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New Curtains and a Budget-friendly Curtain Hack!

Last Updated: May 8, 2019 | By: Laura 25 Comments | Filed Under: Home Decor, Kitchen This post may contain affiliate links.

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We already have progress in the Eat-in Kitchen, folks! I feel so proud of myself for already checking something off of my home goals list and it’s not even Valentine’s Day! Whoop!

Gorgeous Farmhouse Curtain Ring Hack!

I can’t wait to show you how the new curtains look and this fabulous curtain ring hack that I learned from my friends on Instagram. It saved me nearly $50 just from this one recommendation, not to mention that both the curtain rod and curtains were on major sale. And it looks good, which is the litmus test, of course.

That’s what we call decorating on a budget! I’m always trying to find the cheapest way to get the look I want. Are ya with me?!

OK, so let’s take a look at how the eat-in kitchen area looked before we started this makeover. If you need a refresher on what we’re doing in here you can see my design plans here.

Sweet and Gorgeous navies and turquoise in this Simple Summer Home Tour

It’s not bad at ALL. I just wanted to update the curtains and the table, maybe change out some decor items and call it a day.

And here’s what it looks like today!

Gorgeous Farmhouse Curtain Ring Hack!

You’ll notice that the old curtains were hung just above the window trim. I’ve always said to hang curtains as high and wide as possible to make the room look larger and the ceilings taller. It also allows more light in since the curtains aren’t exactly covering the window, just hanging next to it.

But the old curtains were too short for me to hang the curtain rod any higher. But this time I made sure the curtains were long enough to hang the curtain rod high and I’m so happy with this change. It makes all the difference in the world!

I fell in love with these navy striped curtains after seeing them in my friend Sarah’s office. And they were on major sale!

I also love this curtain rod, which was 25% off, plus another 20% off when you ordered for store pick up. So I ended up snagging it for $18. Seriously!!

The excitement over the great deals made me forget about curtain rings or the curtain hooks. But once I got them hung up, I realized I needed some. So, I checked Pottery Barn online and the rings that go with the curtains I bought were going to run me $70+. Nope, not happening. I’m not paying $70 for some little curtain rings. Granted, they look gorgeous, I’m sure, but that’s a big ol’ nope from me!

Gorgeous Farmhouse Curtain Ring Hack!

So, I went out and bought some Target curtain rings because I’ve bought them before and that’s all I know!

But I was sharing about my dilemma on Instagram stories and my friend Amy messaged me about another brand that I could try.

Check out the video on how that worked out and how I used them in a different way than they were intended …

  • Target Curtain Rings
  • Large Curtain Rings from Lowe’s
  • Smaller Curtain Rings from Lowe’s

Don’t you just love this home decor community? I do! If I had never shared my struggle with those curtain hooks and rings, then I would have never learned about these awesome rings!

They look so good and make the curtains the perfect length, honestly. I don’t think I’ll end up hemming them and just let them puddle on the floor just a smidge.

Gorgeous Farmhouse Curtain Ring Hack!

The new curtains and curtain rod match my evolving style and being able to get longer curtains and raise the curtain rod a little bit, really helps to make the space feel up-to-date. As I mentioned before, you want to hang those curtains high and wide in order to elongate the room and make the windows seem as large as possible.

Gorgeous Farmhouse Curtain Ring Hack!

I’m so excited to have one more makeover to-do crossed off my list. Here’s the whole list:

  • Replace the light fixture. (Done in 2016.)
  • Panel the back of the bar. (Done in July 2016.)
  • Paint the walls. (I painted them.)
  • Replace the curtains and the curtain rod. (yay!!)
  • Sand, stain and paint the eat-in-kitchen table. (I sanded and re-stained the table top 2 years ago, but never finished the chairs. And I never painted the table legs, either. I have the paint and everything, I just need to do it!)
  • Change out blinds for bamboo shades.
  • Add a “family established” sign and some other decor.
  • Buy 2 wicker chairs for the heads of the table.

