Easy updates for your RV window treatments

Last updated on September 22nd, 2023 at 08:29 pm

One of the first considerations in an RV remodel is what to do with the windows? Whether you have outdated cornices and valances or just plain brown faux leather ones like ours, something has got to give. Updating your RV window treatments is one of the simplest and least expensive ways to personalize your camper and make it yours! I’ve spent a lot of time on Pinterest and Facebook looking for inspiration and will share some of my favorites here.

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Fabric First

A designer told me when working on my RV remodel I need to consider fabric first. She advised, “It’s easier to match paint color to fabric than it is to match fabric to paint color.” I had a basic idea of what I liked, but don’t know much about fabrics. Lucky for me, she was staying at the same campground and took me shopping!

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Here are some things to consider before you start looking at fabrics. The most important is where you plan to use it. Are you planning to cover outdated cornices or valances? Maybe add curtains for your living room or bedroom?

Updating Your RV Window Treatments

Cornices or Valances

There are two simple fixes to outdated or dark cornices and valances: cover them or remove them. I absolutely love the bright colors that Stacy from You, Me & The RV used to cover hers.

Update your RV window boxes, valances, or cornices with fresh fabrics. Banish the brown RV interior forever! — Photo Credit: Stacy @ You, Me & the RV

Check out this tutorial to see how easy it is to do it yourself!

The other option, as shown by Mountain Modern Life below, is to remove them all together.

Here's a terrific video tutorial on how to remove the out dated valances in your RV. One of the best ways of rejuvenating your dark RV interior is by updating your RV window treatments. Check out these simple, affordable RV window treatment ideas.

Here’s their video tutorial on how to do it yourself:

Curtains

Depending on the room, consider how much light you want to filter in or out. For example, if you’re goal is to lighten up the living room, you may want to opt for sheer curtains to allow more light into the space. Ashley Mann of RV Inspiration made the curtains below from bedsheets.

Or try a splash of color with coordinating throw pillows like these.

To brighten up and personalize your RV living space, try a splash of color with curtains and throw pillows. One of the best ways of rejuvenating your dark RV interior is by updating your RV window treatments. Check out these simple, affordable RV window treatment ideas. — Photo credit: Ronnie Marie

Consider a heavier fabric in a room where you want more privacy like the bedroom.

For a simple way to update an RV bedroom during your remodel, consider colorful curtains. One of the best ways of rejuvenating your dark RV interior is by updating your RV window treatments. Check out these simple, affordable RV window treatment ideas. — Photo credit: Anna Creel

I opted for no-sew cafe curtains made out of fabric shower curtains.

Need Help? More Ideas? No Problem!

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I’ll be the first to admit that decorating is not my strong suit. That’s where friends and Pinterest come in handy.

If you need more ideas for updating your RV window treatments, head over to RV Inspiration, a great website devoted to helping you make your RV feel more like home. Be sure to read this terrific article with several RV Window Makeover Ideas!

Another great place to find design solutions for your RV remodeling efforts is Pinterest. I created an RV decor board to help me keep track of things I like. There are many great tutorials that provide step-by-step ins instructions on Pinterest as well.