Ikea window shades

The Lakefront Cottage didn't come with window coverings when we moved in last November. The clean look was tempting at first. I loved the craftsmanship that went into building the window frames. But, while settling into our new home, we quickly discovered that privacy as well as keeping summer sun and autumn chills out was vital. Years ago I found a Canadian company that make shades from your measurements. Q Design Centre was going to be the go-to for all the cottage's window coverings…

Looking to reduce your home remodel or room renovation costs? Find out whether it's worth saving hundreds (or thousands) on a window curtain by putting in a $2.99 IKEA shade called the Schottis. Is the cheapest "IKEA curtain" worth it?

In my last post, I customized an IKEA RINGBLOMMA window blind for my home studio. Today I am sharing how I customized the same window blind with black out lining in my master bedroom. My master bedroom needed a little more light blockage from the moonlight and the summer sun. So, I thought of a way to install a removable black out fabric to my existing window blinds. I purchased an extra IKEA RINGBLOMMA blind so I could use the magnetic strips that are included (for easy opening and closing…

If I had to guess what I’m most often asked about—apart from paint colors—it’s where I source my curtains and blinds. Over the years I’ve run the gamut from dirt cheap DIY shades to pricey designer drapes, and have learned what to look for (and avoid) when shopping for window treatments. For this roundup, I’m […]

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Wow! The total cost for all 4 of these shades was $206, I got 3 of the smaller size and one of the larger size from Ikea, they’re called “RINGBLOMMA”. I really love how it looks in my space and I...

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White bamboo Roman shades that are both affordable and stylish for beach or farmhouse decor.

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