It’s been a while since I’ve had the chance to feature a really awesome DIY project and I couldn’t be MORE excited about this one! Fabric roman shades are classy and beautiful — and they add a bit of pattern and personality into any room. The fabric shades that Coddington Design incorporated into the above living room pull the room together.
Here are three step-by-step DIY projects (from your own old blinds or from scratch) to keep you busy!
You could purchase pre-made shades or even have custom window coverings designed out of your favorite material — but if you have an old set of blinds or roman shades lying around, creating your own can be quick & easy!
Follow the jump for step-by-step instructions for custom roman shades created from old blinds, an old roman shade (even a cheaper version that you find on the market, like a standard Ikea or Target shade is a great starting point) OR even from scratch! Apartment Therapy, Little Green Notebook and Canadian House & Home have it covered! Literally.
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{DIY Fabric Roman Shades}
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Time: 1 hour
Cost: $5-$50 depending on what you have around the house and how expensive your new fabric is
Supplies: Depends on the project (whether you’re going the blinds or old roman shade route…) read on for more info!
Starting From: Inexpensive Roman Shades (see above)
Jennifer Hagler featured this fantastic project on Apartment Therapy. She took simple, plain and inexpensive Roman shades from Target and completely transformed them with a graphic patterned fabric from IKEA — providing customized window coverings on a budget. Follow the link to see her entire project.
Starting From: Old Ikea Blinds (see above & below)
Jenny from Little Green Notebook built these shades from old Ikea blinds that had run their course. Her project is great! Follow the link for step-by-step instructions and pictures.
Starting From: Scratch (see below)
Canadian House & Home shares this refreshing DIY guide to building BEAUTIFUL roman shades from scratch. Follow the link for 16 easy steps and a thorough supply list.
Inspire Me Heather says
Thanks for putting this all together and I linked it to my roman shades post today.
Paul says
Is there any benefit to going with insulated roman shades in parts of the country where it gets really hot or cold?
Tori {Thoughtfully Simple} says
Thanks! I totally know what I am doing this weekend now! LOVE it when you can make a fabulous statement on the cheap :).