Some of us pay a pretty penny to have nice curtains. It would be a shame to just toss them out when you’re ready for new ones. So why not repurpose them instead?
Here Are 15 Crafty Ways To Upcycle Old Curtains:
1) Door Draft Stopper
Stop wasting electricity and use a draft stopper. You can craft one from old curtains and cat litter. You find the tutorial here.
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2) Curtain Room Divider
Need some separation in between rooms? Use your old curtains as a room divider. This gives you separation when you want it and openness when you don’t.
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3) Curtain Table Runner
Spruce up your table with a table runner. You can make one out of a curtain. Learn how here.
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4) Floating Frame Curtain Headboard
Looking for an Instagram-worthy bedroom? Hang a curtain rod and hang your old curtain from it. Use wire to hang your picture frame from the curtain rod to give it a floating appearance. You can find instructions here.
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5) Turn Curtains Into An Apron
Curtains can be turned into a super cute apron. Especially if they are kitchen valences and have a “kitchen” pattern. Get the instructions here.
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6) Substitute Closet Door
Does your closet door seem too bulky? You can get a look that’s a little lighter with curtains. Just install a curtain rod and hang them as you normally would or install a tension rod.
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7) Reusable Grocery Bag
Those reusable grocery bags are priceless and keep our home from being overwhelmed with plastic bags. You can make a bunch from just one curtain. Get the instructions here.
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8) Curtain Canopy Bed
Save those curtains to create the bedroom of your dreams. You can create a dreamy canopy bed with curtains and a few other pieces. You can learn how to make one here.
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9) Kids Play Teepee
Old curtains can be transformed into a kid’s play teepee. There are lots of different designs for this. You can find one here.
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10) Make Some Pillows
You can make some truly lovely pillows from old curtains. Just cut up some pieces and sew them together. You’ll find instructions here.
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11) Make a Reading Nook
Create a magical little place where you can sit and read. Just install a curved curtain rod. Place something soft below to sit on.
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12) Chair or Sofa Slipcovers
Is your chair or sofa looking beat up? You can make covers for them from curtains. Learn how here.
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13) Fabric Bulletin Board
Does your family need a bulletin board? You can make a really nice one from some old curtains. Get the directions here.
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14) Make A Shower Curtain
Old curtains make perfect accents in your bathroom. Just make sure to use a plastic cover on the inside. Leave the curtain on the outside for decor.
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15) Small Area Rug
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Curtains can be turned into an area rug. Just glue it to a no-slip backing or some kind of batting. And cut to size.
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