I kept my vertical blinds in the dining room because they are practical to block out the sun but I REALLY don't like looking at them. So I came up with a super…
Looking for the best solution or hack on how to replace vertical blinds with curtains? This tutorial uses existing hardware and great for renters.
Here is what I did to make my vertical blinds more homey.....
Sheer Fabric Covered Vertical Blinds: When we moved into our new house, I loved the numerous windows letting in natural light. We also value our privacy; so in order to achieve the best of both worlds, I wanted vertical blinds that had sheers covering them on the bedroom window. That …
Have some plain vertical blinds you want to update? Here is a tutorial on how to update vertical blinds to look like wood.
Depending on your living situation, you may be faced with vertical blinds that you either can't take down or don't want to take down. Thankfully, there are a few easy ways to install curtains overtop of vertical blinds to add some style to...
Updating Vertical Blinds to Drapes! For some reason, I have been updating my home like crazy this past week. I have been wanting t...
Here is what I did to make my vertical blinds more homey.....
This DIY wood valance is really easy to make with just a few tools and looks amazing in any room thanks to its simple and modern style!
Hi everyone! Our daughter Courtney and her fiancé Courtland moved into their new apartment a few months ago. It's a great apartment, but wit...
Depending on your living situation, you may be faced with vertical blinds that you either can't take down or don't want to take down. Thankfully, there are a few easy ways to install curtains overtop of vertical blinds to add some style to...
Luxaflex® vertical blinds offer superb flexibility for large windows or patio doors as the slats can be moved precisely to enjoy natural light, reduce glare or preserve your privacy.
I hated my old vertical blinds in my front window. They were plain, ugly and made my little living room look dated. On the other side, they were perfect for let…
Quick Fix for a Vertical Blind Slat: Vertical blinds break, especially if you’ve got kids or pets. Instead of running out and buying new slats, there’s a quick fix with what you have on hand.
I’m sharing how to stencil vertical blinds today. Are you thinking why would I stencil my old vertical blinds? Well … there are some things that can’t be improved upon. Like the functionality of the blinds on my front window. They are perfect for letting in just enough light or giving the right amount of...Read More »
Have some plain vertical blinds you want to update? Here is a tutorial on how to update vertical blinds to look like wood.
Sheer Fabric Covered Vertical Blinds: When we moved into our new house, I loved the numerous windows letting in natural light. We also value our privacy; so in order to achieve the best of both worlds, I wanted vertical blinds that had sheers covering them on the bedroom window. That …
Sheer Fabric Covered Vertical Blinds: When we moved into our new house, I loved the numerous windows letting in natural light. We also value our privacy; so in order to achieve the best of both worlds, I wanted vertical blinds that had sheers covering them on the bedroom window. That …
Hi everyone! Our daughter Courtney and her fiancé Courtland moved into their new apartment a few months ago. It's a great apartment, but wit...
Sheer Fabric Covered Vertical Blinds: When we moved into our new house, I loved the numerous windows letting in natural light. We also value our privacy; so in order to achieve the best of both worlds, I wanted vertical blinds that had sheers covering them on the bedroom window. That …
What you can make with wood blind slats will amaze you. Learn how to upcycle wood blinds into a trimmed out island. Recycle faux wood blind slats to add character to your entryway or to update an outdated chair.
You don't have to put up with the vertical blinds in your rental! I'm teaching you how to remove vertical blinds & store them safely!
If you've been looking at your vertical blinds for years, you're likely a bit tired of the color. Alternatively, maybe you've moved into a place with these blinds, and you want to jazz them up. Instead of running out and buying a new...
Hi everyone! Our daughter Courtney and her fiancé Courtland moved into their new apartment a few months ago. It's a great apartment, but with rentals there are certain things you can't change…one being vertical blinds. We bought pre-made curtains and sheers at Ikea and used curtain rods I already had from my house, so the transformation only cost $30.00. The drapes were $25 and the sheers were $5.00 The pictures aren't great in some shots, because the sun was so bright coming through the window it made things dark in the photos, but you'll get the idea. Here's the before… The vertical blinds open and close from the right side. We could have just put up the curtain rod and hid the blinds behind the right panel, but Courtney also wanted the sheers up along with the fabric panels. We could have done that, but that would have required a double rod system and mine was only a single rod. Her window is long and the double rod styles are pricey. Here's the after…sorry this is a dark picture Sheers on the vertical blind rod and the cotton panels on the black rod. The black rod is just above and in front of the vertical blind rod, so it hides it a little. Come on in to see how easy this is to do… So here are the vertical blinds. There is a string pull that moves all the blinds back and forth to the right side, so they can get out the door to the little deck they have. This is how they were hung from the side view. I used this existing system to hang the sheers. The first step was to remove each slat…not the rod system. The slats just clip on. So I just clipped them off. Insert your nail and push up. It will release the clip on the blind... Then it will slide right off. Keep moving down and remove them all. I stacked the slats up, zipped tied them all together in 3-4 spots along the length and stored them in the back of her closet on the floor to keep them flat. This is how I mounted the curtain rod over the vertical blind rod. You have to have brackets that slide in and out and adjust how far out they come from the wall. If you don't have brackets that do this, you can buy them separately in stores. I saw them in Bed, Bath and Beyond. Now that the vertical slats are gone, I just slid the sheers onto the clips. I folded the hem over a little for a gathered affect. Start on the ends, then find the middle and work your way down spacing out each section of fabric on the clips. The sheers are on the vertical blind rod, so the sheers move like the blinds did. The cotton fabric panels just slide on the black curtain rod. The sheers diffuse the sun light during the day. Looks so much better in person. This was the only shot I had at the time, so if I can get a better one on my next visit, I will share it here again. This shot is at night, so the kids just pull the cotton panel closed over the sheers for privacy. I hope this helps anyone who has a window system that they can't remove due to rental rules. Thanks so much for stopping by!! ~Karen~
If you are tired of the color of your vertical blinds, but cant afford to replace them consider changing the color. This is a guide about changing the color of vertical blinds.
