Easy Window Treatments Update 2022 Ideas

Clever Ways to Personalize Window Treatments :  Ready made curtains, blinds, shades, and tablecloths are just the starting point for these stylish window treatments.

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Add Texture with Burlap 

Add texture to a living room by adding a burlap valance to window treatments. The oat-color burlap also grounds a bold patterned curtain panel.

How to Make It: Sew or use fabric glue to attach decorative trim to the raw edge of the burlap. Use curtain clips to hang burlap valance and curtain panels.

Use Sheers to Lighten Up 

Dark color curtains are great for privacy, but they can also darken a room. Add style and light at the same time by adding a band of sheer fabric across the top of plain panels.

How to Make It: Cut across the panel about 1 inch below the top edge. Sew a sheer piece to the 1 inch strip and then reattach the original panel to the bottom of the sheer (shorten the panel as needed to fit your window before sewing the raw edge to the sheer fabric). Use fusible web or fabric glue to apply decorative ribbon over the seams. Tack sheer ribbons to the back of the 1-inch strip and then tie them loosely over the rod.

Add Pretty Details 

Add fun flair to a plain window shade with a pretty rosette.

How to Make It: Cut a 4 1/2x48-inch strip of patterned fabric that matches your bedroom decor. Press the strip in half lengthwise, wrong sides facing, and coil the strip into a rosette shape. Hand stitch the rosette to a circle of interfacing. Top-stitch through the center of the rosette and trim away excess interfacing. Pin rosette to the curtain.

Add Elegance with Stripes 

Dress up plain curtain panels by adding elegant stripes. Light blue linen curtain panels add color and texture to a plain cream color window treatment.

How to Make It: Cut 8 inch wide strips from ready-made linen curtain panels for each curtain. Create frayed edges by carefully pulling threads from the fabric along the sides and bottom. Place the 8 inch strips over the top of the plain panels. Stitch along the base of the rod pocket and lightly tack the tops of the rod pockets together.

Add Grommets 

Give pretty panels a modern touch with grommets.

How to Make It: Buy grommets (sold in sets of 10) and follow the instructions on the package. To install, cut a small hole in the fabric, insert both pieces of the grommet, and use the tool that comes in the kit to press them together.

Top It Off 

Punch up plain panels with a valance made of decorative napkins.

How to Make It: Cut square napkins diagonally to create triangles. Fold the cut ends under and stitch them to the panel's top edge. Cut more napkins into strips and gather into a ruffle, which you can stitch along the bottom of the panel and the tieback.

Modern Take on Lace 

Update your favorite lace panels by inserting a horizontal band of patterned fabric. This block of fabric adds a modern edge and also gives privacy.

How to Make It: Cut across the panel about 6 inches below the top edge. Sew the patterned fabric piece to the top panel and then attach the original lace panel to the bottom of the fabric piece (shorten the panel as needed to fit your window before sewing the raw edge to the fabric). Use fusible web or fabric glue to apply decorative ribbon over the seams.

Tied with a Bow 

Give plain draperies a sweet makeover with pretty ribbon bows and coordinating stripes.

How to Make It: Create simple two-toned bows from coordinating ribbons. Attach bows to each pleat at the top of the panel. Use fusible web or fabric glue to apply decorative ribbon to the bottom of each panel.

Add a Border 

Dress up plain curtain panels with decorative fringe found at a crafts store. Choose trim in the same color as the panel for subtle drama.

How to Make It: Measure the width of the curtain panel and cut six sections of fringe in the measured width plus one inch. (The extra 1 inch allows for 1/2 inch of trim on each side to tack behind the panel to hide the raw edge.) Starting at the bottom of the panel, measure one inch from the hem and stitch on a row of trim. Continue with the next two rows. Stitch fringe onto panel leaving one inch between the top and bottom of each row.

Paint On Style 

Add artistic flair to a plain curtain panel with stencils and fabric paint.

How to Make It: Lay the curtain panel flat on top of several sheets of scrap paper as a blotter under the area being stenciled. Cover the back of a stencil with spray adhesive and then press it on the panel. Using fabric paint and a stencil brush, cover the design with a pouncing motion. Remove the stencil. When the paint is dry, repeat the process to create the desired pattern.

Pretty Painted-On Flowers 

Add a fresh theme to a plain curtain panel with a floral design stencil.

How to Make It: Lay the panel flat on top of scrap paper. Cover the back of a stencil with spray adhesive and then press it on the panel. Using fabric paint and a stencil brush, apply paint directly onto the curtain with a pouncing motion. Remove the stencil. When dry, repeat the process as desired.

Add Style to a Roman Shade 

Add style to a window with multiple treatments. A Roman shade and curtain panels work well together. Customize a plain Roman shade with a stenciled design in a color that coordinates with the curtain panels.

