DIY Curtain Hanging Options
For a non-traditional look, try using knobs, nails, or hooks hung above the window to loop curtains over. (This works best for curtains which are decorative and not functional, such as when you have a shade beneath to control the light and just need curtains for decor.)
Inspired by Charm – forged nail curtain rod
Olive and Love – reclaimed wood curtain hooks
Lavender and Lemon Drops – wrought iron coat or towel hanger to hang curtains
Nest Full of Eggs – coat rack/old fence with hooks as curtain rod
Or you can create a rustic or nautical feel by using rope as a curtain rod!
Vintage Revivals – rope curtain rod with boat cleat tie-back
HGTV – rope and eye screw curtain rod
You can upcycle a yardstick as a curtain rod:
HGTV – use yardstick as a curtain rod
Or it works great as a valance on a lower window, too!
yard stick curtain rod via Daffadown Dillys
An old rowing oar adds character to any window! Perfect for an outdoors or nautical room.
Country Living – oar curtain rod
A branch can be the FREE curtain rod you’ve been dreaming of. Leave it au naturale for a rustic look
Country Living – natural branch curtain rod
or paint it for a different look:
Less Than Perfect Life of Bliss – painted branch curtain rod
HGTV – branch curtain rod
or you can use something a little sleeker but still natural, like bamboo (and use rope to hang it and jute as your curtain rings!)
Primitive and Proper – jute rope and bamboo curtain hanging system
Or give an old fence rail new life by welding on a new finial! (Instructions here)
Adventures in Creating on Remodelaholic – welded fence rail curtain rods
On the next page: industrial curtain rods and DIY classic style curtain rods–>
I have 2 windows next to each other that I wanted to drape as one, but it is really wide. The rods were so expensive, so I used electrical conduit for pennies…oh, ok. a couple of bucks. I painted them black and bought finials. They were a tiny bit big so used black electrical tape to make it fit. Perfect for less!
Perfect solution, Terri! Thanks for sharing!
I have plaster walls and it is very hard to get a nail to stay in the wall. Any suggestions
Hi Lora! I asked on our Facebook page, so hopefully the responses will be helpful! You can see them here: https://www.facebook.com/Remodelaholic/posts/10152795683209531. Thanks!
Collections.com has a package of 8 Instant up curtain rod holders that I just bought for one room (item #22368)