I’m halfway done with this makeover thanks to work I’ve been doing for the past, oh you know … 2 years! 😋 So that’s exciting! And then we’ll move on to the living room makeover.

What do you think about the curtain ring situation? How do you like the new look?

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  1. Tiffany says

    August 29, 2019 at 1:22 am

    Beautiful transformation! Where did you get the curtain rods from? Thanks for any info 😊

    Reply
    • Laura says

      September 3, 2019 at 12:10 pm

      Hi Tiffany, you can find them here: https://rstyle.me/+x7DBQVvEI4vBRafr1sn6fQ

      Reply
  2. Samantha Bailey says

    February 14, 2019 at 2:24 pm

    where did you buy the curtains?

    Reply
    • Laura says

      February 15, 2019 at 5:49 pm

      Hi Samantha, the curtains are these: https://rstyle.me/n/df2ibax85w I love them! xo, Laura

      Reply
  3. Patricia Justice says

    March 3, 2018 at 4:37 pm

    Where else can you purchase those hooks?

    Thanks,

    Patricia

    Reply
    • Laura says

      March 14, 2018 at 3:57 pm

      I’m not sure where else to get them except from Lowe’s! Sorry!

      Reply
  4. Karen Plut says

    February 20, 2018 at 12:10 pm

    GRACE

    Reply
  5. Kim says

    February 12, 2018 at 10:43 am

    I actually just bought all new curtains for our house & used 1 of the curtain rods that was still hanging! Some of my curtains were just an inch too long and I love already knowing this hack since I just saw this in an email! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  6. Stephanie says

    February 11, 2018 at 10:10 pm

    The rings are great! I might have to copy that. Where is the curtain rod from?

    Reply
  7. Judy says

    February 8, 2018 at 11:21 pm

    The new curtains, rings, and rod look fabulous.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      February 9, 2018 at 12:41 am

      Thank you, Judy!!

      Reply
  8. Nancy S says

    February 7, 2018 at 4:05 pm

    No place in my house for them – but I LOVE those curtains!
    Great hack, I love the way the clips are hidden!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      February 9, 2018 at 12:42 am

      Thank you Nancy!! 😊

      Reply
  9. Renate says

    February 6, 2018 at 11:42 pm

    The curtains look amazing. If you use your blinds for privacy please rethink bamboo. While they provide the organic look that you’re wanting, the shades will not provide any privacy. In the evening, a room will appear intimate with the bamboo shades pulled down. However, if a person looks in from outside, those same shades will seem to have disappeared and all privacy lost.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      February 9, 2018 at 12:45 am

      Thank you for the heads up, Renate! Our windows can only been seen if someone is actually in our fenced in back yard, so privacy is not a major concern. Although, I did realize they don’t provide privacy, and I kind of like the idea of privacy, so I ordered mine with privacy liners. Yay! The company I ordered from also offers black out liners, so you can choose how much privacy/black out you want. 🙂 I’ll talk all about that in an upcoming post!

      Reply
  10. Colette says

    February 6, 2018 at 1:07 pm

    Great idea! Thank you for sharing. They look terrific.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      February 9, 2018 at 12:45 am

      Thank you, Colette! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Sharon says

    February 6, 2018 at 12:44 pm

    I love them!!!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      February 9, 2018 at 12:45 am

      Thanks, friend!! xo!

      Reply
  12. [email protected] says

    February 6, 2018 at 12:10 pm

    Thank you for sharing that! GENIUS! Love the curtains and the new look of the breakfast room too. So bright and happy.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      February 9, 2018 at 12:46 am

      Thank you!! I can’t wait to finish it and be able to share the final look! xo, Laura

      Reply
  13. Ginger says

    February 6, 2018 at 10:34 am

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE these curtains… and those rings are a life saver. I’m totally copying this in my sons bedroom.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      February 9, 2018 at 12:46 am

      Yay!! I’m so glad you found it helpful!! xo, Laura

      Reply

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