Try TikTok's Toilet Paper Roll Hack For Perfectly Spaced-Out Curtains
Home hacks are some of the easiest ways to turn your abode into the dwelling of your dreams, and social media platforms are chalked full of tricks. From cleaning alternatives to décor advice, there isn't anything people can't do to transform their interiors, and most of the time, these suggestions even save money. TikTok is one of the best places to find easy aesthetic ideas, and one trend will make your curtains the envy of the neighborhood. If window coverings are your thing, you definitely want to try this trick to make them look even more impressive, whether they are opened or closed.
It can always be a bit of a letdown when you hang your new curtains only to find they look lackluster on the rod. Maybe they hang limply there, dragging down the vibe of the room, or maybe they just don't appear as evenly spaced as you would have preferred. Regardless of why they feel like a letdown, nothing is as disappointing as thinking your new curtains are money wasted. Thanks to some clever TikTokers and some recycled toilet paper rolls, this frustration is about to become a thing of the past. If you're ready to breathe new life into your hangings, check out this hack.
It pays to save (your toilet paper rolls)
You probably finish a roll of toilet paper and immediately throw the cardboard cylinder in the trash or recycling bin — but you might want to consider holding onto them from now on. TikTokers have been showing off their newfound trick for keeping their curtains looking full and fitted, and all it requires is these little cylinders.
In several different TikTok videos, you can see users adding a toilet paper roll to the rod, then continuing this process with every other grommet. The grommets are the metal rings that go over the rod, and you want to leave two of these bunched together, followed by a cylinder, to get the coveted effect people are achieving on social media. By adding toilet paper rolls, the finished product looks fuller and strategically placed, giving an overall fluffed aesthetic. The rolls hold everything in place, and they can't be seen because of how the material covers them.
Get fluffed (eco-friendly) curtains
Not only will your curtains look good, but people will be begging for your secret on how they stay so coiffed. After all, limp fabric can be unsightly if the rest of the room is prepped and plumped, which means your window hangings need to keep up. Even cheaper or less expensive curtains can become fluffed fantasies despite the quality of the material. This means no one will know the difference between a Target find or those pricey pieces you saved up for for months.
Depending on the length of the rod and your curtains, the number of toilet paper rolls you need will vary. It helps to count out your grommets if you're just starting to save up cylinders, but if you have some already stashed, you can just begin applying them to the rod to figure out the exact number. Make sure to remove all the excess toilet paper and keep the rolls in good shape so they don't appear bent under the curtains. Then sit back and admire your handy work, all with the knowledge that your recycled TP products are an eco-friendly choice, too!