25+ Creative DIY Curtain Rod Tutorials

One of the biggest sticker shocks of moving into a new home can be the price of dressing your windows. Heading out to the home decor (or even discount) store for drapery rods and curtain panels can easily set you back $50 a window or more — ouch! But luckily for you and budget-conscious folks everywhere, window treatments and hardware are one of the easier things to DIY in your home — and many don’t even require any tools! Dress your windows up with trim, and then add one of these window treatmentss or these DIY window coverings with one of the DIY curtain rod options below for a custom chic style all your own. (And don’t forget to read these tricks to hanging great-looking curtains!)

DIY Curtain Hanging Options

For a non-traditional look, try using knobs, nails, or hooks hung above the window to loop curtains over. (This works best for curtains which are decorative and not functional, such as when you have a shade beneath to control the light and just need curtains for decor.)

Inspired by Charm – forged nail curtain rod

Olive and Love – reclaimed wood curtain hooks

Lavender and Lemon Drops – wrought iron coat or towel hanger to hang curtains

Nest Full of Eggs – coat rack/old fence with hooks as curtain rod

Or you can create a rustic or nautical feel by using rope as a curtain rod!

Vintage Revivals – rope curtain rod with boat cleat tie-back

HGTV – rope and eye screw curtain rod

You can upcycle a yardstick as a curtain rod:

HGTV – use yardstick as a curtain rod

Or it works great as a valance on a lower window, too!

yard stick curtain rod via Daffadown Dillys

An old rowing oar adds character to any window! Perfect for an outdoors or nautical room.

Country Living – oar curtain rod

A branch can be the FREE curtain rod you’ve been dreaming of. Leave it au naturale for a rustic look

Country Living – natural branch curtain rod

or paint it for a different look:

Less Than Perfect Life of Bliss – painted branch curtain rod

HGTV – branch curtain rod

or you can use something a little sleeker but still natural, like bamboo (and use rope to hang it and jute as your curtain rings!)

Primitive and Proper – jute rope and bamboo curtain hanging system

Or give an old fence rail new life by welding on a new finial! (Instructions here)

Adventures in Creating on Remodelaholic – welded fence rail curtain rods

On the next page: industrial curtain rods and DIY classic style curtain rods–>

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