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Quick Change Artist

I've been sick of the shades on my back doors since I bought our house, but never got around to changing them. I just couldn't figure out what I wanted to do and could never committ. Last week, I finally bit the bullet and bought something simple and classic that I love, inspired by my friends John and Sherry and what is now Young House Love.

A quick trip to Target, $60 and about 20 minutes later, I had a much sleeker looking back door that I could actually enjoy the view out of, along with what looks like a larger room because of the positioning of the curtain rod above the doors. This is a tip from John and Sherry that makes your windows look longer, the ceiling higher and your room bigger. I'm going to replicate this on several windows throughout my house because I love the way it turned out!

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  1. PaulaJuly 13, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    I've thought about doing something similar, but I was worried the curtains would get in the way of the door opening and get ripped off. Have you had any problems gettting in and out of your door?

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  2. Sweet, Sassy, Southern and ClassyJuly 13, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    such a small change made such a huge difference! it looks great!

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  3. Pinot after PlaydatesJuly 13, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    looks great...and I love that wall color!

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  4. CarenJuly 13, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    Looks pretty! I too love your wall color!

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  5. JillJuly 13, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    Looks great! Thrifty and classy all in one!

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  6. Baker's CakesJuly 13, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    Isn't it amazing what a big difference such a little thing can make!?! It looks great!

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  7. LyndsAUJuly 13, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    love john and sherry :) and love the new look and loooove the color of your walls!

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  8. KACJuly 13, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    Looks great!!

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  9. nannyJuly 13, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    You did good! Looks great! Don't you love Target? Wish we had one...I have to drive 45 miles...but I do it with pleasure/ha

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  10. AnnaJuly 13, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    LOOKS GREAT!

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  11. Sherry @ Young House LoveJuly 14, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    Love it love it love it. And thanks for the shout out! You definitely spiffed that door up and we love that Target came to the rescue (as it does so often for us)!

    xo,
    Sherry (& John)

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  12. Carol AnneJuly 14, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    Which brings me to a favor I wanted to ask you...

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  13. Blue-Eyed BrideJuly 15, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    oh wow it looks great!!!

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  14. Hokie GirlJuly 16, 2009 at 7:35 AM

    Love it and love Young House Love too!!! Great job!

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  15. Prissy Southern PrepJuly 21, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    I love the after! What a huge difference!

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