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DIY Black and White Curtains

July 2, 2013 By Taylor 39 Comments

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We are finally getting into the swing of things over here at the new house. How long does that take by the way? We have been here a month and stuff is coming together! Our dining room is one of first rooms you see when you walk in to the house and I wanted a graphic punch. I mean, once I found the “plate wall box” and pushed the chairs in I felt pretty good.

naked before shot:

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But over a year ago I saw some big black and white striped curtains and I knew I wanted them for my next dining room. I found some no-sew options, and thought about sewing black and white fabric together, and even painting some. But then I came across this tutorial with a link to the perfect fabric.  Catharine at “Your Modern Couple” has a great tutorial, I even ordered the same amount of fabric and pretty much followed just what she did. I ordered 5 yards, cut them in half twice and sewed the length together.

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I love how they turned out in our dining room. They make the ceiling look so tall and it dresses up our casual but modern room.  I kept the plate wall from my old house. Next on our list is getting rid of that bad light fixture. plate wall

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And I added this… my mom bought it for me last October, it was my 5th wedding anniversary and she found a dish towel from Anthro that is marked with our wedding date, so perfect.

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black and white curtains

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Down the road we hope to not have carpet in here but it’s in pretty good shape so we are fine with it.  Right before I started sewing, I showed my husband the fabric and he said “well, isn’t it a little loud?” But I thought nothing of it because he is a boy and he is traditional. But then I showed my mom and I said don’t you love them? And she replied, “well yes but they remind me of the Hamburglar”. Which I think is an awesome name for them. So far I don’t have rave reviews but they make me so happy. What do you think? Too loud and clown-esque or do you love them like I do?

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  1. Nicole says

    July 3, 2013 at 1:09 am

    I love them like you do! I love big stripes and have been thinking of doing some for my living room. I thought about painting them too but I couldn’t figure out where I could stretch out something so wide and not get paint everywhere. Great job!

    Nicole
    HoldtheOffice.com

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    • Taylor says

      July 3, 2013 at 1:21 pm

      Thanks!! In that tutorial I linked to she has the link to the fabric I bought and it was perfect, and not super expensive either :)

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    • River says

      February 8, 2016 at 4:16 pm

      This makes evrhiteyng so completely painless.

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  2. Angela Carter says

    July 3, 2013 at 7:22 am

    Love them.

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    • Taylor says

      July 3, 2013 at 1:22 pm

      Yay thanks!!

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  3. Brenda says

    July 3, 2013 at 7:23 am

    I LOVE them!!! ♥♥ I actually have the same curtains in my front room & dining room (I took black & white grommet top curtains from Target and cut them up :). I love the drama they bring and I also love the black/white combo!! They look fabulous in your dining room!!!

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    • Taylor says

      July 3, 2013 at 1:22 pm

      Thanks! That’s what I was going to originally do before I found this fabric!

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  4. Susan @SugarBeans says

    July 3, 2013 at 7:49 am

    I love them. I think they totally compliment your plate wall and tall ceilings! Well done!

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  5. KWolff says

    July 3, 2013 at 9:51 am

    They look great! They are bold without being obnoxious and are a nice punch of color in there!
    The plate wall is fun too!

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    • Taylor says

      July 3, 2013 at 1:24 pm

      Thanks! I think so too :)

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  6. Sandra says

    July 3, 2013 at 11:29 am

    I love them. I made my own last year for my sons room.

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  7. Lauren@Momhomeguide says

    July 5, 2013 at 12:02 am

    Your new dining room is really cute! I love your new curtains and the plate wall. I am going to read that post, too!

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  8. Catharine @ Your Modern Couple says

    July 5, 2013 at 10:06 am

    OMG these turned out beautifully!! I’m so glad that my tutorial worked for you. I really think they just make the whole dining room :)

    xo Catharine

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    • Taylor says

      July 5, 2013 at 11:04 am

      thanks Catharine!! So glad I found your post and this fabric! I love them!!

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  9. Vera says

    July 23, 2013 at 2:08 am

    I think it looks fabulous and thank you for sharing the tutorial. It might give our windows the update it needs. :)

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  10. Katie says

    August 16, 2013 at 3:46 pm

    I love them!! But also- what color is the paint in that room??!!

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    • Taylor says

      August 18, 2013 at 9:35 pm

      thanks!! Its Sherwin Willimas “Colonade Gray”… we just did it and we LOVE the way the color turned out!

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  11. Charis Johnson says

    August 29, 2013 at 8:04 am

    I hate them. I think you should box them up immediately and send them to me. ;)

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    • Taylor says

      August 29, 2013 at 9:54 pm

      haha :)

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  12. Kelly says

    September 22, 2013 at 10:34 pm

    I LOVE your dining room! And the curtains are amazing!

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    • Taylor says

      September 24, 2013 at 3:01 pm

      thanks kelly!

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