DIY Window Ideas That Will Make Your Living Room Look EXPENSIVE!

[@y2kgalaxee]

I love the obstacles you overcame! "Success is determined not by whether or not you face obstacles, but by your reaction to them". This quote is attributed to Ben Carson

[@elizabethboggs9058]

You are such an amazing woman! Your energy level is beyond anything….don’t know how you manage all you do. So…I’m nominating you for an Academy Award for being such an inspiration for ALL WOMEN! Let’s go ladies. We can do this 👏🏻👏🏻

[@kkgibbs1]

This feels like when I try these projects. I'm so glad you included the delays for items, the mistakes, things like the sewing machine not working, the curtain rod falling, etc. It happens to me all the time and I always wonder, "Why can't I get things done without all the trouble like everyone else?" But now I see, everyone runs into bumps just like me. It just makes you more that relateable and makes me want to keep going even if I run into trouble.

[@11212lala]

Give Dollie a treat every time she sits on her new couch. She will eventually get to where that’s her favorite place. Those mammoth curtains are so beautiful and perfect. And WOW what a difference painting the handles made! 🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@cherihammond4614]

Just wanted to say you are looking so good lately. You've always been beautiful but recently you are looking like your old healthy self. It makes my heart happy for you. ❤️

[@janredfern3218]

Dolly is a little princess and she will do as she wishes lots of luck

[@jhutch1681]

and rightly so!

[@kkabsher4601]

Conduit pipe for curtains. Paint or use rub n buff. Love Dollee’s new comfy chair. I hope she loves it, too!

[@shindees7676]

I love the grid on the doors it evaluates them to a new level.......

[@marcyfalconer1275]

Dolly doesn't want a new chair, she found her spot. Same thing happened to us. We love our fur babies!! The curtains look very elegant. Thank you for the video.

[@1poundatatime]

It is obvious that you put so much love and care into everything you do. I am sorry you had a rough time. Your home is beautiful and you make it even more beautiful because of your heart.

[@lilolmecj]

The curtain installation was so real! Especially if you are working alone.😸

[@jennbidwelledwardson2885]

The peel & stick molding is genius. The drapes are the perfect finishing touch. The room looks amazing. Your perseverance is a good reminder to me to keep after the little projects around my house to give it the perfect finishing touch, even when I hit roadblocks.

[@catherinestrong4470]

Love the all window treatment. Your patience is unmatched

[@juliekalivoda484]

Oh my word! Great job on the panes and the curtains! I cant believe all the work you did on the drapes, but boy they look so good! There is nothing you can’t do - you are truly amazing!❤

[@mellycsa4553]

I think precious little Dolly isn't giving up her comfy chairs. She has them formed to her little body. I hope she loves the new.. Her precious little sweetie will have her own chair. She is a cutie. 🙏✝️🐕🙏

[@-angie.]

This is absolutely gorgeous, what an amazing transformation! The only thing to say is... You're BRILLIANT! Lol and Dolly... good luck! She knows she's the queen and she will choose her own throne!😂😂😂💖💖

[@lindasells4476]

Thanks, Natalee I love watching you, I get so excited watching you that it makes me want to try some of the things that you make you are so amazing NO matter how hard it gets you just keep going

[@Jan-uo3so]

I just love watching your channel! The sliders look fantastic with the grid pattern. And as for Miss Dolly, perhaps if you put her little blanket on the chair/ pillow where she likes to perch herself it will get her smell on that blanket. And you can transfer it to her bedding. Or take one of the boys used t-shirts with their smell on it and put it on her little sofa so she is drawn to it. Good luck. Keep us posted in the future about Dolly moving to her location.

[@shygirl-vg9re]

Love the grids and people do say you are creating more pictures to see through. Dolly is lucky to have the dog bed and eventually I believe she will like her own space. Especially when the room is full of people. The drapes are also perfect. You did an amazing job.

[@marilynsaint8251]

Is there anything that you can't do?!! I love the grids, it completely changed the look of your room and it was already sooo nice. It is my opinion that you performed a miracle....I had faith in you the entire time!!

