Big windows and sunrooms are a desirable feature in a home, but the window treatments get pricey (and hard to find)! Save some dough by trying one of 11+ DIY extra long curtain rod ideas.
While a sunroom and big windows might be one of the best features in your home, it comes with one downside: buying window treatments. In addition to purchasing multiple sets of drapes, extra long curtain rods are hard to find and typically pricey. So, if you’ve been searching with little luck, try one of 11+ DIY long curtain rod ideas.
In our last home, which had nearly 50ft (!) of windows in the sunroom, a DIY extra-long curtain rod saved us tons of money. If we had purchased extra long drapery rods, the project would have cost hundreds of dollars.
As it turns out, I’m not the only one who has faced this dilemma. Today, I’ve rounded up 11 of my favorite tutorials for DIY long curtain rods that include:
- various DIY materials,
- different color finishes, and
- diverse decorating styles.
11 Long Curtain Rod Ideas
Long Curtain Rods for Sunrooms
With nearly 50ft (!) of windows in a sunroom, DIY extra long curtain rods saved a ton of money - and still looked stylish, too!
Custom Copper Curtain Rods for Bay Windows
These copper curtain rods for a bay window, by Julie Blanner, are absolutely gorgeous. Understated and timeless, the copper shines against the white walls.
DIY Industrial Curtain Rods
Ashes and Ivy installed industrial-style DIY curtain rods that span two windows in her living room.
P.S. And she topped them off with DIY curtains, too!
DIY Outdoor Curtain Rods for Large Patios
Joy installed DIY outdoor curtain rods for her large patio. Saving money on the curtain rod allowed her to splurge on the curtains - which are the star of the show, anyhow!
P.S. Go check out her scalloped valance, too.
Gorgeous Bay Window Curtain Rod
When Heather of Centsible Chateau couldn't find any curtain rods to properly fit her big bay window, she made her own. You'd never know these weren't store-bought!
Thrifty Copper Pipe Curtain Rod
Christina Marie Blog used a wide copper pipe to give her DIY curtain rod additional visual weight. Against the dark trim work, the copper pops!
Customizable Ideas for Long Curtain Rods
In this DIY long curtain rod tutorial, The Crazy Craft Lady shares customizable options to suit any space, no matter what size your windows are.
Cheap (but Professional!) DIY Curtain Rod
Learn how to make a cheap DIY Curtain Rod with House of Hepworths. They scoured affordable stores in their area, and this DIY curtain rod was still significantly cheaper than other options!
DIY Double Industrial Curtain Rod
Did you know you can make your own set of double rods, too? Sincerely Saturday made a DIY double curtain rod for her large living room window.
Extra Long DIY Curtain Rods
Anika’s DIY Life teaches us how to make extra long DIY Curtain rods for wide windows with a step by step tutorial. They are a great budget-friendly alternative!
DIY Curtain Rod with Pipe
Heather of My Happy Simple Living shares how to put together a cheap DIY curtain rod using electrical conduit or pipe. She even includes a curved pipe in the corners, giving the rod a custom look.
Custom Long Drapery Rod
Sarah, of Dorsey Designs, created nearly 30ft (!) of custom drapery rod for her sunroom and spray painted it a timeless black.
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Melissa
Thursday 30th of July 2020
Thank you so much for including my double curtain rods! Love your blog. Cheers.
Lora Green
Thursday 30th of July 2020
Happy to include it :) It's a great project!