Hide An Outdated Dishwasher With An Adorable Curtain Hack

You've spent hours perfecting your kitchen décor. That ugly light fixture? Swapped out for something chicer. Those dated, orange cabinets? Painted in a fresher hue. Your open shelves? Decked in charming vintage finds. There's just one problem: your dishwasher stands out like a sore thumb. Of course, dishwashers aren't designed to be cute; they're there to clean the dishes. But who says your hard-working appliance has to be an eyesore? Just grab a magnetic curtain rod and attach some café curtains to give your plain dishwasher a stylish upgrade on a budget.

This decorating hack will instantly make your kitchen look more cottagecore. However, instead of the popular sink skirt, it's a dishwasher skirt. We love that it adds a nice pop of pattern and color. Plus, the soft texture is great for breaking up hard lines and sleek surfaces that often reign supreme in the kitchen. If that wasn't enough, this curtain hack is renter-friendly and doesn't require advanced DIY skills. All this while covering up your drab dishwasher.

The first thing you'll want to do is measure your dishwasher. You don't want the curtain to be too short and hang awkwardly, or too narrow so that it looks flat. 36-inch long curtains will usually do the trick here. You might also want to aim for something two to three times the width of your dishwasher to achieve that classic, pleated look. Once you've jotted down your measurements, it's time to begin the curtain hunt.

You can either DIY your quaint café curtains or buy ready-made curtains. And don't worry if you can't settle on only one print. The best part about this hack is that it's easy to change things up when you want to. Say it's springtime and floral patterns would be more on theme. In this case, you might fancy jinchan Floral Farmhouse Kitchen Curtains. Once summer rolls around, trade it in for breezy stripes in country-chic colors like sage green, mustard yellow, or hazy blue. 

Slide your curtains onto the magnetic curtain rod — even better if it's adjustable, such as the YYST 16"-28" Magnetic Curtain Rod. Then again, you could pick more sophisticated hardware like the Gold Magnetic Curtain Rod by Coquilles. Slap it onto the dishwasher door, and there you go. Just be prepared: the curtains can quickly get dirty from everyday use, so opt for ones that are easy to wash.