[@2006marsha]

Wow Nat. The grids updated your doors. And your curtains came out beautiful. Looks like Dolly likes her new couch. So so adorable.

[@charlotteragan6583]

Conduit, 3/4 inch thin wall pipe makes the best longer curtain rods. I love the grid in the windows.

[@stephaniegamble3571]

STUNNING!!!! I am AMAZED at how much this changed the look of those doors. It went from "Sliding doors" "Elegant Entryway " Absolutely beautiful and yes, it elevated it SOOOOO much. WOW! I didn't know this could be done, but, I WILL be doing it.

[@sherriwalker8019]

Oh, NataLee, those doors look so much more high-end. What a great idea!! The curtains look wonderful!! You're a "Jill" of all trades with the patience of Job! And a smile all along. 😊 Oh. My. Word. DIY Dollie's bed is adorable! Good luck getting her to change. Take care beautiful lady and God bless you and yours. ❤❤

[@roxiewallace2900]

I love everything you did! The grid absolutely elevates the look! And, seeing you facing challenges as you work on a project makes it real life. 😊 Love DIY Dollee!!❤

[@lynnneinast5716]

You are such a a great example of pushing through despite obstacles and WOW, what lovely results! Can’t wait to see your lovely room decorated for Christmas!

[@patriciabaldwin4680]

Love the grid! You did an EXCELLENT job with everything and little Dolly, she is ADORABLE!

[@NewSummitInc]

BRAVA! You are so talented... love how you continue to push through challenges. You are a great role model on how NOT to give up. Thank you!

[@janetbof4]

Patience is a virtue, trying at times for sure. Great job.

[@laurathomas4396]

Full disclosure, when I started watching this video, I didn’t think I would like the “panes” on the door. HOWEVER, WOW! IT LOOKS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! Great job Natalee!

[@sueayers7065]

Love everything you've done to the living room. Really stylish and sophisticated! And as for Dollee using her own special chair, maybe you could give her treats when she sits on it. Can't wait to see how you decorate for Christmas!! 🎄🎄✨

[@designedtothenines]

Thanks! I'm excited to decorate for Christmas too! Great idea for treats for Dollee.

[@pamelabrand5210]

You’re such an inspiration to me, showing us women we definitely do more than we think we can! The grids on the doors may have me attempting them on my 4 Panel sliding doors one day, they are gorgeous! Thank you for always giving me confidence that I can do it! Fingers crossed Miss DIY Dollee loves her sofa more! 💕

[@leeannoneal4847]

Omg, I love Dolly’s little sofa!!! She looks so regal on it! I love your living room windows and the drapes! So elegant. Nice job!

[@eileenalbanese5362]

My goodness, you are absolutely amazing. There is nothing you can’t do. You inspire me so much, I always get such great ideas and I try my best, but nothing compares to your work. Thank you for sharing❤❤❤.

[@sarahrenfrow9795]

Natalee, I remember when my mom made this type of drapes and how aggravating that tape and those pins were. I can’t believe these are ‘coming back’ into style! I will never mess with those things again. Of course, we laundered them at home. You made it look so easy, though.and, it looks beautiful at your doors. Congrats, Dollee, on your new sofa, you darling girl.

[@denaetaylor3861]

You are so adorable and patient!!! I love all of your videos!

[@theresaforte2202]

Thanks for showing those hiccups! It’s encouraging to see everything doesn’t always go as planned in YT world! You are definitely a trooper tackling that curtain panel! You did a great job!

[@elizabethhealey5609]

The couch you bay for Dollie is adorable I love the living home curtains and the D I Y in the door at the living room look gorgeous . Thank you to sharing your living room upgrade I love🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@tracewalker8772]

Awwww Dollee is such a cutie!! Your window treatments look excellent, great job NataLee!!! I don’t feel like this obstructs you view at all, very elegant!💕💕💕💕💕

[@marlenebeck1739]

Your persistence through the many setbacks was amazing. The end result is beautiful and so inviting ❤

[@shannabauer]

NataLee, I absolutely Love my Athena drill. Thank You!!

