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[quote=Anonymous]I love drapes but there are a lot of good ways to save money on window treatments that still look good.

Plain white roller shades from IKEA are barely noticeable when open and perfectly functional.

Also from IKEA - AINA is a nice fabric curtain and there are a few others as well that are real cotton or linen or close enough. You can buy three-pronged pins to use the pleating tape at the top to make pretty convincing pleats. They're not lined, but they're pretty good. I would double up on even a smallish window for fullness.

Use a real curtain rod with rings and hooks. You're looking for a ring that goes over the rod with a tiny ring at the bottom to which the drapes are connected with a drapery hook. Pole pocket, grommets and tabs almost always look cheap. You can make pleats with a needle and thread and then attach the hooks to any store-bought panel.

Pre-made panels in the wrong length might look great with a contrasting strip at the bottom. Tape on the leading edge is also nice.

When you are planning your pleats make sure you have 3" or so on the inside of the panel and 4" or whatever you need for the return to the wall.

I also love a cafe curtain in many settings. [/quote]

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