How to Make a Cornice Board

Learn how to make a basic wooden cornice board for a window in your home with these step-by-step instructions.

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How to Make a Painted Window Cornice

A window cornice adds a finished touch to any room

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Curtains With Tabs and Buttons

These tabbed curtains are easy to make and can be customized with buttons and trim.

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Top 31 Window Treatments Projects

1. Choosing Window Blinds

The DIY Network experts show you the latest options in window blinds.
2. How To Make a Layered Window Treatment

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Learn how to utilize layered fabric to create a fun curtain that allows a child to show off photos and artwork.

Time:
Several Weekends

Cost:
$1,000 - $2,500

Difficulty:
Moderate
3. How To Make a Swag and Jabot

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This elegant swag-and-jabot window treatment requires a minimum of sewing.

Time:
Weekend

Cost:
$100 - $250

Difficulty:
Moderate
4. Six Tips for Great Window Treatments

Spruce up those windows to make your kitchen more attractive to homebuyers. DIY Network shares six ideas from decorating...
5. Fun, Frugal Perk-Ups for Bathroom Windows

Get expert advice on brightening up your bathroom with colorful, economical window treatments.
6. Window Topper (02:27)

Create your own version of this fun, no-sew window topper.
7. How To Make a Polystyrene Cornice

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Learn how to make a polystyrene cornice using a kit and a little fabric.

Time:
2 hours

Cost:
$50 - $100

Difficulty:
Easy to Moderate
8. Setting Up a Home Office (01:00)

Here's how to convert an extra bedroom into a home office.
9. How To Make Curtains With Tabs and Buttons

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The tabs on these curtains are simple fabric strips that are pressed and tacked at each end. Final accents include red b...

Time:
Day

Cost:
$1 - $50

Difficulty:
Moderate
10. Cleaning Window Treatments (05:11)

From episode DHME-145, lift section with Linda Cobb on Cleaning Window Treatments.
11. No-Sew Window Treatments

Thrift stores, flea markets, white sales and remnant bins are great places to look for ideas for inexpensive window trea...
12. Create an Aged Valance Using a Crackle Technique

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DIY Experts explain how to create an aged valance using a crackle technique.

Time:
Under Half Day

Cost:
$1 - $50

Difficulty:
Easy to Moderate
13. Making a Plywood Cornice Board

DIY experts create a fresh, timeless window treatment by building a cornice board out of plywood and mounting it to the ...
14. How to Create an Original Window Treatment

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Learn how to create an original window treatment -- inspired by a scientific mind -- using a permanent marker, paint and...

Time:
Under Half Day

Cost:
$1 - $50

Difficulty:
Easy
15. Custom Fabric Roller Shade

Transform a plain roller shade into a stylish window treatment that complements your decor by replacing the vinyl with f...