DIY swing-arm curtain rod?

Question

Is there an easy way to make your own swing-arm curtain rods? Or maybe a way to modify a similar set-up, like a plant holder that has a swing-arm?

Answer 1

Sure why not? Anything that will hold up the curtain and will be the width you want. I didn't want to put up curtain rods on my small little laundry room window, but I had some pretty blue/white flowered curtains I wanted to hang there. (Actually I made the curtains out of a sheet.) Anyway, I used ribbon as a curtain rod, just threaded it thru the top hem, tied in a knot on both ends, then nailed the knots (inconspicuously) to the wall. Looks great. I used light blue rope material as tiebacks (a take off on the clothesline theme). I don't let my Hubby into my pretty laundry room cuz he would make a Plant Shed out of it and mess up all my matchy-matchy stuff. Sometimes laundry gets done in there!

Answer 2

Swing Arm Curtain Rod