5 Ways To Change The Look Of Your Drapes
What are 5 ways to change the look of your drapes? Drapes can be altered to hang from the windows differently on new hardware. Adding borders to the drapes can change the style. Adding a cornice and sheers can transform the look of your drapes. Adding valances and tailored tiebacks can dress up casual drapes. Mix new drapery panels with the old panels on the same window for a new look. There are many ways to freshen up your old drapes giving them a new fresher appearance, but these are 5 great ways to start.
If you have traditional drapes with a channel at the top for the rod, take out the rod and add metal grommets to the channel. Buy a nice quality drapery rod and re-hang your drapes using the new rod. Your drapes will have a new look now that they are hung on a new rod with metal grommets.
Another option if you sew or know someone who sews is to look for a complementary fabric to add to the border of your old drapes. Make the border about one-quarter of the length of the old drapes. Stitch on the new border and re-hang them. Your home should feel refreshed with its new more sophisticated windows.
Using fabric can make a difference. Try a covered cornice over the window with fabric that matches the drapes or at least complements the draperies. Add sheers to create a well dressed window and a very new look.
Fabric can be used to make valances as well. They also add sophistication to a window. A draped valance that has trim attached like fringe or soutache that can be repeated in the tiebacks is best. Make tailored tiebacks with the same trim to finish the look.
Yet another option for changing the look of your drapes is adding new drapery panels that are complementary with your old drapes. Hang the panels together and watch how this simple addition changes the entire look of your windows. When you glance at your windows they will have a new more interesting appearance.
Whether you select a new border for your drapes or new valances, altering the look of your drapes simly requires a little ingenuity. Add drapery panels, add a cornice or add sheers. In no time your windows will be transformed with a very different look.