I whipped up a couple of new curtains yesterday for the front door and window using an ANNO LJUV sheer panel from IKEA. The fabric was a little tricky because the flower petals are stiff and the rest is a very soft mesh, but I used the zigzag stitch on my sewing machine (a first for me) and that worked well. I think that slipping another café curtain rod (I use the $3 cheapies from Target) along the bottom will help the window curtain hang more smoothly.
The front entry seems to get so much more light now! Well, that’s probably also because I took the screen door off. I was feeling industrious yesterday.
22 comments
Debbie
I have always loved Tord Boontje’s panel curtains (http://www.unicahome.com/catalog/item.asp?id=14687&PartnerID=FR) and I’m thrilled to see that Ikea is now making a panel curtain that has that same organic pattern and translucency. I am totally going to try this on a window in my entry way!
EmmmyLizzzy
Very nice – I’ve been eyeing this panel for awhile now. Looks great!
Jenn
Love the curtain! My mom needed to weight her curtains too and my stepdad bought her roll-up lead weight. It looks like clay rolled up.
Mrslimestone
Pretty! I love the pattern on these but the whole wall of them is too much for me. This is just perfect.
The Austin Betty
How did you hang up the curtain? What hardware did you use?
Holyoke Home
OOoh! I really liked the previous iteration, but this is SO pretty!
Brigitte
Lovely! My sewing machine is so old that it doesn’t even offer zig-zag, which severely limits my sewing. It’s such a bummer.
You could also pick up some drapery weights, as an alternative to a rod. They have them at Joann’s.
Nicole
I absolutely love this website. So many good ideas and everything is so nicely done. I have been thinking about what kind of curtain to use for my front entryway window (nearly identical to this one!) and I think I may try something similar. Thanks for sharing.
Mandi
It’s really pretty! You might prefer something stiff but flat and translucent in that bottom channel, rather than another cafe rod . . . many materials would work, but I’m thinking of something along the lines of a clear acrylic ruler (but in the appropriate length/thickness.) Even clear acetate would stiffen/smooth it appreciably.
Lindsay
You always find the greatest fabrics and textiles. Very inspirational :)
Love your home and your blog!
Lindsay
Urbanblonde
What no ditch digging? ;)
Taking off a screen door and sewing that curtain (which I love by the way!) seems a lot like nesting! :)
Caitlin
Wow, the new shade looks great! Is it super sheer/almost see-through or is there enough privacy?
Carrie
Did you paint the entryway?
I really love that fabric and look! So pretty!
Katie Truelove
I love how the light comes through there- so pretty!
Sara W
Oooh love how this looks!
Jamie
That looks fabulous!!!
Laurie
Very pretty!!!
Wendy
pretty!!!
Jenae
I love Ikea’s panel curtains. They can totally transform a window.
Design Elements
more light is perfect.
happy weekend
A Jill of All Trades
I am all about finding ways to let more light in! We have a Ranch style house, so most of the bedroom windows are small and I hate it. It’s a good thing we won’t be living here for much longer.
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