the existing bedspread.It's amazing how changing something so simple can make a real difference in the look and feel of a room!
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20 comments:

  1. ErinFebruary 11, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    Love it!

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  2. Chari at Happy To DesignFebruary 11, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Hi Joy...

    Aren't you the creative one...using sheets for your window treatment...I love it and they really looked pretty!!!

    Love your new chocolatey brown drapes...they're gorgeous!!! Great job, my friend!!!

    Warmest wishes...
    Chari

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  3. Inspired KaraFebruary 11, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    I think I have the exact same curtains!!!

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  4. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowFebruary 11, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    That chocolate brown looks very yummy - What a difference.

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  5. Stacey @ The Blessed NestFebruary 11, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    Love the chocolate brown! So pretty!!

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  6. AnNicole@Our Suburban CottageFebruary 11, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    Very nice! I love how rich the chocolate looks. And your first picture makes me miss Ikea...tear :).

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  7. KimFebruary 11, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    Those chocolate brown curtains are gorgeous! I am working on redoing our master bedroom and would love to know where you found them.

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  8. Lazy Mom LeslieFebruary 11, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    They look great! I love how you hung them all the way up to the ceiling!

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  9. NoraFebruary 11, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Shower curtains are great for fast inexpensive window coverings too! Love the chocolate brown.

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  10. UnknownFebruary 11, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    Love the brown, one of my favorite colors!

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  11. BrandieFebruary 11, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    My mom actually did this in her living room if she hadnt told me I wouldnt have guessed they were sheets. They looked great.

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  12. MissyFebruary 11, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    You amaze me!

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  13. AlyciaFebruary 11, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    looks good! very clever :)

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  14. Cottage RoseFebruary 11, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    Hello Joy. I love how you used sheets they looked so great. I also love that deep brown one as well. So very chic.

    Hugs;
    Alaura

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  15. Down Home DIYFebruary 11, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    I love the richness of the chocolate brown! I posted a creative solution for window treatments on my blog that you might like. Check it out at http://downhomediy.blogspot.com/2009/01/transitional-treatments.html
    Just wanted to share!
    Love your blog,
    MB
    www.addressingspaces.com

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  16. Shell in your PocketFebruary 12, 2009 at 6:09 AM

    It is amazing how one thing can change the look and feel of a room!
    -sandy toe

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  17. melFebruary 12, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    The chocolate brown is so pretty and can go with so many other colors. Love them!

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  18. Ribbonwood CottageFebruary 12, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Wow, you are right. what a difference! I love it.
    Blessings,
    Debbie

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    Wow. I love the chocolate drapes. We just painted over our last house white again. We had our walls a deep chocolate with a nice red couch as our punchy splash of color for our living room. Man do I miss that room...

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  20. UnknownFebruary 21, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    That Chocolate Fabric is DELICIOUS looking! I like your ingenuity and can appreciate having to trim corners at Christmas. It seems like i'm cutting costs all year long now, right?!

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