Window shades are sometimes a necessary evil, especially in childrens' rooms. And most of the time, they're ugly and boring. A huge swath of white when pulled down, an annoying obstruction when pulled up.
But they needn't be boring. With a little paint and imagination they can become superstars in any room. Since I'm all about the paint, I love to paint cotton shades to coordinate with the room. A beautifully painted window shade can even stand alone -- no other window treatment needed. If you don't have artistic talent, buy a stamp or do as I did above and paint a checkerboard. Checks are a neutral style that coordinate well with other prints.
Cotton shades are easier to paint than the plastic/vinyl type, but they can be painted, too. Just make sure you get the kind of craft paint that works well on a plastic surface. Finish off the look with an interesting shade pull --- a tassel, a cluster of glass grapes, etc.
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