Find a Local Contractor Mobile Home Porches | 3 Season Porch | Vintage Porch Parts | Dave and I love the look of outdoor curtain panels. Not only do they add a whimsical, breezy look to your porch or patio, but they can also provide needed shade. Learn from Traci, author of , how to make your own affordable from simple drop cloths - like the kind you buy at Home Depot or Lowe's. Then see how our , made her own curtains using this tutorial. Lori, one of our readers, followed Traci's tutorial (below) and made these curtains for her porch What a difference these curtains make to Traci's patio. Traci is a self-proclaimed drop cloth expert. She has made living room curtains and slipcovers from drop cloths. And then she made outdoor curtain panels for her patio. Traci loves drop cloths because they are inexpensive and wear well. Plus they come already hemmed (yes!) and they look very nice. Dave and I think they look really great, too.

Which of the two fabrics do you prefer? For the curtain rod(s) Traci hangs her curtains from half inch metal poles - which are her outdoor curtain rods. In total she needed 6 poles. For the two longer poles (7 feet), she bought two 10 foot poles and cut them down. She spent less than ten dollars total for all the poles. To protect the poles from moisture, Traci painted them with KILZ spray primer. To finish the job, she painted them with a coat of white spray paint.Discount Patio Furniture Detroit She uses hooks (like shown here) to hold up the curtain rods (poles). Non Toxic Car Seat CoversThe hooks are less than a dollar each. Ac Unit Frozen CausesShe spray paints them white, too. The hooks are placed to hold up the poles.

Think you can do it? Now the curtains are ready to hang. After washing (and ironing) them, Traci hangs them up with ring clips. No sewing involved because the drop cloths are already hemmed. When she needs a little extra shade. Traci can extend the curtains. Or she can pull them back with a tieback - like this! Either way, what a nice way to cozy up your porch. Traci has 5 of these curtains on her patio. The total cost for this project (remember, 5 curtains) was less than $100 - which is a steal. Here's a picture showing the drop cloth curtains that Traci made for her living room. In addition to this, she has made them for her kitchen and den - plus slipcovers. If you'd rather not tackle making your own curtains, there are so many smart-looking porch curtains you can purchase. They come in many colors and patterns - and from sheer to heavier outdoor curtain fabrics. If you are wondering about mildew...we checked around. Yes, outdoor curtains may mildew.

To prevent that, keep your curtains from touching the ground and be sure to "unbunch" them to allow them to dry. Meet Traci of "Beneath My Heart" Traci is the Mom of 4 sons and she loves creating a beautiful home on a tiny budget. Traci says her husband is her "partner in crime". Traci is the author of Beneath My Heart. You will enjoy learning how Traci creates a lovely home by figuring out how to create her own designer items. Please stop by her blog to see more of her helpful and creative ideas. Our to Traci for sharing her instructions for making outdoor curtain panels with us. Please share your with us. We enjoy hearing your porch ideas. Did you like Traci's instructions for making outdoor curtain panels? Then you will also enjoy Diana's story about Porch Decorating. (You'll like her zany numbered pillows.) Lori has a wonderful wraparound porch made even nicer with homemade outdoor curtain panels Lori Lawson, a kind friend from our , posted these pictures for us to see.

She made her own porch curtains using Traci's instructions above. Take a look and see how she did it... Using the tutorial above, she used the 6x9 ft. drop cloths. She also used 1/2" electrical conduit pipe with conduit connectors, #6 hooks and a conduit elbow for the corner. Lori used the same clips that Traci's tutorial suggested: Mainstays and white spray paint. Lori says: "One little bonus we added are on the ends of the pipes. My husband had to shave them down to fit but it works great! Notice that Lori's curtains have "built-in valances". Because her porch is only 7ft tall, she folded the excess fabric and clipped it with the Mainstays clips! Such a pleasant outdoor room Lori created with her handcrafted outdoor curtain panels. A lovely porch indeed! We're very appreciative of Lori sharing her photos and tips with us. Lori and her hubby live in a small town in Georgia with their two daughters, three boston terriers and cat. ~~~ Signup for free porch tips in your in box.

Shop Amazon for Porch and Garden New and Updated Pages Porch Ideas for Mobile Homes Build a Porch | Please Join Us Here Also Porch StoreCustom Porch Products For Your Porch Parts PCA ProductsComplement Any Home! Content and photos may not be reproduced in any way without our written permission. Add pizzazz to an outdoor gathering space with colorful fabric panels. Curtains sewn from outdoor fabrics in a vivid pink, orange, and brown swirl motif elevate this porch's contemporary style. The playful pattern provides an interesting backdrop for the neutral wicker seating set. Throw pillows scattered throughout the space feature the same colors as the curtains. This lovely sitting room was positioned to take advantage of the stunning views surrounding this classic farmhouse. The room, furnished with white-painted exterior furniture, matches the simple white color of the home's exterior. Accessories in bold red and cool navy hues add a patriotic touch that looks right at home all year round.

Curtains add a soft touch to the stark construction of this pergola. The linen panels on each side of the structure can be closed to create a secluded, intimate space, or they can be left open to connect the dining area to the rest of the patio. How-To: Design a Container Garden Beautify your deck, patio, or porch with a beautifully designed container garden. Like indoor rooms, outdoor spaces can be made multifunctional by using versatile furnishings like ottomans. Move them around at will to serve as extra seating, as small side tables next to a chair, or even as a coffee table with the addition of a tray perched on top. With the addition of outdoor draperies and pillows, this outdoor room begins to feel like an indoor living space. A tall pergola provides an ideal place to hang outdoor curtain panels. The arrangement frames the yard, similar to an indoor window, for people sitting on the porch. Enhance the columns on a patio structure with fabric panels. The whispy white drapes used here lend visual interest by drawing the eye upward.

When they're closed, they can also create an intimate seating area beneath the large structure. Dividing the patio's seating areas further helps the outdoor space feel more like a cozy room. Sleek white curtain panels, colorful throw pillows, and a statement-making light fixture create an air of elegance in this outdoor room. The pillars in each corner of the space lend a hint of grandeur. The unfinished wooden pergola offers a bit of sun coverage and lends a hint of rustic appeal to the luxurious outdoor living space. Create privacy with a wall of curtains. Here, a thick curtain panel separates seating areas on this home's wraparound porch. The separation of space helps the large porch feel more cozy. This attractive outdoor room is replete with stylish details. A stately outdoor fireplace and statement-making floor tiles lend stark contrast to the modern black-and-white-stripe canopies above each bench. The fabric coverings lend coverage similar to an ordinary umbrella, but they convey much more personality.

More: Decorating from the Inside Out Outdoor rugs are all the rage and they help anchor outdoor seating areas. In this space, a tiny skirted table, colorful throw pillows, and a bold patterned rug are all fashioned from durable, fade- and weather-resistant fabrics. A low-hanging trellis structure above the seating area comes complete with twisting vines and shrubbery, which make the arrangement look more intimate. Style Under the Sun Enjoy all the comforts of the indoors outside. Outdoor fabrics come in everything from neutrals and stripes to florals and animal prints. Pieces outfitted with these fabrics are widely available and durable enough for heavy use. On this deck, cast-aluminum furniture in a metallic brown hue lends a simple backdrop for soft sage green cushions and geometric-pattern throw pillows. The neutral scheme allows the lush green landscape to take center stage. A faux zebra-print outdoor area rug lends a splash of striking pattern. Go for the Green