I’ve been dreaming of long, textured, linen curtains that pool dramatically on the floor. Why? So the kids can play hide and seek or maybe use them as napkins? Or maybe so the cats can have a grand old time swinging from one to the other by their claws. *Eyeroll* Obviously, I have several reasons I don’t want to invest in super expensive linen drapes. We can’t have nice things, here (jk, jk). BUT I’m always on the hunt for different ways to get the look I love for less and this drop cloth curtain hack is my favorite, so far!

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There is something about nubby natural linen that is irresistible to me. The texture and warmth it adds to a space instantly ups the cozy factor. I wanted to add little bit of extra warmth in our dining room after installing the crisp, white bead board. But its expense is something I’m just not able to invest in at this stage – and honestly, I would rather invest my savings in “new-to-me” Marketplace finds.

Cheap Drop Cloth Curtain Hack

I’ve heard about folks using drop cloths from hardware stores as curtains. “Intriguing!” I mused. After a quick search, I decided to try a few 6 x 9 canvas cloths from Amazon. See what I ordered here. You can find these at most home supply stores as well (Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart, etc.).

Right when I opened the packaging I was obsessed! The canvas was textured but soft — I threw ours in the washing machine and they softened immediately. There are small variations in speckling that give them the look of linen. I also love the color of the natural canvas. I found it was an easy blend into my neutral color palette but also would work with about any style.

I just used the same drapery hooks and rings that I used for my new sew DIY curtain project – see that here – and folded the cloth for a good 10-12 inch overhang. This allows for some extra pooling on the floor.

So, how are they holding up to our zoo of a household? Brilliantly, so far. And if the worst should happen (think grape juice and chocolate cake) I can easily toss them in the wash or be out $10 as opposed to hundreds. WINE! Whoops — that’s an autocorrect I’m not going to change. WIN! Tell me what you think of this curtain hack and cheers to cheap and easy! Be well, friends.