November 25, 2019 Joel Benatar

Don’t break the bank on customized window shades. Although windows form an integral part of the living room, covering them can prove to be expensive. These beautiful and easy ideas present you inexpensive options to create your own window shades.

Design Customized Window Coverings to Enliven Your Home

Window blinds offer you the perfect opportunity to personalize the style and décor of your living room. You can spice things up with some personal flair. Window blinds, the finest balance between shutters and shades, are extremely durable and incredibly versatile. You can customize window blinds from the ground up.

The Right Window Treatments and Shades Complement Your Style

Window shades, roman shades, vertical blinds, interior shutters, window treatments, plantation shutters, window blinds… with so many window covering options to pick from, choosing the best one for your living room can be daunting. You can use a combination of curtains, drapes, valances and scarves in classic arrangements to invite warmth and comfort. Fine wooden shades present an inexpensive manner of adding a tropical look to your living room. 

For a natural look, consider natural shades and bamboo shades. Make a bold statement with drapery hardware. You can also quickly update your living room with convenient, all-in-one window kits.

Use Acrylic Paint for Your Window Shades Paintings 

Acrylic paint is unquestionably the best medium for creating these paintings. If you possess an inborn artistic talent, use acrylic paint for your paintings because it is more opaque than other paints. The window light filtering through it is restricted. It is easier to use acrylic paint on a roller blind that has a non-canvas like surface.

Consider Glass Painting for Your Living Room Windows

Painted glass simply looks beautiful. Depending on your desired look, choose the paints you want to use. Transparent glass paints permit light to filter through them. Resin-based paints are the finest transparent glass paint options. Draw your desired design on paper. Cut this design and use it as a stencil for your glass painting project. 

Avoid Using Thin Paper or Flimsy Material

Wide weave paper shades permit a generous amount of light to filter in, but they aren’t the finest choice of window shades paintings. Although they are price friendly, they are not long lasting. Use good quality vinyl material instead. This material is sturdy and hard to tear.  

Backlit Silhouettes

If you desire the paintings on your window shades to pop out, you must design your art in a manner that it functions optimally as a silhouette. This design adds to the aesthetics of the window from inside and outside, too.

Tailored Window Curtains

Since curtains are merely fabric, they are an excellent candidate for you to make yourself. You just need to buy the right window kit with fittings that suit your living room. This will enable you to fix the window curtains swiftly. Ensure that the design on the fabric suits the wall color. Measure the dimensions of the window and stitch the curtains yourself or get them stitched. Use a standard liner to safeguard the fabric. Thus, you can dress your windows elegantly for less than the price of fancy-pants.