One of the best ways to dress up a dull space is to get creative with some very ordinary things, like curtains for example. Have you every had to hang curtains over a window, only to find that your cute curtains would be left hanging over a foot above the floor? Well, instead of making the mistake of just leaving them dangling awkwardly above the floor, get creative!

Design Tip #1: Moxii suggests pairing solid panels with decorative table runners, yes, table runners! The width of most table runners makes for a perfect band at the end of a short curtain panel and will most likely add just the right amount of length so that your curtains can “kiss” the floor. Not only does it add a great touch to the bottom of your curtain panels, but it also allows you to raise your window treatment higher above the window, adding more visual height to a room. Take a look below to see how our panels turned out.

Here we paired a solid blue panel with a very interesting table runner.

Here, we paired a dark chocolate curtain with a deep red table runner, since our chairs have a busy pattern.

We even decided to leave the fringe on! It ads a stylish touch!

The next time you run into a curtain dilemma, remember that short panels can be saved and in a very creative way!

Design Tip #2: Moxii suggests making use of those big empty walls by creating a picture frame grid. We did this simply by taking decorative paper and placing each piece in a matching frame and lining the wall. You can also use decorative fabric, pictures, plant leaves, or anything that displays a coordinating look in the frames. You can also use frames with mats for a little bit different look. Take a look below for how our paper frame grid turned out.

Picture frame grid

a view from the side

We decided to go with 12″ x 12″ frames for this project so that we would not have to cut the paper sizes down, which helped us complete this project in about 30 minutes! We also suggest planning out your grid on the floor before the hanging begins so that you have a better idea of how your pictures will flow (but you can still switch it up on the wall). Also, it is easier to measure out your grid on the wall before you hang the pictures, so you can ensure that each frame is the correct distance apart. We also suggest using a level and a ruler so that your frames won’t fall to one side.

Be sure to tell Moxii how our tips help you if you venture to attempt any of them!