Jun 13 2013 easy way to replace vertical blinds with curtains using existing support hardware.
Turn vertical blinds into curtains.
Just remember to extend the vertical blinds at night so that your neighbors can t see into your home.
A lot of homeowners these days prefer vertical blinds over curtains.
Since i m a renter i wanted an easy way to replace them with curtains and after trying a few different things it turns out drapery hooks were the answer.
As a busy person living in an apartment unit amidst a bustling city i was used to getting along well with the vertical blinds installed by the owner of my unit.
I actually think i like this simple and easy solution to having back patio door curtains rather than having a regular curtain rod.
Also the curtains block light better than the venetian blinds but the blinds are more attractive imo.
The existing vertical blinds slider has little hole slots that i was able to slip the s hooks right into and clip up the curtains with no problem.
Maximize natural sunlight with sheer curtains.
I m not a fan of vertical blinds and they were everywhere in my la apartment when i moved in.
Actually i was thinking about this over the weekend but it s way more complicated and it necessitates removing all of the vertical blind hardware which i didn t want to do.
Jun 13 2013 easy way to replace vertical blinds with curtains using existing support hardware.
Anyhow here s what i was thinking.
If you love spending time in natural sunlight using sheer curtains will allow you to have some privacy while still enjoying the natural light even when the vertical blinds are pulled back.
If you are tired of those fabric covered or wooden vertical slats on your vertical blinds you can keep the headrail remove the slats and install drapes onto the vertical slats.
Jun 13 2013 easy way to replace vertical blinds with curtains using existing support hardware.
Vertical blinds hack to hang curtains.