How to Make It: Lay the panel flat on top of scrap paper. Cover the back of a stencil with spray adhesive and then press it on the panel. Using fabric paint and a stencil brush, apply paint directly onto the curtain with a pouncing motion. Remove the stencil. When the paint is dry, repeat the process as desired. Hang Roman shade and curtain panels.

Rethink Cloth Napkins 

Turn patterned cloth napkins into cafe curtains by joining their edges with jean rivets and grommets. You get a pretty window treatment with no sewing.

How to Make It: Purchase a rivet and grommet kit from a fabric store. Join the edges of two napkins together with jeans rivets spaced every 2 inches. To install, cut a small hole in the fabric, insert both pieces of the rivet or grommet, and use the tool that comes in the kit to press them together. Repeat until all napkins are attached and the panel is wide enough to cover your window. Add the large grommets along the tops of the panels and thread onto a curtain rod.

Pillowcase Turned Shade 

Create a colorful window treatment from pillowcase and ribbon. 

How to Make It: To make a shade from a pillowcase, remove the seams and press flat. Cut the case to size and fuse the hems. Fuse ribbon down the center of the shade. Look for fusible products that are washable.

Easy Ways to Update Your Deck Summer 2022 Ideas

Is your deck looking drained and dull? Give it a refreshing boost with these easy updates.
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A wooden pergola dressed in panels of outdoor fabric allows entertaining even when the weather isn't perfect. For a more sturdy covering that can stand up to heavy rainfall, consider purchasing a custom roof frame outfitted with clear polycarbonate panels.

Just like window seats inside your home, built-in benches on the deck can be made to offer ample storage space below for outdoor games and decor. Cover the top of the benches with comfy cushions upholstered in fabrics that will stand up to the elements. Comfy outdoor throw pillows add another level of comfort and style.

Before you add anything to your deck, you must first create a solid foundation. Even well-planned cosmetic changes can't hide a deck in disrepair or dirty, grimy boards. Set time each year to clean and restain your deck flooring to ensure it stands up better against the elements.

Guests and family members appreciate places to sit, and built-in benches can be made to look like original parts of the deck. Whether the benches are freestanding or attached, make them blend in by building them from the same materials used for the deck itself.

Railings can do more than enhance the safety and appearance of your deck they can also make a style statement. Decorative spindles and ball tops are among the many specialty products available to embellish railings.

If you gave up your garden to build or expand your deck, grow veggies in containers on your deck for an eclectic look and homegrown food for dinner. Start off easy with tomatoes, beans, peas, and carrots. Put the containers on rolling supports so you can move them around easily.

Add tall, evenly spaced posts around the perimeter of your deck and connect them with glass panels to block wind while retaining stunning views. For a more rustic look, use wooden posts and connect them with tree limbs.

Extend your living space onto your deck and enjoy easy entertaining throughout the warmer months. Use furnishings and fixtures to create distinct zones for grilling, dining, and lounging.

A weatherproof outdoor sound system is a party-ready finishing touch for any deck. Hung up and out of the way, these speakers decrease unwanted foot traffic on this small deck and create the perfect party atmosphere throughout the warmer months.

Before you purchase any outdoor furniture, make sure you consider all of the choices available. Furnishings made of hardy woods, aluminum, steel, and recycled plastics are some of the most common options available today. Include an outdoor rug and a fire pit to create a warm and inviting gathering space.

Give your deck a big style update by replacing tired wooden rail spindles with wrought iron ones. If you live in a wetter climate, you might also want to consider switching out standard wooden deck boards for rot-resistant composite planks that will increase the staying power of your entire deck.

Transform your deck into a luxurious oasis with the addition of a hot tub. Designate a corner or add on to the deck to accommodate the tub. To increase privacy, surround the hot tub with tall plants, mature trees, or even an add-on such as a screened gazebo.

Create an outdoor kitchen, complete with grill, sink, undercounter refrigerator, wine cooler, and eating area. Have money left over? Add a tiki bar to create a fun party atmosphere.

Comfortable Bedroom Decorating 2022 Ideas from BHG

Comfortable bedroom design is necessity for everyone to keep it happy while in bedroom and bedroom will make the atmosphere more interesting. But to design a bedroom is not a trivial thing, but must pay attention to some important points and needed some extra points. Well, in this article, I will give you a comfortable bedroom design ideas that you can apply at home.

An important point to make a comfortable bedroom design theme that is planned to implement. This design theme can be various there are modern, traditional, luxurious, contemporary, eleghant or themes inspired from the things around us. This for example theme of nature, a state in the sky, like a fairy tale theme, theme style European or Asian, and other. Well, the nice design of your bedroom so the better it look of bedroom you have. After you create a theme for your bedroom, then plan a color to be selected for the bedroom. Coloring should match the theme that you have created. A little advice from me, if you want a quiet and comfortable, wear dark colors like blue, gray, and dark green. When you want a cheerful atmosphere use bright colors such as white, yellow, light green.

