The windows of a home provide a secure view of the outdoors when closed and locked. When open they provide cool breezes and fresh air. In any case they should be embellished with eye-catching window treatments, and this can be achieved on a budget. Some of the most impressive window treatments of all are not ready-made. Use these ideas for budget window treatments for the kitchen, and dress up your windows for less.
Make Cafe-Style Curtains from Pretty Kitchen Towels
Kitchen towels come in many unique designs and patterns, and some are far too pretty to use for drying dishes and cleaning up spills. When looking for budget window treatments for the kitchen, consider making cafe-style curtains using pretty kitchen towels. This is a great way to display favorite hand towels in a unique new way. If they are thick they will block direct sunlight, and they will help insulate the kitchen windows.
Begin by creating a hem across the width of as many towels as necessary to fully span each window. For a new-sew option, attach rings to the width of the fabric. Place these budget window treatments on cafe rods. They will look fantastic, and unlike budget window treatments sold in stores, no one else will have them.
Create Budget Scarf Valances with Fabric Tablecloths
Scarf valances that are made up of yards and yards of fabric are not ideal for someone on a budget, but they are also not necessary. When looking for budget window treatments for kitchen windows, shop the tablecloth aisle instead of the window treatment section of local discount stores. Use budget fabric tablecloths as budget kitchen window treatments. Simply drape the fabric on brackets over the tops of kitchen windows. Budget metal planter hangers are ideal. The window treatments will look absolutely stunning, and no one will realize they were designed for tables. Best of all, they can be purchased to match accessories in an eat-in kitchen.
Naturally Dye Cheesecloth to Make Unique Budget Curtains
Cheesecloth is lightweight and airy, and it is an ideal material for making budget kitchen curtains. Use it as is, or naturally dye as many cheesecloth towels as necessary to span the top and bottom halves of kitchen windows. The article entitled How to Make and Use Natural Blueberry Dye provides step-by-step directions. Once the fabric is dry, sew hems or attach rings for hanging the window treatments on cafe rods. Two rods can be used to hang them from the top and midsection of each kitchen window.