[@designedtothenines]

I'm SO glad!!

[@paulagrootelaar9005]

You are so amazing. You must have the patience of a saint. Thanks you for sharing this beautiful makeover.

[@arleendamico2734]

Your perseverance is absolutely astounding. You are very talented and one amazing woman. 😘

[@AnnetteMCastro-mj7rv]

It’s beautiful! Dolly is happy too❤

[@carmentrevino4704]

You really out did yourself. The sliding doors and the curtains look so beautiful. Pat yourself on the back. You did awesome job. So proud of you, for not quitting, when things were not going your way. Beautiful just beautiful.♥️🧓😘

[@suevanecek5113]

Oh my! What a time you had. It's good to see that those minor setbacks even happen to you. You showed us "not" to give up till the job is complete. Absolutely beautiful transformation. I just might try putting the grid on my patio doors.

[@Lorjarca]

🎯

[@michelebaldwin1942]

I agree with you-the sliding glass doors look terrific!

[@samanthavinson5030]

I love it, curtains/window grid, and of course Dolee’s seat. You did an amazing job💕🦋

[@RobertaBostrom]

You are amazing. You don’t give up. The window turned out beautiful. Keep moving Dollee to her bed. You have to retrain her.

[@cathyburgess714]

Your determination and patience with diy is INSPIRING!!!!!!

[@carolynknisely2383]

Amazing job and amazing patience.!!!

[@diannefallen8665]

I love what you did to the sliding doors. I love how you show us how to do things as you go. Thank you ❤

[@lilolmecj]

Regarding your video on the rental house in Arizona…where the wall was bowed behind the bathroom vanity countertop, here is a solution. Instead of or in addition to filling the gap with caulk, put a strip of quarter round trim. The PVC trim works really nicely because it has natural flex, and it is available in several profiles which can add some interest. I used the PVC ( not absolutely certain they are PVC, but some sort of plastic), baseboards and trim in my laundry room and bathrooms because it is excellent in damp environments. It looks great and is easy to work with after a short learning session. You have to cut it “fast” on your chop saw or the heat from the blade friction melts a bit. Cost wise I think it is fairly comparable to MDF, might be a bit more, but it can withstand splashes from the bath without degrading. I wish I didn’t have a whole garage full of tools, I would certainly buy yours. Maybe when my “house drill” dies I will replace it.

[@debrapresley7967]

I love that you are a real woman just trying to save a buck. Save us money to have our dream homes on a budget.

[@katemoore6249]

The grid is so much nicer than no grid and you did a beautiful job on t h e drapes!!

[@AbiNomac]

As always you do beautiful work. There’s nothing you can’t you do.

[@karenmomoftwins8847]

You are absolutely and amazingly talented! And then you also show us that even you have the problem with the darn curtain rods! I just love you thank you for all you do❤❤

[@tammymaynard2242]

There’s nothing you can’t do! I truly believe that!! You are such an inspiration for anyone..the curtains look beautiful 😍 and I love the doors too! I have the same problem with my cat, he has a beautiful little couch, but prefers my new couch and Mackenzie-Child pillows😂😂 your home is beautiful 😍 Thanks so much for sharing!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@marydoughten1151]

You totally amaze me! Is there anything you can’t do? ❤

[@brendamac4014]

This is absolutely beautiful and such a great idea. This has made such a huge impact on the look of the glass doors. Everyone should do this to their patio sliding doors. It has a huge wow factor in my opinion. Dolly is so precious. I love her new couch and it looks like she does too. We had our precious Buddy and Skittles for 17 years and they always had their own beds. They were never allowed on the furniture and they never seemed to want to get on the furniture. They always seemed to like having their own space. I miss them and I sometimes think about getting another dog but It’s difficult when I travel. I’ll just enjoy my grand dogs for now. Have a fabulous week. 🥰

[@orladevereaux5272]

Thanks for keeping it real. I had similar issues with my curtains, everything went wrong..but I finished. Love the channel. ❤❤❤

[@designedtothenines]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate your support and I'm thrilled to hear you finished your project despite the challenges!

