Way back in January I started talking about replacing the draperies in our room, and yesterday I finally decided and finished! I was originally thinking that a 3″ trim on Ikea Lenda drapery panels would be great. However, once I added up the total cost and realized that the trim would be more expensive than the panels itself, I decided to consider another route.
After I finished the DIY Zimba inspired draperies I realized that paint and a border stencil would be the perfect low cost (and time) solution. It only took $3 about and a few hours!! Read on to see how I did it!
I wanted something subtle that would repeat the chevron pattern already in the room.
I used the rest of the mint polka dot scarf from the euro shams as the cushion cover. I just folded it under, but I plan to upholster it once I pick up some thick white fabric to go underneath. Since I won’t be sitting in this chair a lot, the scarf will work ok, but I wouldn’t recommend for a heavy use chair.
Since I was going to spend more than that on trim, definitely a DIY success!!
and thanks Kate for your tip on bright interiors without blowing out windows!
Click to see how Kate did it!
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Looks beautiful as usual Sarah. I never added the fabric medium to latex paint, because it says on bottle to use acrylic. Did you try both? I wonder what the difference is?
As far as I know if it is a water based paint (with a water based medium) it should work great! 🙂
Hi Sarah, the drapes look beautiful! It seems like you've changed the style of your bedroom since the last time you posted pictures. Do you plan on doing a blog post on the new room?
Hi Melanie! Thanks so much! We updated our room for the final week of Creating with the Stars,I should have the tutorials for that on my site soon (at East Coast Creative now) and I'll be changing a few more things soon too 🙂 I'll definitely do a post for the whole room once we finish!
I just adore this! I recently bought Ikea's Merete curtains and just might have to add a little something to make them more fun. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks Charlotte! Adding to white panels can be a great time and cost saver! 🙂
Lovely! Great way to purdy it up. Really like how it ties in with everything else in the room.
So you can probably tell I'm your new biggest fan considering I've been reaching out through different social media forms quite frequently 😉
Wanted to check with you— I have been interested in a Silhouette Cameo… is this similar to what you use?
http://www.amazon.com/Silhouette-Cameo-Starter-Bundle-Cutter/dp/B007R83VKE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1366399115&sr=8-1&keywords=silhouette+cameo
Hi madi! Yep, I have the silhouette cameo, I purchased through Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/Silhouette-Cameo-Electronic-Cutting-Tool/dp/B005Y1CPSU/ref=sr_1_2?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1366399899&sr=1-2&keywords=silhouette+cameo
I think it's about the same as the listing you showed, maybe just fewer accessories 🙂
I really love the scarf, where did you find it?
World Market 🙂 There is a link underneath the chair and desk image if you're interested!
I love the embellishments on the drapes. So gorgeous!
Leslie
House on the Way
i just discovered your blog and i love all your projects, especially these drapes! I'm pinning several of them now and probably will buy your stencil from this project!
Thanks for sharing the tip about getting rid of blown out windows. I hadn't come across that yet, but it will be a big help when photographing my home, which doesn't get much natural light.