The current style of draperies is simple, with side panels that go to the floor on a beautiful rod.  Overly done draperies with valances, swags and embellishments can be a turn off for most buyers.  And most people assume that new draperies are quite expensive.

 

Because swags use a lot of fabric, you can sometimes repurpose them into side panels as we did in this home.  We cut them in half, sewed a rod pocket at the top and hung them.  And we didn’t have to purchase a thing!