The next point to make your bedroom comfortable is giving some furniture that needed it. This is because that your bedroom look more spacious and loose. So every time bedroom easily rearranged or cleared.

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2022 White Kitchen Decorating Ideas from BHG

Get inspired by this 2022 white kitchen decorating ideas from BHG . I hope that you will like and find it useful for you ... Enjoy it !!

A 12-foot Calacatta marble-topped chartreuse island is a showstopper in this family kitchen. The homeowner designed a shorter table perfect for kneading bread to slide under the island. Generous storage and multiple prep areas make it perfect for entertaining. Demure white perimeter cabinets allow the chartruese green on the island to step forward into the spotlight.

With a view to the river, the windows in this kitchen introduce plenty of natural light to the space, which causes the white cabinets, marble countertops, and stainless steel elements to almost glow. Substantial crown molding and window moldings bring weight to the space and provide timeless appeal.

A countertop to ceiling backsplash made of aqua blue glass mosaic tiles adds snappy energy to this otherwise white kitchen. The dining table, a former desk/sewing table, in the center of a room provides a convenient spot to eat or prepare food. With the base painted blue to match the tile, it fits right in to its new home.

This small kitchen packs a punch with a row of stacked upper-level cabinetry. Simple white cabinets get a subtle dose of contrast thanks to cool gray walls and the shimmering granite countertops and backsplash. Sparkling chrome fixtures and stainless-steel appliances bounce light to make the small space feel larger.

Plenty of windows and open storage give this kitchen an inviting vibe. In addition to convenient storage, the open upper cabinets offer display space for favorite dishes and serving pieces. Unadorned cabinet fronts and low profile countertops contribute simplicity to the casual cottage kitchen. Black cabinet hardware and shelf brackets punctuate the space to add small doses of contrast.

A dramatic blue-green island and striking yellow barstools add a splash of color to this white kitchen. The robin's egg blue color is echoed in the accessories and fabric covered pendant shades. Tall ceilings and banks of windows create a light and bright environment, while the open cabinetry and shelving above the countertops helps the space feel open and airy.

A dark stained table attaches to the paneled island, adding a bit of drama to this white kitchen as well as a built-in eating area. Custom cubical pendant shades echo the room's angular lines.

Removing the doors from the upper cabinets helps this tiny kitchen look more open. Brown-and-white patterned wallpaper along the backs of the open cabinets adds visual interest. The mirrored backsplash reflects light, which also helps the small space feel larger.

In this kitchen, a sturdy stone backsplash brings a hint of the outdoors inside. A greenhouse style window behind the sink provides a sunny spot to place potted plants and herbs. Large metal tiles built into the ends of the cabinetry add another layer of character. The taupe hexagon tiles are a fresh departure from standard tiles, but still keep in step with the kitchen's neutral palette. Hints of black, such as the listello tiles on the backsplash and the cabinet hardware help soften the presence of the black countertops.

Vetoing the upper cabinetry in favor of open shelving helps this tiny kitchen feel more open. Carved corbels support the shelves and add cottage appeal, as do the Shaker style lower cabinets. The whimsical patterned area rug in the center of the space offers inspiration for accessories and decor.

Stunning marble countertops and furniture-style cabinetry give this hardworking kitchen a delicate vintage vibe. Glass candy jars and chrome fixtures reflect light and provide sparkle. A wide window sill provides a spot for potted plants and herbs to bask in the sunlight. Soft beige walls create subtle contrast and serve as a visual bridge between the white cabinetry and counters and the rich wood floor.

Warm gray walls and rich wood stains draw a striking contrast to the white-painted cabinetry and paneled backsplash in this kitchen. Removing the doors from the upper cabinets helped the kitchen feel open and airy. The paneled backsplash saved a pretty penny in the remodel and the savings were funneled into the splurge worthy marble countertops.

Open shelves provide convenient and stylish storage for dishware in this cottage kitchen. Wrapping the corner with a series of shelves makes the most of an often underused space. White oak planks laid horizontally on the walls creates an aged, lived in feel. Wood overhead and underfoot enhances the rustic charm of this kitchen.

Large scale gingham panels create a focal point in this kitchen, as does the basket weave pattern backsplash. A dark Carrara marble countertop contrasts with the marble apron style sink, and the black island and white island countertop also create a welcoming contrast.

Even newer homes can achieve a centuries old look. Here, a rustic wood floor, painted white open shelving, and cabinets painted green personalize this kitchen. The one of a kind light fixture over the island was made from a sheet of crumpled zinc.