This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.

Learn how to easily design and make a variety of roman shades. This simple, step-by-step illustrated guides walks you through and shows you exactly how to make lined roman shades, unlined roman shades, shaped hem roman shades, hobbled roman shades and a no-sew roman shade. A step-by-step design tutorial is included to help the more advanced sewer design the roman shade to her specific tastes. How to Make Roman Shades provides a detailed how-to section showing you exactly how to install the shades using inside/outside board mounts or curtain rods and poles. In addition to the mounting and sewing instructions, there is a chapter dedicated to advanced techniques to add decorative flair to the shades.

The most comprehensive DIY window book on the market The Complete Photo Guide to Window Treatments makes it easy to choose and construct today's most popular window treatments - 20 styles of valances, swags, and cornices; 20 styles of curtains and draperies; plus 10 types of window shades. Room photographs show each style in a variety of decorating styles, fabrics, and hardware. Each project has step-by-step instructions from beginning to end: measuring the window, cutting the fabric with confidence, sewing or constructing the project, and installing the treatment the professional way. Over 500 how-to photographs and diagrams make it easy to have professional results. This is the big book of DIY window treatments!

Transform favourite traditional quilt patterns into functional Roman shades for your home's windows. This text presents step-by-step instructions of four window-hanging projects and also demonstrates how to customize designs, determine fabric and hardware needs, and display your own style.

From selecting a window treatment to draping a swag, this companion to Creative Window Treatments covers everything readers need to know to make decorator-style window treatments themselves. Included is information on shades, curtains, top treatments, and alternative treatments such as frosted windows and screens. Over 400 color photos.

Whether you're looking to sew a few new pillows for your sofa or to decorate a bare room, Sewing for the Home is exactly what you need. Packed with instructions for more than 50 classic home decor items, this book is one that will be used for years to come. The book begins with the basics of sewing for your home, including information on fabric, fiber and color selections, sewing machine equipment and notions, timesaving tips and advice. The rest of the book is divided into four sections. 1. Windows -- Offers a wide range of treatments, including tab top curtains, rod-pocket curtains, pinch-pleated drapes, and Roman shades. 2. Pillows -- Covers forms and fillings, closures and cushions, and how-to's for many different pillow designs. 3. Tables -- Includes instructions for a variety of tablecloths, placemats and cloth napkins. 4. Bed & Bath -- Covers information on creating a new comforter, shams, dust ruffles and even shower curtains.