[@gloriabeste3941]

I love that you got Dollie her own little seat. I’ve had little dogs and they have always loved sitting on the back of our chairs. They like being up high so they can see everything. I hope her little chair works out for you.

[@suewilliams29]

Natalee, I so enjoyed this episode, well of course, I always do. But I felt so bad when I suddenly laughed out loud when the rod fell. Then when it fell again I laughed even harder. After all the other issues and that happening just was laughable to see it happen to someone else besides me. And the look on your face. I really enjoy your show and the things that you make and do. I just want to sit down with you and Lisa and talk decorating and crafting. I'm glad you get to live so much closer to each other. I bet you love it. Keep up the wonderful work. May the next project be less eventful. 😁

[@DeniseJordan-mu9wk]

I was stressed just watching all the crazy stuff keeping you from having a smooth finish. I just hate that when things like this happen. But you did a great job and it all looks so beautiful.

[@designedtothenines]

I totally feel you! Sometimes you just gotta embrace the chaos and keep going. 😉

[@sarahwood3888]

I love the grids on the doors!! I think I will copy that!! I have about the same amount of luck when doing a project! Running out of something, something breaking, etc.! Everything turned out beautifully. Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@designedtothenines]

Thanks! It’s amazing how a simple detail can change the whole look!

[@loriweitzel]

Thank you for showing everything... the good and the bad. I had a day like this and I'm feeling defeated. This makes me see I'm not alone. 🙂❤

[@emmt1256]

Same

[@lindasells4476]

Dolly is so cute we have a little dog and he has his favorite place to lay and he loves loves soft blankets so good luck with getting Dolly to change

[@BrendaPhilyaw]

There aren’t enough adjectives to describe you!! But two I really like are: inspirational and adorable! You are so good at your job! The doors look grand and those drapes are awesome! You amaze me how you accomplish so much and you always seem so joyful! Sweet Dolly is so precious! I hope she leans to enjoy that doggie chair! She looks so cute in it, but she also looks cute on the back of YOUR chair! I have a little Shi Szu named Scarlett Grace and she has been my best buddy since my husband of almost fifty years passed away in Oct 2022. I could have a visit from you and Lisa if I lived in your area…..from the other cookie video. I haven’t ever put frozen orange juice in my dough but may give that a try. The cookies looked yummy! Thank you for letting us see the real you! You are appreciated! Nana Brenda

[@xiloaduarte8505]

Natalie you are Super Woman! Thank you for making us proud!❤👏

[@ktk2094]

Gorgeous. I admire your tenacity, you "Got 'er Done". Good luck with Dollee and her bed. 🐾 I think they like to be up higher so they can see more. ❤

[@AussieMom5353]

Dollee loves the chair because of the height...you're such a good dog Mom!!!

[@diydonna73]

Hi Natalie Love the Room it is beautiful. You always do such great work I wish I could do some of the things that you do You rock girl as far as your Dolly goes My daughter is a dog trainer She said as long as you continue to work with her when she's sitting on your couch say No and put her or show her where you want her to set Keep working with her and yes you can get her trained for her own chair thank you for sharing with us

[@mafish7962]

Lovely makeover ❤❤❤

[@designedtothenines]

Thank you! 😊

[@teeser2436]

It all looks spectacular!! You are so talented and love this room so much. Dolly is precious ❤️

[@deeneedler327]

Good luck retraining....the little fur babies have a mind of their own!!!

