Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Family Room Mistreatments

I finally did my family room mistreatments!!


It really couldn't have been any easier! I actually found ready-made valances at Wal-Mart. By Better Homes & Gardens no less! And with the prettiest trim already on there!! But I don't care for the 80's valance look with the ruffle at the top. I wanted a cleaner, more updated look!


Here comes the mistreatment:


Got some 1x4's that were 2 inches longer than my window frame.

Attached valance with a staple-gun on the top. (Lining up the stiched seam with the front edge of the board. This still allowed a 14inch drop for the mistreatment!)

Wrapped valance around the side of the board and did a staple in the back.

Trimmed the excess so it would fit neatly by the window frame.

Attached L-brackets to wall.

Placed mistreatment on top. (I didn't even bother to attach them to the L-brackets!)


And that's it! So super-easy!!

These were done in a matter of minutes!! Yay! :)



I'm going to be working on some more mistreatments in my home, and also finishing up the sunroom so I can reveal it to you on Friday!!!
Have a great day!


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27 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    I love it, and it sounds super easy!! I am going to do it my great room this weekend, the windows have been naked for 6 years! Thanks- Krista

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  2. StaceyJanuary 28, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Pretty! Isn't it amazing how little changes like that can just make you so happy?

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Those look amazing!

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  4. Shell in your PocketJanuary 28, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    Wow..looks wonderful! You make is sound so easy but I don't know if I am convinced of that yet!
    smile!
    -sandy toe

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  5. Decor To AdoreJanuary 28, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    They look so good!

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  6. BetsyJanuary 28, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Cannot beat cute and easy. Can't wait for sunroom.

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  7. ChristyJanuary 28, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    Very pretty and you do make it sound so easy! I really need to get on window treatments for our family room. I'm thinking that will be my spring project:)

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  8. duchessJanuary 28, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    They look great. I love pretty & easy (and BH & G at walmart).

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  9. DebJanuary 28, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    Looks really good. And how much easier could you get. You didn't even have to sew anything... instant beauty.

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  10. BrittanyJanuary 28, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    Those look great. I did the ol' staple to a board trick too, but I used a leftover bedskirt! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Mandi ShandiJanuary 28, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    Beautiful and elegant! I am usually a Target kinda gal, but it is much further away than Wal-Mart and they have been stepping up their game lately with the Better Homes and Gardens line. I found some great curtain panels there last week and just love 'em!

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    that look great! and thanks for sharing how you did it - very crafty!

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  13. {darlene}January 28, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    Oh, that is such a good idea! smart girl. gawgeous room.

    Darlene

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  14. Remodeling GuyJanuary 28, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    Hey, great job on the Mistreatments!
    I wanted to thank you for your comment on my guest post at Nesting Place!
    If you did go leave me a question, I will get to it soon!
    Remodeling Guy

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  15. Kami @ Home of 5January 28, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    Love this! Of course I have a question (I always do.).

    When you say you pulled the sides down and stapled it to the back, where exactly did you staple it? For the life of me I can't figure out how you're keeping the sides down.

    Thanks!!

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  16. Our Complete FamilyJanuary 28, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    They look great! I love your family room colors!!!

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  17. JennyJanuary 28, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    I love how you call them mistreatments!!

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  18. Stacey @ The Blessed NestJanuary 28, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    Kami, (and others interested)

    I'll show pics on another post being more specific with my directions!! :)

    I'm glad that you all like how it turned out!!

    Blessings,
    Stacey

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  19. UnknownJanuary 28, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    Love those mistreatments! I would have never thought to attach them like that to "get rid" of that ruffle! Genius!

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  20. BlueCastleJanuary 29, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    That looks really great! Love the fabric. :)

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  21. ShannonJanuary 29, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    Oh, I can't wait till Friday! :)

    Those look great! I love the fabric.

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  22. Mrs. PittmanJanuary 29, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    It looks great. And it was cheap and fast. A winning combination :)
    I did a mistreatment of my own today and am so proud of myself.

    Thanks for the inspiration!

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  23. Melissa MillerJanuary 30, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Hi Stacey that came out really pretty!
    I love it! :)

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  24. DarleneJanuary 30, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    Your mistreatments look fabulous! I LOVE that whole room as a matter of fact!!!

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  25. Kami @ Home of 5January 31, 2009 at 12:46 AM

    One more question! Do you remember the paint color of this room? I'm looking for a cream that's not too yellow or gray and this might work.

    Thanks!

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  26. LyndaFebruary 5, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    This is great! Solved my dilema I was having with a certain shelf I wanted at the top of one of my windows and how it wouldn't bulge in the middle. Problem solved now! Thanks.

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    Don't you just love the BH@G line at Walmart. That is where I got my curtains for my LR/DR. Very clever idea Stacey!

    Hugs,
    LeAnn:)

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