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barbara_evans8877

Need ideas for inexpensive window coverings.

Barb Ev
hace 10 años
I would like the insulating and light-filtering benefits of honeycomb blinds but I find they are too expensive to justify for this small home office space. In fact, I find that most of the discount blind places are incredibly pricey. Does anyone have any ideas for alternatives? I am even having difficulty finding attractive bamboo blinds. Though they are not the ideal solution for me, I would be willing to try if cheap and beautiful enough. All ideas gratefully received. And I can sew if necessary.
Thanks in advance for your help!
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  • PRO
    Wyland Interior Design Center
    hace 10 años
    You mentioned you wanted to them to be insulated and inexpensive. Here is what I would suggestions: Easy for the do-it-yourself-er!

    DECORATIVE DRAPERY ROD:
    1). Okay, go to a local fabric store and purchase a decorative drapery rod with decorative finials, wall brackets and matching metal rings. The 40" plus window buy two wall brackets. The 74" windows I would purchase an three wall brackets, one for the center. Also oversize the width of rods for the window treatment to stack back out of the way.

    2). Or to save money on the drapery rod, only purchase the finials, wall brackets and metal rings in Flat Black (will be least expensive for this idea). Then go to a local metal pipe supply company and order the diameter you need to fit the finials. Typically this will be 3/4" to 1" diameter. The pipe company can cut them to size. In my area, 10 foot steel pipe costs $ 13.00. The raw pipe will be oiling, take care of your car and clothes. Maybe take an old sheet to wrap it in. You will need to clean the oil off the pipe, usually rubbing alcohol. Check with pipe company what they recommend. Then go to a local hardware store and purchase BBQ flat black paint and spray paint the pipe.

    WINDOW TREATMENT:
    Go to a local fabric store and purchasing lightweight upholstery fabric, this idea has worked with our cold Pacific Northwest winter weather and will definitely help to insulate and stop window drafts. I would recommend using a lining like "Rain-no-Stain" to protect the fabric from fading. Upholstery fabric can be very heavier, but the steel rod can handle the weight of the fabric as long as you anchor the wall brackets to a stud.

    Figure the width with stack back times 1-3/4 (fullness of a shower curtain) to 2 width fullness, unless you want to add pleats go with 2-1/2 fullness. Chose a style, maybe pleated or inverted pleat and sewn them yourself, Hang sew that rings on with strong button thread to hold the weight.

    Comentarios (25)

    • lefty47
      hace 10 años
      HI -- The big box hardware stores have cheaper PVC blinds . Find some fabric that you like and make some roman shades . Or make drape panels and use the clip rings and a rod or have grommet tops. Check discount fabric stores and also see what unclaimed window coverings they have at the drapery shops .
      Barb Ev agradeció a lefty47
    • PRO
      Fenstermann LLC
      hace 10 años
      What is too expensive? Do you have a budget to work with??
      Barb Ev agradeció a Fenstermann LLC
    • PRO
      Matilda Bos Design Studio
      hace 10 años
      Hi Barbara...You might look at Matchstick blinds, mount them as close to the ceiling as possible, so the roll is just below the window trim, it will make the windows appear taller. They are nice when down as well, not as heavy as bamboo. The other option Ikea has or did have solar shades, which give UV protection and allows you to see the
      view, much like looking thru a screen door..
      Barb Ev agradeció a Matilda Bos Design Studio
    • elcieg
      hace 10 años
      Última modificación: hace 10 años
      $39.00 a piece and insulated to boot!
      Traditional Window Treatments · Más información


      These shades come in two different trims, one of which is sage. You could do that and paint the walls the coordinating sage green. Pretty with all your windows looking out.
      Benjamin Moore® Ben® Paint, Saybrook Sage HC-114 · Más información
      Barb Ev agradeció a elcieg
    • Barb Ev
      Autor original
      hace 10 años
      Hi Fenstermann,
      The quote I've been given have been $800 to $1000 dollars, that is for 1/2 inch honeycomb, top-down bottom-up and cordless versions.
    • PRO
      Fenstermann LLC
      hace 10 años
      I could do 3 47"w x 36"h top-down/bottom-up shades cordless for $670 plus tax if applicable. Another option would be standard roller shades for about $400
    • handymam
      hace 10 años
      Última modificación: hace 10 años
      Barbara Evans, are the quotes from shade places or what? That seems like a lot. Have you looked at Lowes or home Dep?

