DIY Idea: Effortless Window Coverings Using Hardware Store Supplies

Posted by admin on May 29, 2023

Ever since we featured Inness in upstate New York (see: A Rustic, Design-Minded Retreat (with British Standard Kitchens)), I’ve returned to one singular design detail: pull-across window coverings that are effortless and ethereal in all their simplicity. Now I’m eager to replicate the look in my own place.

With two hooks, a swath of fabric (wide enough to stretch across the window with a little elegant draping), and two curtain rings, you too can try it. Have a look:

Photography by Adrian Gaut, courtesy of Inness.

The Inspiration

Interior of Cabin at Inness NY, Photo by Adrian Gaut — Above: One of many restful lodgings at Inness. The window coverings caught my eye: In lieu of drapes on both sides, simple linens hang casually from a hook on one side of the window when not in use. (This photo was taken before the adjacent hook was installed.)

Lounge at Inness New York — Above: Tall windows, like these, in a lounge, have metal grab-bars for easy reaching. Photograph via Inness.

Materials

Anthropologie Forged Iron Wall Hooks — Above: To get the look at home, affix a sturdy metal hook on either side of the window. Forged Iron Wall Hooks are $28 for a set of two from Anthropologie.

Drapery Hooks from Rejuvenation — Above: And add a drapery hook to either side of the curtain. The 3/4-Inch Drapery Curtain Ring Set is $49 for a set of seven from Rejuvenation and has removable clips for easy attaching.

Wrought Iron Hook Extension from Etsy — Above: For easy reaching, Wrought Iron Hook Extension Hangers, hand-forged by the Amish in Pennsylvania, starts at $19.99 from MetalcraftPA on Etsy. Similar finds can be found at the hardware store or plant nursery.

For more, head to our DIY archive.

N.B.: This post was first published on Remodelista on May 26, 2023.

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