Introduction
There are many ways to discover great deals for curtains. Home curtains are an easy way to change the look and feel of a room. Many people change window treatments for each season. This will not be overly expensive as long as you shop to get the best deals on curtains, home windows will look fresh and up to date each season throughout the year.
Step 1
Shop at the times of year when curtains home are offered for deep discounts. The best times of year to buy home curtains is the months of January, February, July and August. The end of January, beginning of February is when stores want to clear items from the fall and winter out of their stores, this is a good time to shop for curtains. Home curtains that can be bought and put away for next fall and winter can be bought at discounted prices. At the end of July and beginning of August stores are getting rid of spring and summer items to make way for the new fall and winter items. This again is a good time to buy curtains. Home curtains bought at the end of summer can be used for the following spring and summer.
Step 2
Shop online and use discount codes. Shop websites where curtains are sold. Before making a purchase, search for discount codes for that particular website. You can often find codes for a certain percentage off the total price of a purchase and/or free shipping. Combining a discount code when shopping at a website that has curtains on sale will give you and even greater deal.
Step 3
If you are handy with a sewing machine, make your own. You can make simple curtains in the fabrics of your choice. You may want to look for patterns or you can make up your own. Buy fabrics when they are on sale at your favorite fabric store, or search on Ebay for a great assortment of fabrics. Whip them up and hang your curtains, home windows will give you a sense of pride and accomplishment each time you look at them.
Step 4
Shop yard sales. During warm weather months, yard sales pop up in most neighborhoods. This is a wonderful opportunity to shop for curtains. Home curtains that one homeowner is tired of, could be the perfect addition to your home's windows. Curtains do not get the same wear and tear as many household items so they often still look great when you pick them up at yard sales. Wash them and put them up in your home.
Step 5
Organize a curtains, home goods household swap party with friends. Everyone can get together and go through each others items, taking what they want. You may find some great curtains for free this way. At the same time you are giving great items to your friends.
Tips
For an easy and inexpensive way to make curtains look high end when they are really bargain basement, let your creativity shine though. Spruce up your curtains, home curtains do not have to be hung up as is. You can add your own touches to them for a one of a kind window treatment.
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