Using shower curtains as window treatments

Fabulous window treatments - we all covet them while simultaneously cringing at the damage they do to our wallets. I feel like I'm perpetually looking for ways to make a big impact on windows for the least amount of $$. Whether it's hacking up some IKEA curtains, embellishing plain curtains with trim, or stenciling up something dramatic there's lots of ways to be resourceful with less expensive materials to create something great.

Consider shower curtains. They're 100% cotton, 72" square and can provide a lot of color and impact for not a lot of money. Check out these citron striped panels. Looks expensive right?

via The Suburban Urbanist

Wrong! This is ONE $39 shower curtain from West Elm, split in half, hemmed and hung on rings. 39 bucks?!?! BRILLIANT!!

Stripe Shower Curtain - $39

You can find virtually every color and pattern in shower curtains these days. Here are some of my favorites shower curtain-to-drapes contenders.

Love this bold print and it comes in green and purple too. I love that each panel would be slightly different once you split it in half too. If you wanted a much fuller look, of course you could get 2 curtains and keep them both in tact.

Marimekko Samovaari Surf Shower Curtain - $17.95

This would be so fun in a little boy's superhero inspired playroom! It's got a very retro comic book vibe I think.

Rain or Shine Curtain - $39.95

Toile curtains for $60? Seriously you CANNOT beat that.

Matine Toile Shower Curtain - $59.00

Adorable in a little girl's nursery.

Garden Party Organic Shower Curtain - $59.00

I am in love with this pattern. So many fun colors to pull from!

Tropical Floral Shower Curtain - $49.00

Very Dwell Studio Dotscape-ish right?

Apt. 9® Graphite Dot Shower Curtain - $44.99

If your windows require panels longer than 72", consider adding a coordinating band of fabric at the bottom to extend the length.

I can't wait to use this idea! Definitely getting filed for future reference.