23 Stylish DIY Curtain Rods to Elevate Your Space
Design by Signed, Samantha
An excellent way to update your windows is by adding curtains or changing out your curtain rods. You can add some DIY curtain rods to elevate your space and make it uniquely yours. Since you'll be making them yourself, you can customize the size to fit your windows perfectly.
Making DIY curtain rods is an easy project that will only take you under an hour to put together. They're also an inexpensive project, with some of them costing less than $10 in supplies. These projects will walk you through creating them from start to finish.
Salvage Copper DIY Curtain Rods
Design by Lemon Thistle
Make a statement with these copper DIY curtain rods like Colleen at Lemon Thistle did. They have a minimal design but the copper makes the curtains pop. The copper rods are treated for a more salvaged look that isn't quite as shiny as the original pipes. Copper-colored spray paint makes sure that the brackets and screws match perfectly.
Dowel DIY Curtain Rods
Design by The Merrythought
Manda from The Merrythought has designed a clever DIY curtain rod that uses a wooden dowel as both the rod and the brackets. You'll need a drill press to make it but it's well worth the effort.
The natural-looking curtain rod looks simple yet modern and would go great in almost any room.
DIY IKEA Curtain Rod Hack
This DIY curtain rod IKEA hack uses brackets and finials (the hardware at the end of the rod) and a wooden dowel.
Lisa from Garrison Street Design Studio shows you how to make them and install the curtain rods above the window to highlight vaulted or taller ceilings. You'll be amazed that they cost less than $30 in materials.
Retortion Hardware Inspired Curtain Rod
Design by Signed, Samantha
Create a rustic curtain rod that looks just like what you'd see in a designer store. Signed, Samantha has all the instructions on how you can make one from a wooden dowel, corbels, and furniture legs. Everything is whitewashed to give it a truly rustic feel. This extra-long curtain rod is also more stable than a store-bought one.
Simple DIY Conduit Curtain Rods
Design by decorhint
Karen Sloan from decorhint has put together some modern, sleek DIY curtain rods that hang curtains beautifully. Electrical conduit along with some curtain rod brackets are used together to get this look. It's hard to believe that these curtain rods cost less than $10 to make.
Dowel Curtain Rod with Gold Brackets
Add a touch of gold to the end of your DIY curtain rod as Erin Zubot Design has done with hers. A wood closet rod has been used but you could also use a wood dowel if you'd like. This makes a sturdy curtain rod that can handle even the heaviest of curtains. Paint and stain are used to create a stylish finish.
Long DIY Curtain Rods
Design by Grace In My Space / Photo by Sarah Symonds
Sarah Symonds from Grace In My Space shows you how to make long DIY curtain rods that can span up to 20 feet.
These under $20 curtain rods use electrical conduit that's been spray-painted black to go with her room. You can choose whatever finials you like to finish the end of the rods.
DIY Wood Curtain Rods With Leather Straps
Design by Dani Koch
Dani Koch has added an organic and modern touch to her DIY curtain rods by using leather straps to hold up the wooden rod. This affordable project cost less than $10 No power tools were used, making this a project that anyone can make. There are also some tips on how to change the look of the curtain rod by using different materials.
Iron Pipe DIY Curtain Rod
Design by Within the Grove
This industrial-style curtain rod uses galvanized pipes along with a black-painted wooden closet rod. Liz from Within the Grove shows you how to make them extra-long so they can span across multiple windows if needed. The ends are attached to the walls, making them very stable no matter what type of curtains you choose.
Ping Pong Ball DIY Curtain Rods
Design by Shine Your Light
Lisa from Shine Your Light has used a standard wood dowel for the rod portion of these DIY curtain rods. She used ping pong balls as the finials—giving this project an extra interesting touch. Everything gets a generous coat of gold paint before hanging them in place.
