Who says decor always has to be serious? Create a fun and themed curtain rod that’s perfect for a kid’s room, rec room, or play room. These simple-to-create projects pay homage to a favorite pastime and make use of equipment that you just can’t part with for sentimental reasons.
Whimsical Windows. You can adapt this concept to all kinds of sports equipment, from skis and bows to pool cues. Just make sure the potential rod is small enough in diameter to accept tabbed curtains or curtain rings with clips.
To make this inline skate-themed rod, we had galvanized pipe cut to length and threaded to replicate a railing. Then we added 90-degree elbows on the ends, and attached wheels to them with hot glue. Continue through the slides for even more curtain rod ideas!
New or old golf clubs are a snap to turn into functional curtain rods. To enhance the theme, use a glue gun to fasten lightweight practice golf balls to the front of each curtain clip.
The fan who dreams of goal nets is sure to love a hockey stick curtain rod. Sticks intended for younger players work as well as larger ones. Glue a puck on each blade to complete the look.
If the fishing enthusiast in your life has graduated to a rod and reel, that bamboo pole can still serve a purpose. Glue a bobber at each end of the pole to continue the theme. Then glue a lure to each curtain ring clip. Snip the barbs off the hooks for safety.
