If you are looking for something a little more unique than a curtain rod to hang your window treatments, there are several everyday household items you can use instead. To make your own wonderful and unusual window hardware, here are some great ideas:

Coat hooks
Brass or metal coat hooks can be attached above your window to hold curtain panels. Attach curtain rings or fabric ties to the top of the curtains and place over the hooks. Decorative touches such as bows or silk flowers can also be attached to the hooks for a finishing touch. Just make sure you have a couple of extra hooks to hang your coat on!

Glass or brass door knobs
Scour antique shops or thrift stores for old doorknobs (It doesn't matter if they are mismatched, in fact that can actually work in your favor). Attach them above the window. Tie curtains to the knobs with fabric ties. This idea is also great for a coat rack - just in case you used all the coat hooks for your curtains! Just attach the knobs to a nice sanded, stained, and sealed wooden base, and hang on the wall near your door.

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Pamela Cole Harris has been a writer for over 35 years (Yikes! Has it been that long?) Her fun, tongue-in-cheek approach to decorating has made Home and Garden Makeover.com one of the most popular décor sites on the net. She brings the same spirit of fun and practical advice to her newest site at: DIY Home Decor

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