Custom Copper Curtain Rods for Bay Windows
Design by Julie Blanner
Julie Blanner needed a curtain rod for her bay windows which feature a lot of corners and angles. After not finding one she could buy, she decided to make one with copper pipes. This beginner project is perfect if you have a space that needs a bit of pizazz.
Budget DIY Curtain Rod
Design by A Beautiful Mess
Mandi from A Beautiful Mess has designed an easy-budget curtain rod that you must see. Steel pipe makes up the rod and curtain rod supports, corks, and wooden blocks complete the look. White spray paint has been used but you could choose whichever color goes best in your room.
DIY Curtain Rods and Brackets
Design by The Merrythought
Here's a minimal DIY curtain rod that's perfect for the bedroom or any other room where you need a new curtain rod. The Merrythought has used metal conduit along with PVC end caps to get this look that you'll love. Written directions along with a video are also available to walk you through the process.
Extra Long DIY Curtain Rod
Design by A Little Kooky
Morgan Hanson from A Little Kooky was looking for some extra-long curtain rods but could only find expensive ones or rods that were so flimsy they dipped in the middle. She decided to make her own and the results turned out fabulous. The rod is made of conduit and cabinet hardware attached to corks is used as the end caps.
DIY Bay Window Curtain Rod
These DIY curtain rods were made to sit inside bay windows so the curtains would be able to cover more than one window. Elbow joints make this possible, connecting several pipes together. Sunny Side Design gives you all the details including how to use a pipe cutter.
Easy and Cheap DIY Curtain Rods
Design by Lorri Dyner
Lorri Dyner was frustrated with curtain rods that only went the length of the window. She wanted to create the illusion of more space so she made her own DIY curtain rods that went beyond the window frame. This quick project uses a wooden dowel and bracket without the hassle of adding finials.
DIY Curtain Rods With Wooden Brackets
Design by Houseful of Handmade
This DIY curtain rod from Kati at Houseful of Handmade gives a room a unique look for not a lot of money. Small scraps of wood are used for the brackets and inexpensive electrical conduit is used for the rod. There's also a video to show you how to make this modern and industrial curtain rod.
West Elm Inspired DIY Curtain Rod
Design by Living Letter Home
Carmen from Living Letter Home was inspired by some designer curtain rods. Instead of buying the expensive rods, she decided to make some herself. The combination of wood and metal is a great look that will prove to be timeless.
DIY Curtain Rod and Shelf Combo
Design by Kenya Rae
Kenya Rae takes her curtain rod to the next level by creating a DIY shelf that goes above the rod and connects everything to the wall with large brackets. It's a great look and lets you put some decorative accents or books up above the window.
Cheater Bay Window DIY Curtain Rod
Design by Worthing Court
Suzy over at Worthing Court wanted to give her breakfast area a makeover and that included making some curtain rods. She cut some PVC pipe the same length as the windows and got to work. She took a shortcut and simply butted the ends of the rods together. They're covered by the drapes so end caps aren't needed.
Long-Length DIY Curtain Rods
Design by Shine Your Light
Lisa at Shine Your Light found herself trying to cover a large picture window. Instead of buying expensive custom curtain rods, she tackled the project herself. PVC piping along with a wooden dowel makes this simple curtain rod that's supported with a bracket in the middle.
Nautical DIY Curtain Rod
Design by Finding Silver Pennies / Photo by Danielle Driscoll
Curtain rods don't have to be used just for windows. Danielle at Finding Silver Pennies needed one to separate two bedrooms. To create a nautical style, she used a boat hook. If you don't have access to a boat hook, you also could use an oar or metal rod to get a similar look.
PVC Pipe DIY Curtain Rod
Design by Down Bliss Lane
Surprised by the price of plumbing pipe, Kasandra from Down Bliss Lane, pivoted and decided to use PVC pipe for the curtain rod in her bedroom. At less than $25 this DIY curtain rod is affordable and looks great. The black spray paint gives it an industrial feel for less than half the price.
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