Tab top curtains are the most versatile curtains around…and one of the most popular styles. Why not add a personal touch to yours by making your own, unique curtain rod to hang them from?
Tab top curtains lend themselves to a more relaxed, casual environment, so you can really go wild with your choice of rods and create a totally personal, creative window treatment. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Tab Top Curtains For The Natural Look
If you have an earthy, comfy room, you can make your own curtain rods with bamboo. Bamboo is really strong, and comes in a variety of thicknesses to hold the weight of any tab top curtain fabric. You can find bamboo sticks at garden centers.
To get really down to earth, how about using a tree branch? You’ll need one that is fairly straight. Cut it to the width of your window, trim off any twigs and small branches, and seal it with a good varnish. Or, spray paint it white for a beachy look. You can add pinecones, seashells or other natural items as finials to dress it up.
For something a little quirkier, hang a length of curtain wire and use clothespins to hang the tabs. You can paint them, leave them natural, or glue on little items like shells or nuts.
Industrial Looking Tab Top Curtains
A quick trip to your local hardware store will offer up a huge selection of pipes and tubing that can be used for curtain rods. PVC pipe is easy to work with, very versatile, and won’t rust if you use it in wet or humid areas. You can spray paint it in any finish you like. Metallic finishes are great for an industrial look.
A great thing about using PVC pipe is that the ends are open, so you can use anything you want for finials. If you’re a gardener, why not use trowels in each end? If you love to golf, how about gluing some golf balls on? The choices are endless.
Kitchen Tab Top Curtains
For tab top curtains in the kitchen, think about all of those common kitchen items you use every day. Forks and spoons make great s-hooks if you bend them with pliers. Cup hooks can be painted and mounted above your window for cute, quirky hanging. Or, use whisks, spatulas or wooden spoons as finials for a length of PVC pipe.
Kids Room Tab Top Drapes
For a kids room, think fun and color! Coat hooks, just like the ones in their cubby at school, make great curtain hangers for tab top curtains. You can also use drawer pulls, painted different colors. If your kids like sports, a hockey stick can go up on the wall as-is. Or, dress up a PVC pipe with fun finials, like colored alphabet blocks, plastic shovels and spades, or even sock puppets.
Tab top curtains don’t have to be boring! With a little imagination, you can use almost anything to make a fun, unique curtain rod that adds some real personality to your room.