The windows in our house are not very consistent. Some are opened outwards and some inwards. I guess it has to do with what type of panes the windows had originally. Both our stained glass windows are opened inwards so I guess the hallway window above which is the only other window in our house that opens inwards used to have stained glass but was switched to regular glass at some point. The inward bit make it tricky when considering window treatments as the window hardware is flush with the wall.
I don't want big curtains or even a blind but I do want something there so the window doesn't look like a black hole at night. After my window cleaner guy came last Friday (Yay!) and the windows are now sparkling I decided to sew a fresh little linen curtain to replace the old one.
I love the simplicity of this treatment. It's just a curtain wire with hooks and eye hooks screwn into the window frame. You want a little tension here so the wire doesn't sag after adding the fabric so cut it shorter than the length you want and stretch to reach the hook at the other end.
The curtain itself is just a pre-washed piece of white linen fabric hemmed on the sides and at the bottom and with a channel for the wire to run through at the top. I like.
I found your blog a week ago and have been addicted to it! Very informative and excellent practical ideas. I love this as I have the same problem with the windows at the back of my house. I think I will do this, thank you.
Posted by: Amii | March 26, 2009 at 04:45 PM
Perfect, perfect, perfect. Our living room windows face the coveted south which is wonderful but, dare I say, too sunny sometimes. I just need a little something to diffuse the light - this is it. You're genius, Benita. Of course, I need a sewing machine first -ha!
Posted by: Monica | March 26, 2009 at 04:52 PM
Gorgeous. I have double-hung windows (the kind that slide up and down), and I like the idea of attaching the shade to the sash rather than the window casing. Then it will move up and down when I open the window. Great idea!
Posted by: Anna @ D16 | March 26, 2009 at 05:22 PM
Argh. Apparently covered curtain wire is impossible to get in the US.
If anyone has a source, please post! :)
Posted by: Anna @ D16 | March 26, 2009 at 05:29 PM
Too cool!!!
Coincidentially, I am going to sew some linen today as well but in black! Wish me luck.
Posted by: Angie | March 26, 2009 at 05:36 PM
I think this is a great looking idea. Your blog is fantastic.
Posted by: Florida Sue | March 26, 2009 at 06:00 PM
So cute! Mr. craftgasm and I are moving in together next month, and I know I will want a simple window treatment for the next place. This is perfect!
Posted by: Melissa, craftgasm | March 26, 2009 at 07:16 PM
So simple and so good! You have so many good ideas on your blog! Thank you!
Rabenfrau
Posted by: Rabenfrau | March 26, 2009 at 08:48 PM
I love it! Very cute and quaint looking. :)
Posted by: Sarah | March 26, 2009 at 09:12 PM
Hey, I thought you're already in Berlin?
Keep yourself warm, the weather here is funny at the moment :)
And have a lot of fun!!!
Posted by: Alex | March 26, 2009 at 09:17 PM
It really looks very nice! I suppose you didn't want the linen to slide down to the bottom of the window, did you? You just wanted something to make it look more smooth?
Good work!
Posted by: Franziska | March 26, 2009 at 10:05 PM
I love this. Simple, clean window treatments are just calming.
Now, did I hear you say something about a man who does windows! *swoon*
Posted by: Grover | March 27, 2009 at 03:02 AM
I love it! And that wire is so simple to use. I used it to hang my sheers behind my living room curtains because I didn't want to use a double curtain rod.
Posted by: Peggy | March 27, 2009 at 06:29 AM
I love the new header blog header :)
Posted by: Laura @ move to portugal | March 27, 2009 at 03:22 PM
Hi,
The good news is that there are many window treatments that suit transom windows. One popular option for transom window treatments is to cover the transom with a valance.
Posted by: Roman blinds made to measure | April 06, 2009 at 08:45 AM
Window decorating is not that hard to do. Show some new styles and artistic way on how to design you house windows. Your house windows needs to be improvise once in awhile to add comfort for you.
Posted by: Alexa | May 18, 2009 at 03:08 PM
For anyone who wants to purchase curtain rods, you can go to the ebay site and search for the item number shown below.
Curtain Spring Wire - 6.5 feet with hooks - 180472971553
Posted by: Ivan | February 23, 2010 at 03:21 AM
Tried searching the item above but nothing came up. Does anyone know of a source in the US for this wire? I am in the UK and have several people in the US trying to source spring wire but cannot find it in the US. Maybe it is a European thing. I have written a design tutorial that uses this product as a drawing aid.
Thanks for any help
Phil
Posted by: Philip | September 23, 2010 at 11:41 AM
i've linked to this, i hope you don't mind.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/purejuice/5316674037/
Posted by: purejuice | January 02, 2011 at 09:13 PM
i have linked to this immortal post here.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/purejuice/6063394980/in/photostream
thanks for all the inspiration.
Posted by: jeannette | August 21, 2011 at 12:57 AM