Make simple curtains into stylish or whimsical patterns. You can change your window treatment to create a dramatic atmosphere in a formal dining room or a romantic bedroom design with a few easy decorations.
With the addition of three-toned cloth flowers and pearl beaded centers, this two-color curtain is elevated into an elegant statement. It’s simple to duplicate:
1. Sew a braided trim with pearl beads onto the outer edge of the curtain.
2. Gather the curtain in a tieback style and attach your flower and pearl tieback.
3. Add a silver and white sheer to complete the touch of elegance.

Pom Pom Trim
A fun look for any curtain is the addition of pompom trim.
- Select a color that contrasts or matches the curtains.
- Go dramatic with a complementary color, such as blue and orange, red and green, or yellow and purple.
- For a child’s bedroom or playroom, consider using multi-colored pom poms for a fun, exciting curtain decoration.
Satin Scrunchie Bow Tiebacks
Two simple satin drapes in gold and ivory make up this window decoration. You can get the similar look by making satin scrunchie bows for tiebacks out of the same fabric or a contrasting one. Elastic and satin are all you need; simply use more to make bigger scrunchies for curtains than you would for a person’s hair.
Use this concept to add depth and contrast to your plain curtains if your curtains aren’t quite as formal. Think of using different types of fabric, like a plaid in the den, stripes in the boy’s bedroom, or patterned fabric in the master bedroom.
Scarf Swag With Tasseled Robes
Use a solid colored scarf lined in a light colored cloth and a striped scarf swag to liven up ordinary curtains. This works well in a living room, dining area, or bedroom.
- Add large, twisted, rope cords to mimic the curve of the scarf swag.
- Measure enough length to fit over the front and back of the swag rod.
- Secure the ropes with an attractive slip knot. Allow enough rope length to support oversized elegant tassels.
- Don’t forget to add a sheer behind the curtain to complete this great window treatment.
Acrylic Bead Tiebacks
Using acrylic beads is a simple way to add a little glitz to a simple curtain window treatment. This tieback style will produce an excellent reflective surface, making it a fantastic addition to a bedroom, living room, dining room, or even an elegant bathroom. This kind of tieback is possible to make:
- Use large clear acrylic beads of different shapes and sizes.
- String the beads on an elastic cord for easy application.
- If your decor style is Boho, choose multi-colored beads and have fun making a unique one-of-a-kind tieback design.
Add Embroidered Ribbon
An embroidered ribbon can provide a unique, handmade touch to a basic curtain. Select a trim that matches the length of the curtain by being sufficiently wide. Look at selecting a color that is significantly lighter or darker (or complimentary) to the curtain color if you want the color to stand out against the curtain color.
This style works really well for a bedroom or kitchen window. To maintain that homemade look, set your sewing machine to a cross-stitch top stitch.
Tulle Trim for the Hem
Plain curtains can be transformed for a little girl’s bedroom fairyland look and a glam look for a teenager or adult bedroom by adding tulle fabric to the hemline.
- Measure the width of tulle fabric to determine the bottom width you’ll need to cut off the curtains.
- Use a gather stitch to gather the tulle fabric and create a thick fullness.
- Sew the tulle to the raw hemline of the cut curtain.
- Add a fabric rose to the seam line. You can add other types of embellishments, such as braid, crystal, or bead or rope trim.
Decorate Bamboo Curtains
Plain bamboo curtains can be painted to create a geometric, free-style pattern or any design. Choose the pattern you desire and then select the colors you’ll need to complete it.
- Set the curtain on a flat surface, such as a cardboard or tarp.
- Secure the loose ends of the bamboo canes tying them down with a fishing line.
- Either create a stencil, draw the design directly only to the bamboo curtain, or block off with painters tape.
- Use spray paint or brush paint onto the bamboo. Be sure to apply lightly to avoid drips.
The ideal décor for this kind of curtain is casual. It works well with beach or tropical inspired decor. Use this window treatment in the bathroom, kitchen, den, or bedroom.
Simple But Elegant
A simple but elegant way to decorate plain curtains is with a fabric tieback embellished with a braid and tassel trim. Many retail curtains come with the same fabric tieback.
- Either hot glue or sew the trim onto the tieback.
- Select a trim that will provide contrast and interest; metallic options are excellent for a formal room or if you want a hint of luxury without going all-out.
This braid is a combination of light and dark browns. Choose a trim that will go with your room design. This window treatment can be used in any room.
Tapestry Trim
This decorating style is an excellent way to add depth and class to a plain curtain. This design is great for a bedroom, dining room or living room.
- Add a tapestry style trim to the edge of the curtain.
- Choose a trim that best matches the curtain color along with one or more colors woven into the design.
You can either let the curtains fall free or capture in a tieback to show off the new trim.
Using a vertical design adds height to a room with low ceilings.
Flower Tiebacks
This funny springtime curtain decoration is quite simple to make. Any kind of flower will work for this design. The surrounding greenery of the hydrangea is what adds so much beauty to the floral arrangement in this picture. This looks elegant because the color scheme is limited to white. After assembling the floral arrangement, fasten it using an elastic band that fastens to the ends of the flowers. Use floral wire to tie the drapes in place. For the finest effect, give a bedroom this enchanted touch.
Festive Decorations
This pattern is ideal for a kid’s playroom or bedroom. Two colors of window scarfs are added to the simple white curtains by draping them over them in a valance-style fashion.
You have the option of attaching the plastic decorations to the curtains with hot glue or creating your own. You may even use this as an opportunity to create art with your family. To cut out the desired shapes, use colored acetate sheets or another craft material. Select a theme, such fairies, cowboys, firemen, or safari. To add more depth and intrigue to your design, make sure you use a variety of sizes.

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