A modern interior room with high ceilings and exposed wooden beams features large windows dressed in patterned gray curtains hanging from sleek IKEA curtain rods. A metal railing complements the potted plant and part of a ceiling fan, while neutral wall colors enhance the open space.
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DIY Curtain Rod IKEA Hack

ByLisa
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Need a curtain rod? I’ve got you covered! It’s hard to believe it’s been four months since the One Room Challenge but I am making progress with all the tutorials I promised! If you missed the DIY Art Ledge , the Cable Railing tutorial, or the Large Planter Hack,  make sure you check those out! Today I want to talk about curtains. Awhile back, I shared the correct way to hang curtains and I finally took my own advice in our family room and ditched the short panels. Now I am going to show you how I made our family room taller with this DIY Curtain Rod using an IKEA hack! PS, I made all four curtain rods for less than $30! 

Explore the ultimate DIY curtain rod project with IKEA essentials. The image highlights wooden dowels paired with "BETYDLIG" brackets and "RAFFIG" finials, elegantly holding gray and white patterned curtains. This project showcases simplicity and style using versatile IKEA products.This post contains affiliate links. For more information, please see my policies.

DIY CurtAIn ROd IKEA Hack 

2 -1 inch Wooden Dowel Rods
4 pks of IKEA Raffig Finials
8 pks of IKEA Betydlig Brackets
Drill
Drill Bit
Black Paint

*Note: This is the supply list to make these exactly as I have done.

Before we dive into this project, I want to give you a little back story. Our family room has very tall vaulted ceilings. They are ten feet on the shortest side and fourteen feet on the tallest. For years, short 84 inch panels hung around the window. I knew the 84 inch curtains were too short, but I couldn’t get past the sliding door. I thought it would look super weird hanging a curtain rod two feet above the patio blind. That’s when I came up with the idea to hang extra long panels on short rods. BUT short rods like these are like $40 a pop! No thanks. So I came up with my own DIY Curtain Rods.     A cozy living room with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a ceiling fan. An IKEA beige sofa and armchairs face a flat-screen TV above the fireplace with stacked firewood. Wooden floors complement the large window, adorned with gray curtains hung on a sleek curtain rod.

Step 1

Purchase and cut your wooden dowel rods. First, determine how long you want your curtain rods to be. My curtain panels are 50 inches wide. In order for the curtains to look full on the rod, I choose to make my rods 22 inches wide. Once you have your length, cut the dowel rods to size. I used our miter saw to cut mine, but you can also use a hand saw. If you want to use this hack for regular curtain rods, you can make your curtain rods longer as well.Two wooden sticks of differing lengths are placed parallel on a patterned, textured carpet, resembling IKEA curtain rods. The larger stick is roughly twice the length of the smaller one.

Step 2

Drill the holes for the finials. I used a 3/32 bit to drill my holes. You want these to be in the center of the end of each of your curtain rods. If you choose to use different finials, just make sure to use a drill bit that is close in size to the finial screws but NOT bigger or else your finials will not screw in tightly. 
A yellow and black cordless power drill with a drill bit rests on a white surface. Nearby, you'll find two black rubber cane tips, a wooden dowel, and the makings of a DIY curtain rod project. The image includes a watermark reading "Garrison Street Design Studio.

Step 3

Paint the wooden dowels. I wanted my curtain rods to be black to match the finials and the brackets so I painted them with Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black. I laid the dowel rods across a few pieces of scrap wood to paint them and rotated often.Four wooden rods, reminiscent of IKEA curtain rods, rest horizontally over two parallel planks on a black background. The planks, with their white paint stains, have a DIY charm that adds character to the arrangement.

Step 4 (optional) 

Paint the bracket covers. The IKEA Betydlig have convenient bracket covers that hide the screws. However, they are longer than most curtain rod brackets and stand out a bit. I wanted them to blend in with the walls, so I painted mine to match the wall color. I used Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray.Four black wall brackets are mounted on a light gray wall, evenly spaced and waiting for a curtain rod. A beam runs across the ceiling while a part of a ladder is visible in the lower right corner, hinting at an ongoing DIY project. "Garrison Street Design Studio" is elegantly written on the wall.

Step 5

Hang your curtain rods and curtains and enjoy! This is the most satisfying step for sure! The best part is, no one would ever know that these were an inexpensive DIY!Close-up of hanging curtains with a geometric pattern in black and white. The design features a series of parallel lines creating a symmetrical, zigzag look. Threaded through a sleek IKEA curtain rod, they effortlessly complement the light gray wall for an elegant finish.

This was an easy project that solved my curtain dilemma in an affordable way and allowed me to showcase our vaulted ceilings the way they should be! The room feels SO much taller now! A cozy corner with built-in white shelves displaying books, a wooden cutting board, an IKEA vase, and a decor sign saying "Winter is Coming." The window seat has patterned cushions supported by a DIY metal railing, with gray curtains elegantly hanging from a sleek curtain rod.A cozy living space features brown leather chairs, patterned gray curtains elegantly hanging from a sleek curtain rod, and a white side table adorned with striped pillows. A textured pouf and a plant in the corner add comfort, while a rug enhances the dark wood floor.Experience a stunning DIY living room transformation featuring exposed wooden beams. The 'before' image highlights neutral seating and a fireplace, while the 'after' reveals an IKEA-inspired space with updated furniture and decor. This change emphasizes a fresh, modern look complete with chic curtain rods.Modern living room with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, and a metal railing. Hardwood floors and large windows featuring patterned curtains hung on a sleek curtain rod. A ceiling fan and flat-screen TV are visible, along with a cozy IKEA seating area and a fireplace.If you enjoyed my DIY Curtain Rod IKEA Hack, please share it on Facebook or hover over an image and save to Pinterest! And if you don’t already follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, or Facebook, I would love for us to be friends!

A cozy living room with high, beamed ceilings features a modern fireplace with wood stored underneath, gray patterned IKEA curtains hanging from a sleek curtain rod, brown leather chairs, a geometric pouf, and potted plants. A ceiling fan gently spins above a white and beige rug.

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Photo of a cozy living room corner featuring stylish gray patterned curtains on a clever DIY curtain rod from IKEA. A lush green plant complements the wooden table adorned with decorative items. Overhead, a text banner: "DIY Curtain Rod IKEA Hack www.garrisonstreetdesignstudio.com.This post, DIY Curtain Rod Ikea Hack, appeared first on Garrison Street Design Studio.

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