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Casa Quickie: Use an Oar as a Curtain Road
In an effort to stay within budget, and to cut back on consumerism, sometimes you gotta work with what your momma gave ya . . .
DIY: Tree Branch Curtain Rod
This DIY tree branch curtain rod project doesn't seem like most original idea ever. But actually, I've never seen it done before; it looks rustic-chic; it achieves that branches trend; and it's super easy to pull off. Here are the steps, according to do-it-yourself:
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DIY: Grass Skirt TV Stand
I first saw Hawaiian grass skirts used to conceal clutter in one of my favorite decorating books, Pad. A few years ago, frustrated with the lack of stylish TV stands available, I decided to create my own grass-skirted version with a shelf I bought at Ikea. (Please forgive the poor quality of the photo; I've since upgraded to a new stand and couldn't take another one.)
By attaching the grass skirt to swiveling curtain rods that open and close like cabinets, you have a fun and funky way to conceal your DVD player and DVDs underneath.
Steal of the Day: Recycled Glass Finial Rods
Need to update the look of your windows? Then try these Recycled Glass Finials Rods ($23.99-39.99). They're simple, chic, and eco, and come in three different lengths, so you can outfit every size window, from a sliding deck door to a small bathroom window.
Cool Idea: Disguise an Ugly Rental Wall
When you live in a rental, you often have to deal with some less-than-ideal features, such as ugly linoleum and mirrored closet doors. Canadian House and Home magazine recently offered a reader advice on hiding an ugly mirrored wall, and the tip is perfect for renters dealing with an ugly wall or closet door in their own home. Simply use inexpensive fabric curtain panels and a pretty curtain rod to improve that less-than-ideal feature in your rental.
Before and After: A Bathroom Makeover For Under $80
Craftster member Nichola accomplished the admirable feat of making over her bathroom for under $80. Cheap, chic makeovers are always inspiring, and Nichola's bathroom definitely fits the bill. Before Nichola's bathroom got to this "before" status you see here, she spent three nights removing ugly, decrepit wallpaper that may have been original to the house.
Ask Casa: Cat Hair on Curtains
Dear Casa,
You recently posted a story about hanging curtains. All of my curtains have been hanging happily for a while now, but they get a lot of cat hair on them! Taking them down is a pain because the curtain rod has a little screw to keep it from moving around.
DIY: Simple Panel Curtains (in Four Hours or Less)
Our living room features large deck doors that look out over the San Francisco Bay — a beautiful view, no doubt, but one that was previously obscured by some boring, less-than-aesthetically-pleasing vertical shades. Intent on making a Spring change, I decided to whip up some simple panel curtains to improve the view both inside and out. I chose a pretty, patterned Amy Butler fabric, which added a textile highlight to the room, and with a few simple but smart techniques, I managed to get these off my ironing board and onto curtain rods in about three hours.
How-To: Hang Curtains
Hanging drapery is often the finishing touch a room needs to give off a polished look. But beyond that, the smallest difference in length can also make a drastic difference. That said, you should always take measurements before you buy any curtains, and if you must, just buy the longest size and alter them later.
Cool Idea: A Shoe Organizer as a Vertical Garden
Vertical gardens are a great choice for those of you who are space-conscious. But, unless you want to pony up for a Living Wall system or the like, they can be complicated and costly to build on your own. So, I was pleased to find a vertical garden made using an over-the-door shoe organizer on Instructables.
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