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No Sew, All Faux Roman Shade
Ever since I painted my family room and breakfast room, my windows have been sitting there, looking pretty barren. I had an idea of what I wanted, but nothing had spoken to me, really. I love the look of a roman shade, but don't need the functionality of one since 1) we don't have any rear neighbors and 2) light control isn't an issue in this space.
Enter Faux Roman Shade Tutorial ala Imparting Grace. A great, no sew alternative for some fabulous roman shades. Brilliant!
Let's start with the cheap low cost portion, shall we? The fabric.
This is actually a DwellStudio tablecloth from Target. How sweet is that? Better yet, the tablecloth measured 60x84, which worked out perfectly with my window dimensions. Plus, when my hummingbird-with-ADD tendencies kick back in, I won't feel guilty changing it out with something new. Double score.
I put together three faux roman shades with this tablecloth (four, if you count the one I mis-measured).
So, here's a refresher on what the windows used to look like:
And the after, with the faux roman shades. Love. them.
And here is the evolution of this room so far...
So many possibilities when you think outside of the box with fabric! I have a shower curtain that may be my next victim...
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Beautiful!!! I love seeing the transformation of the room!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea...the ones you made with the tablecloth is great.. love the colors with the room..everything looks so crisp and fresh..Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jolyn
Those look awesome! I need to make one for my kitchen!
ReplyDeleteWay to go!! Love the new look and the fact that they were easy makes it even better.
ReplyDeleteI love it! Its neat how the pattern from the outdoor space flowed into the kitchen with the curtains.Very nice.
ReplyDeleteOh. My. God. You are a genius. I've seen the no sew Romans before, but to use a gorgeous tablecloth? BILLIANT!
ReplyDeleteStacy
Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove this and the fabric you chose. I just "pinned" this and plan on trying it myself!
ReplyDeleteI was so excited to see your post title, as just last night we were hanging pics in our dining room, and I decided that our windows needed some faux roman shades. I was prepping myself for spending some money on fabric (we really don't have any great discount fabric stores near by), but now I'm going to have to think outside the box too! ps our room also now has very similar wall colour. Your shades are fabulous and bring in that special finished touch!
ReplyDeleteLove them! I use the same table cloth for curtains in my kitchen. But I'm really loving the roman shade look. I think I will try and make them.
ReplyDeleteThey look wonderful!! I'm so glad my no-sew faux Ro (that's what I call it to myself--try saying it five times fast!) method worked for you. You were so smart to use a tablecloth--the fabric is just beautiful. Your room looks really, really lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking to me! I really appreciate that. :)
These are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
looks GREAT! absolutely love the fabric!
ReplyDeleteI love this--I'm going to try this to my french doors. And your repaint/fabrics look beautiful together. Awesome look!
ReplyDeletePretty, pretty, pretty! Love the transformation!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute and so fresh...love the colors! Who knew you could do that with a tablecloth?! I'm off to check out the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteIt was a simple and small renovation in the room but the changes is very big. It became relaxing, bright and fresh to stay.
ReplyDeleteLove it! The pattern and wall color look fab! great job. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat fabric. Looks wonderfully put together.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. I pinned this so I can make some for my kitchen.
ReplyDeleteAnna
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I love it! Thanks for linking!
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Kristin
I saw the tablecloth used as curtains on another blog & have tried to find it, but no luck! I love your shades - beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat totally brings it all together! I think it looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteI love the table! Where is it from?
ReplyDeleteThe curtains are exceptional, great transformation!!
Those look so good! I love that you used a tablecloth to make them even more. They add so much character to the space.
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS!
ReplyDeleteI love the paint color! What color did you use?
ReplyDeletehow did u make them?
ReplyDeleteWhat is the paint color name of your blue walls? I love it!
ReplyDeletePlease - what is the name of the blue/gray paint? It looks to be the perfect shade that I am wanting!
ReplyDeleteI love the after! It's refreshing. It is amazing what you can do when you think outside the box with fabric. I've been doing that lately as well. Amazing job!
ReplyDeleteThe color is palladian blue and I really want to copy this idea in my kitchen with this paint color. CANT wait.
ReplyDeleteI can not find the instructions or tutorial. Any help would be appreciated. Love them!
ReplyDeleteThe tutorial is linked to Imparting Grace in the post above -
ReplyDeletehttp://www.impartinggrace.com/2011/05/faux-roman-shade-tutorial.html
Hi - that is such a wonderful and inexpensive idea...and who could go wrong with something from Dwell Studio. Thanks for this great post. I am looking forward to reading more of your ideas (found you via Window Mistreatments)
ReplyDeleteLinda
Hi I'd love to paint my bedroom this color - What company makes the Palladium Blue?? Your room is simple clean and beautiful....
ReplyDeleteOk I really like these, but how do you make them?
ReplyDeleteHow did you make them? Instructions please ---
ReplyDeleteThe tutorial is linked in the post above from Imparting Grace -
ReplyDeletehttp://www.impartinggrace.com/2011/05/faux-roman-shade-tutorial.html
Good luck!
How did you make them. Is their a video on how to make them.
ReplyDeleteMaegan
I LOVE THESE. CAPSCAPSCAPS
ReplyDeleteI'm going to attempt making them tonight! I have a Target tablecloth that would be perfect as well. 1000 points for thinking out of the box with the fabric!
how did you make these...I would love to know..
ReplyDeletelovely! Where is your table from?
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing! What a great idea!
ReplyDeletethis is amazing! thanks for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteHow do you think these would look over plantation blinds? I absolutely looooove the look but privacy is an issue where we live.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! So nice to be able to use fabric like that! I've used pretty sheets, before.
ReplyDeleteThe new look is stunning....and the fact they are easy to make...Way to go.
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