[@MHand623]

I totally agree with you. Your sliding doors look amazing. I love the grid lines. You definitely took it up 20 notches. The curtains are beautiful. You ran into a lot of issues, but in the end, it was so worth it because everything looks amazing. Oh, and Dollee is so cute. I think she may like your furniture better than hers because yours sit higher. 😊

[@michaliareeton3247]

You got there in the end with the curtains and the end result with the doors and curtains just wow .l am sure is with love her sofa just cosy

[@susanhaddan4633]

Ahhhh, cute little Dollie! I think she's gonna warm up to the little sofa. And all the hurdles you had to cross to get to the finish line with your window/door/drapes was worth it!! Love the finished product. Great job! Love your channel.

[@glenicepowell2979]

Wow! I love the grids! Great job on curtains…what a trying time you had! I hope Dollee loves her new couch!

[@suefarmer1440]

Your sliding doors look great!!!!! And Dolly seems to love her new couch!! xoxo

[@suephelps8123]

Sliders and drapes look beautiful, great job! As for Dollee, she seems to love her little couch as does my dog loves hers.

[@JustLikeDadbydesign_kc]

Aww we love Dolly!! My little frenchie Lola LOVES watching Dolly when she is on! :-)

[@MaryJohnson-c1y]

I think it look absolutely beautiful. Now Dolly well she can sit where she wants 😂❤❤❤

[@dorothystacker8416]

Your living room make over is beautiful! I love the sliding door. Diy Dolly, is so cute! I think she likes being up high so she can see every thing! Our fur babies we cant do nothing but love him!

[@teresataylor7527]

You have taught me many things. The most important thing is to just roll with it and where there's a will there's a way. Thank you so much for always hanging in there.

[@deniselove1585]

You sweated blood over this! Good job, and supreme determination to successfully complete!

[@pcpriore]

It looks beautiful. I felt for you putting drapes up. It happens to me all the time

[@claudinelorange529]

Wow verry nice Natalee ❤

[@lisawilson6071]

The doors look great.

[@Leta-p8e]

Hi NataLee What a stunning room. The set backs made it so much more fun to watch you over come all the problems . You are an inspiration to everyone. Leta from Canada ❤

[@kidwinqualey1091]

Thanks for showing the setbacks! It makes it easier to know professionals have setbacks!!!

[@sarabarrier2776]

Only you could do those curtains right! I would have had those things soooooo messed up 😂😂 Dolly is such a sweetheart❤ good luck trying to change her favorite places to sleep!

[@naomirichard1570]

Wow, I got tired watching you go to so much work!! You did a great job despite all of the setbacks. I need to work on my curtains. I think maybe you've inspired me to do that!

[@55miimii]

You rocked it girl. I knew you would! I love it!! As for Dollie, she'll get it. Use treats she'll do anything!! Lol ❤

[@arleendamico2734]

The window grid certainly makes the window look so much more elevated. The window looks awesome. The curtains are beautiful thank you for being who you are.😘

[@kristinthornton2690]

It's beautiful! Yay Natalie!

[@lolaottinger3038]

Such a beautiful room. I love the four chairs for intimate conversations! If I were to ever re-do my living space, I would do the exact same thing.

[@janteynor5524]

You had quite a few obstacles in the video Natalee! But you came through with flying colors…your living room is beautiful! 😊

[@janfontana2530]

Your just amazing💎 No way I could handle the beautiful drapes...you did great, they look so beautiful... Love the sliders, what a difference that makes..And of course love Dollee's chair, so sweet. She's so precious. I could never live without my fur babies, they give us so much love❤💓💕 That room looks so warm, and cozy now. Christmas is going to be fabulous🎄🎀

[@parrishlake7321]

Dolly is precious! I had two schnauzers and they were my babies. They are worth every penny and more!!❤

[@mariawilliams1314]

What a transformation Natalie! I love the grids because it removes the concept of the regular patio sliders and the drapes and cornice board are just gorgeous. I would have given up on the drapes probably at the beginning but you are one patient and determined person. My children said I became a different person when i started sewing and it wasn’t meant in complimentary way. Dolly’s bed and blanket are just adorable and I hope it helps if not I guess you better invest in a good upholstery cleaning machine. 😊❤😊