One of the hardest decorations for me to accomplish is window treatments.
I’m not sure if my issue lies more in the Cost of the treatments, or in the creative mind to wrap around the Look that I’m going for.
Ideally I’d have beautiful cellular shades on each window that can open either upwards or downwards, and have no cords – and will NEVER get damaged by my children… oh wait, I think I might have started dreaming.
When we moved in, I had an estimate done. And even just for Andrew and Ethan’s room alone, we were looking at over $1000.00 – so we resorted back to our old ways….
Beach Towels.
No Joke.
That is, until we discovered Ikea.
Ikea had some great curtain options for us, and they weren’t SO expensive that we were freaking out at buying a full set of curtains for the bedrooms!
I mean, they even have some options for sheer curtains that make a world of a difference in a rooms décor – for $4.99.
Yep – Those sheer curtains were $4.99. Then I used the same fabric that the pillow was made with, and sewed two flat panels for the valance. Literally under $10.00 for this window.
I’m guessing eventually we’ll need to get some blinds on those windows, when his napping/sleeping schedule depends a bit more on the light in the room, but for now, he doesn’t care. His room is North facing. So – he doesn’t get direct sun into his room at any time.
In our condo, we had upgraded from towels to the Ikea Ritva curtains in White. These curtains did well for our South facing condo window – but for our new home with north and west facing bedroom windows, they just weren’t doing the trick for the light filtering – and they certainly were not matching my room makeover!
So now with our New beautiful room – we have some awesome curtains to accent the grey bedding!
The new curtains are also the Ritva Brand, and are $24.99 for a pair of them. They come in two quite long lengths to choose from, so you can shorten them up as needed. I think I’m going to shorten mine up here eventually to maybe a little below the window. But I’m not certain yet, so I’m leaving them long for now.
They come with an iron-on hemming strip, which allows you to cut the curtains at any length and then hem them with just an iron.
They’re nice and thick, and block much of the sun that comes into the room when they’re fully closed.
The Ritva Curtains are only available In-Store at your local IKEA. This is awesome, because it will give you a chance to see all the great options of curtains they have! All of their curtains are on display there so you can touch them, see how they hang on a rod, and hold up any matching items to them to coordinate your fabrics.
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I really love this bedroom, so elegant and relaxing, thanks for sharing!
I would like to have the BRANÄS Laundry basket with lining, rattan
thanks for the giveaway
Thank you so much for hosting this great Giveaway! I absolutely love what you girls have done with your bedrooms. Very beautiful and comfortable.
I love the create your dream kutchen in 5 easy steps.
I would like some lamps. They are so stylish
I just love this modern table lamp,both the shade and the base! Trying to outfit our room with lighting and my teen son’s room with a nightstand and curtains right now. Thanks!
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00215048/
I like the Expedit shelving unit in red.
STUVA
Storage combination w doors/drawers, white, multicolor
I love this~
I like the EKTORP MUREN
chair
I like this sofa chair, http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S59902743/
Wow, the dreaming I did there. I love this STENSTORP
Kitchen cart, white, oak AND a whole lot more!
Gladys P
sps1113 at yahoo dot com
I love all of the textiles and rugs at IKEA, especially the Malin Blad rug for its cool, modern design. Thanks!
I would love a new rug and lamp!
I would get the wooden train set for my son.
I really want the sheepskin rug. Thanks for the awesome giveaway 🙂
Renee
fattybumpkins at yahoo dot com
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80132799/
i like EXARBY
Mattress, Brattholmen white
I love the DUKTIG Work bench, birch plywood! Carter would have alot of fun with that!
wine glasses!
the Malin Blad rug
INGOLF
Bar stool with backrest, antique stain
$59.99
I like the Fillsta Floor Lamp!
Would love the Hemnes TV unit!
i love their bedding so nice….
I really want one of their dishwashers
i like the ektorp corner sofa
nannypanpan@gmail.com
I’d like to get the BIRKELAND series bedroom furniture for my daughter’s room.
I like the Levanger mirror. $149.97
I love the panel curtains! thanks!
I really like the Besta Jagra tv unit with casters.
I love the JANETTE Pair of curtains, gray
I would like the expedit shelf, and the sheets are really pretty too!
tromso loft bed frame with desktop
I did not even know that Ikea sold curtains. They had some great styles at affordable prices.
I love that Ikea is so affordable!
I really want to get the HEMNES
Daybed frame with 3 drawers, white
I LIKE THIS HEADBOARD BEKKESTUA
I love the Sultan Holmsta Latex Pillowtop Mattress. Thanks for the giveaway!
I’d like the LINDMON Venetian blind, brown.
i like the HEMNES Bench,black-brown stain
I like the Alina Bedspread in dark red.
I like the venetian blinds by Lindmon.
Thanks!
I had no idea IKEA was so inexpensive! After looking at the website, I kind og want a little of everything.
I absolutely love the polka dot curtains in the kids bedroom. The bedroom looks very cute and comfortable
i learned that they are pretty far from me, but still in utah! i wish there was a way to order products online
I learned it wasn’t as expensive as I thought.
I like the Sarita curtains in black.
Kimberley Meier
momof3chaos at gmail dot com
I’ve never shopped or looked at IKEA items before, but they have great prices and very nice things. I LOVE the LUSY BLOM rug. I think it would be adorable for my room.
I liked the MALM 6 drawer chest
I like the cheap shelves
I love IKEA!
I love the Mamdal headboard!
i like the odda bed frame
I like teh KIVIK loveseat with chaise
The Sarita curtains in black would look great in our home!
I like the EXPEDIT Shelving unit, black-brown
I like the Besta Jagra tv unit with casters.
I really like the stockholm sofa. eaglesforjack@gmail.com
I love their bookcases!
I want the SULTAN ELSFJORD
Latex mattress,
I love the VÄNNERNA DRAGKEDJA rug
love a dual control kitchen faucet
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20210078/
I like http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80116997/
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