      If you can sew, why not make roman shades?
      Barb Ev agradeció a handymam
    • Barb Ev
      Autor original
      hace 10 años
      The trouble is the windows are irregular sizes and I don't think the big boxes cut to size unless they are venetian or custom, do they? Roman shades are great, but I have a 15 month old child roaming the house and I don't want any dangling cords, unless there are cordless options.
    • Barb Ev
      Autor original
      hace 10 años
      I should add that the measurements of the windows are: 1) 74 1/4 inch wide x 44 1/2 inch high; 2) 74 inches wide x 44 3/4 inches high; and 3) 47 3/4 wide x 44 inches high .
    • Fran Bengel
      hace 10 años
      Try Blinds.com I got 16 custom cut faux wood 2"blinds for less than $625
      Barb Ev agradeció a Fran Bengel
    • PRO
      Fenstermann LLC
      hace 10 años
      If you got those 6 shades for $800-1000, you should take it. That's a great deal
      Barb Ev agradeció a Fenstermann LLC
    • roxxrn
      hace 10 años
      Did you try selectblinds.com ?
      Barb Ev agradeció a roxxrn
    • anne dee
      hace 10 años
      Última modificación: hace 10 años
      You could use sheets as curtains .. budget friendly and multiple choices of patterns or not!!
      see the link below
      https://www.google.ca/search?q=using+sheets+as+curtains&client=firefox-a&hs=Hmd&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=_W_oUYeWO4nurQG0iIGYCQ&ved=0CD4QsAQ&biw=1024&bih=586
      Barb Ev agradeció a anne dee
    • PRO
      Blinds Direct Canada
      hace 10 años
      Sheers would be a great solution there inexpensive and look amazing. They are also machine washable.

      http://www.blindsdirectcanada.com/drapery-toronto/sheer-drapery.html
    • beverlynn
      hace 10 años
      Check JCPenney for panels. They have great sales. In my office I have panels. They are lined. If they are on sale, you can get six panels with grommets for about $150. Honeycomb shades are expensive. I bought mine from Budget Blinds for my bedroom and the guest bedroom $560 for two windows 63W X 48L.
      Barb Ev agradeció a beverlynn
    • Marilyn Wilkie
      hace 10 años
      Última modificación: hace 10 años
      Check this out....i didn't look carefully but they may have something for you at a decent price. You have some very large windows to cover.
      http://www.ikea.com/us/en/search/?query=blinds

      or, check out their curtain wires. That might be a solution for you.

      http://www.ikea.com/us/en/search/?query=curtain+wires
      Barb Ev agradeció a Marilyn Wilkie
    • PRO
      Linda
      hace 10 años
      Electrical conduit makes sturdy and cheap curtain rods ($1.80 for a 10 foot stick)

      I have a sunroom which is currently undressed because I haven't invested the time and effort into finding the cheap, insulating window coverings which I could also open and close easily and wouldn't get tangled in the french doors. I have 14 panels to cover...24 wide by 84 tall--three double sets, then double french doors at each end with sidelights. That's 140 panes of glass with 140 more in the storm windows.

      Sometimes it is easier - and cheaper - to leave them uncovered! I recommend window frosting paint
      Barb Ev agradeció a Linda
    • Adrianne
      hace 10 años
      Última modificación: hace 10 años
      Table cloth with lineal lace lines.. weave two threads lineal.. and cinch so it "clouds" up.
      Kinda like this:
      Architecture and Interior Design · Más información

      or vintage table cloth!!
      summer lounge · Más información
      Barb Ev agradeció a Adrianne
    • Linda keys
      hace 10 años
      I have seen beautiful curtins made from burlap landscaping fabric. Hardly any sewing, if any, at about $5.00 a panel, look's great to add a sheer panel. Lots of nice ideas here.
      Barb Ev agradeció a Linda keys
    • Marilyn Wilkie
      hace 10 años
      Are your measurements inside measurements or outside? Here is a 72" shade on Amazon.

      http://www.amazon.com/Single-Blackout-Cordless-Cellular-Shades/dp/B00DRH39TC/ref=sr_1_41?ie=UTF8&qid=1374236770&sr=8-41&keywords=honeycomb+blinds
      Barb Ev agradeció a Marilyn Wilkie
    • losthorizonlisa
      hace 10 años
      Don't forget drapes made from painter drop clothes, ring clips on rod. Heavy and super inexpensive. Dress up with a vertical or horizontal strip of colored fabric or wide ribbon stitch witched on (ironed) or glued.
    • Keitha
      hace 10 años
      Have you considered using a roller shade kit that fuses your fabric onto the shade for a custom look. You can also reverse roll the shade if you don't want the roller to show.
    • Keitha
      hace 10 años
      Another option would be a shade like this. It could easily be pulled up during the day and let down at night if privacy is needed. It would be a snap to make !
    • PRO
      Patricia Buck Studios
      hace 8 años

      I bought great readymade honeycomb blinds (their brand) from Home Depot. Love them! I've put them 48"x72" across 4-4'x8' sliders. They come in various widths and lengths and can be cut to order. Inexpensive as shades go.

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