Dress Up Your Windows This Fall Using A Beautiful Shower Curtain Rod Decor Hack

Displaying your goofy seasonal decor on every available surface and following a few tricks for styling a fall table to drastically transform your space will help you embrace cyclical changes with panache. Yet, you might be overlooking an important fixture in your home: your windows. Sure, the draperies do a good job of making them look pretty, but how about dressing them up in seasonal garb and turning them into fall windows? All you need is a shower curtain rod and some fall-inspired decor to achieve the desired look.

Better yet, this fall decor hack is one of the smart ways to repurpose a shower curtain rod in your home. However, if you don't have one or two spare rods lying around, grab an Amazon Basics 24- to 36-inch adjustable shower curtain rod for about $15 from Amazon. Ensure you measure the width of your windows before ordering one to avoid unwanted issues down the line. You also want to look at the weight capacity of the rod before piling it high with decor since you don't want it to come crashing down all of a sudden. Regarding the decor items, get out your mini pumpkins, acorns, pinecones, autumn-hued garlands and foliage to get your windows, doors, or entryway fall-ready.

The shower curtain rod hack is an adorable DIY to get your home ready for fall. Simply suspend the rod between two walls or lay it over a table to decorate it adequately before hanging it up over your windows. In case you're using an old rod and are worried about its not-so-good looks, wrap it in a slit pool noodle (Dollar Tree sells a foam one for $1.25) of your choice. Plus, this will make it easier for you to wrap the decorations on top. Alternatively, if you have a built-in ledge over your window, you can use it as the base for your decorations.

Once you have the desired base, top it up with fall-esque garlands and foliage (a 13-inch fall foliage stem costs $1.25 at Dollar Tree). In case you aren't using pool noodles and the decorations don't come with hooks, secure them to the rod with a thin rope. You can even use zip ties to keep the decorations in place. Ensure your loops don't have any loopholes, or they won't be able to defy gravity. You also don't want to squish the garlands or place them too close together, or you'll have to use more materials and deal with unsightly bald spots. Fill in the gaps with fillers like clip-on pumpkins, faux flowers, acorns, and cut-up bushes, grass, or luau skirts. Experiment with varied decor and different materials for a unique fall window decor. After you're done, hang the rod in its intended spot and loop one to two strings of fairy lights to light it up once the sun goes down.