Curtains {or Drapes — apparently they aren’t exactly the same thing… who knew?} aren’t cheap. Our new home is filled with windows — which is one of my favorite things about it. However, it’s a pricey investment to adorn all these lovely windows.
My first instinct was IKEA for curtains — unfortunately it’s over 3 hours away. So, even though they are very affordable at around $20 – $35 per pair, we have to also factor in the cost to get to IKEA… in gas, time spent and meals we’ll be eating out, etc.
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| a set of IKEA curtains hung in our first home |
So, even though I still check out the curtains at IKEA when we do get to visit; the rest of the year I rely on Home Goods as my primary source for curtains. {This isn’t a sponsored post, by the way, just wanted to share this shopping tip with you!!}
The first curtains I picked up from Home Goods were for our dining room. They were $20 per pair and I needed 3 sets for the room.
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| our Dining Room at Christmas |
Home Goods usually has a selection of both 84″ and 96″ lengths, as well. Of course, it is a discount store, so the exact selection is always changing.
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| our Dining Room at Christmas |
These are 84″ curtains, which don’t follow the “high and wide” rule but the curtain rods were already in place from the previous owner — and the ceiling beams draw the eye up, anyway.
Our second set of Home Goods curtains is in my son’s bedroom. They were $35 for the pair and are satin, blackout and thermal. These were 84″ also; but there is a 3 inch hem which I can let out — and still hang the curtains 6 inches above the window frame.
On another note — this is your first real peak at the progress we’ve been making in my son’s bedroom {I shared a tiny glimpse last Wednesday}.
Do you have a go-to source for curtains? I’d love to hear more recommendations!
Gretchen says
Who knew about curtains vs. drapes?! I always just thought drapes was the word you used when you wanted to sound fancy….like trousers instead of pants ;). Good tip….I never think of Homegoods for curtains, mostly because I can't see everything I have online, I think. sometimes it pays to leave the house!
Sydney Andersen says
This is such a good idea! We are building a house and will have no window treatments what so ever. I love shopping Home Goods for accent pieces but totally forgot they had textiles too. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Talented Tuesdays. I hope you join us again next week.
Craftivity Designs says
That is exactly what I thought! Of course, they are more expensive, custom and higher quality… so maybe they are too fancy for me, haha 🙂
Craftivity Designs says
Thanks for hosting, Sydney! I hope you can find some good ones at Home Goods — I've been really pleased with their selection.
Sharon Erickson says
This is great! Curtains are insanely expensive for just ONE, not even a pair! Who needs only one? Thanks for sharing this. I would love if you linked this up to Totally Terrific Tuesday. It goes LIVE Monday's at 9pm CST. Hope to see you there!
Sharon
herorganizedchaos.com
Craftivity Designs says
I have never understood why curtains are so often sold as one panel?!? I'll come by and link up — thanks for the invite!!
The Golden Rule Kids says
I need to look for curtains, so this was so helpful! Thanks for sharing!
Craftivity Designs says
Good luck — hope you find just what you need 🙂
Christie Selken says
I'm jealous…Homegoods is 1.5 hours away from me, and IKEA is 5 hours away! I love your curtains! Thanks for sharing at Totally Terrific Tuesday!
Craftivity Designs says
You must live in the middle of nowhere like me 😉 We don't have a target nearby either.