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Vertical blinds are some of the easiest window treatments to decorate because there are so many options to choose from! Because of their material, you can paint right on them using either solid colors or patterns. You can also decorate...
Vertical blinds are some of the easiest window treatments to decorate because there are so many options to choose from! Because of their material, you can paint right on them using either solid colors or patterns. You can also decorate...
Sheer Fabric Covered Vertical Blinds: When we moved into our new house, I loved the numerous windows letting in natural light. We also value our privacy; so in order to achieve the best of both worlds, I wanted vertical blinds that had sheers covering them on the bedroom window. That …
Sheer Fabric Covered Vertical Blinds: When we moved into our new house, I loved the numerous windows letting in natural light. We also value our privacy; so in order to achieve the best of both worlds, I wanted vertical blinds that had sheers covering them on the bedroom window. That …
Depending on your living situation, you may be faced with vertical blinds that you either can't take down or don't want to take down. Thankfully, there are a few easy ways to install curtains overtop of vertical blinds to add some style to...
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Sheer Fabric Covered Vertical Blinds: When we moved into our new house, I loved the numerous windows letting in natural light. We also value our privacy; so in order to achieve the best of both worlds, I wanted vertical blinds that had sheers covering them on the bedroom window. That …
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Vertical blinds are some of the easiest window treatments to decorate because there are so many options to choose from! Because of their material, you can paint right on them using either solid colors or patterns. You can also decorate...
Sheer Fabric Covered Vertical Blinds: When we moved into our new house, I loved the numerous windows letting in natural light. We also value our privacy; so in order to achieve the best of both worlds, I wanted vertical blinds that had sheers covering them on the bedroom window. That …
Vertical blinds have louvres of fabric that can be opened, closed and tilted to control light and privacy.
Ready to ditch the vertical blinds? We've got some other window treatment options for sliding glass doors that will give you a more modern look.
Hi everyone! Our daughter Courtney and her fiancé Courtland moved into their new apartment a few months ago. It's a great apartment, but with rentals there are certain things you can't change…one being vertical blinds. We bought pre-made curtains and sheers at Ikea and used curtain rods I already had from my house, so the transformation only cost $30.00. The drapes were $25 and the sheers were $5.00 The pictures aren't great in some shots, because the sun was so bright coming through the window it made things dark in the photos, but you'll get the idea. Here's the before… The vertical blinds open and close from the right side. We could have just put up the curtain rod and hid the blinds behind the right panel, but Courtney also wanted the sheers up along with the fabric panels. We could have done that, but that would have required a double rod system and mine was only a single rod. Her window is long and the double rod styles are pricey. Here's the after…sorry this is a dark picture Sheers on the vertical blind rod and the cotton panels on the black rod. The black rod is just above and in front of the vertical blind rod, so it hides it a little. Come on in to see how easy this is to do… So here are the vertical blinds. There is a string pull that moves all the blinds back and forth to the right side, so they can get out the door to the little deck they have. This is how they were hung from the side view. I used this existing system to hang the sheers. The first step was to remove each slat…not the rod system. The slats just clip on. So I just clipped them off. Insert your nail and push up. It will release the clip on the blind... Then it will slide right off. Keep moving down and remove them all. I stacked the slats up, zipped tied them all together in 3-4 spots along the length and stored them in the back of her closet on the floor to keep them flat. This is how I mounted the curtain rod over the vertical blind rod. You have to have brackets that slide in and out and adjust how far out they come from the wall. If you don't have brackets that do this, you can buy them separately in stores. I saw them in Bed, Bath and Beyond. Now that the vertical slats are gone, I just slid the sheers onto the clips. I folded the hem over a little for a gathered affect. Start on the ends, then find the middle and work your way down spacing out each section of fabric on the clips. The sheers are on the vertical blind rod, so the sheers move like the blinds did. The cotton fabric panels just slide on the black curtain rod. The sheers diffuse the sun light during the day. Looks so much better in person. This was the only shot I had at the time, so if I can get a better one on my next visit, I will share it here again. This shot is at night, so the kids just pull the cotton panel closed over the sheers for privacy. I hope this helps anyone who has a window system that they can't remove due to rental rules. Thanks so much for stopping by!! ~Karen~
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