Style Curtains In A Unique Way That Adds A Little Poof

The right curtains make a major difference in a room. Based on the fabric, size, and color, they can make a room feel warm and cozy or stately and elegant. Sometimes, though, even if you avoid the mistakes everyone makes when buying curtains, it may feel like your window treatment is just falling flat. If your curtains are dragging the style of your room down, then it may be time to try a styling trick that boosts their appearance without spending a dime. One way to do this is by creating a unique poof in your curtain as a chic way to elevate the shape and add some visual interest.

Essentially, this styling trick involves gathering a portion of your curtain into a ball and securing it. The shape change is dramatic but elegant, and you can adjust the placement and size of the poof until it sits just right. The hack involves only a few materials, and it doesn't require any sewing or permanent changes. All you need to give it a try is something to secure your curtain. Nearly anything will work for this; it can be an elegant tieback or rope that matches the curtains, a tied piece of transparent elastic, or even some clips. The item that works best and the size you need depend on your curtain type, so it is important to know how to tell if your curtains are heavy or light. Lightweight curtains may also benefit from a bit of tissue paper that can be crumpled and stuffed in the curtain to give it the right poof.

Forming the poofs is quite simple, but adjusting and perfecting them can be time-consuming. First, you need to decide where you want the poof to be on the curtain and how large a poof you want. To draw the eye up and make a room look taller, make your poof near the top of the curtain. A poof near the middle of the curtain brings more attention to it, especially if it is a large one, and a poof at the bottom creates some serious drama. There is some debate about whether your curtains should touch the floor, and depending on what you prefer, the poof size may change accordingly. Large poofs are eye-catching and dramatic, but they take more curtain length. This is great if your curtains are an awkward length, but you may need a smaller poof if you like the look of longer curtains.

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Replying to @Tormenta pesada This is how I make my curtain poof! It's functional as well as decorative, as it shortens the extra length! I also show you a simple hack to make your own tiebacks! #curtainhack #interiordecor #drapery #interiorstyling #doityourself

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With your poof plan ready, you can experiment with different methods to make it work. The first method involves hanging a looped tieback from the curtain rod, gathering a horizontal section of the curtain, and pushing it through the loop. Then, you fluff the fabric that was pushed through. Another method is to put a hair tie or other elastic band around a section and fluff it out. Smaller bands make smaller poofs, but creating multiple small poofs along the very top of the curtain creates a lovely look. If your poof has trouble staying up even when stuffed with tissue paper, a well-placed safety pin, clip, or set of magnets can help keep it in place.