Farmhouse Woven Shades with Updated Trim

Looking to add a touch of farmhouse charm to your windows? You can update the look of your home with stylish woven shades and fresh trim for less than $300! Here’s how transformed our eat-in kitchen nook into a cozy and inviting spot in just a few hours.

Transforming your windows doesn’t have to break the bank!

Here’s a step by step guide on how we revamped our kitchen nook with ease and style.

Farmhouse Woven Shades with Updated Trim

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Before We Began: The Space That Needed Help

We were well underway when we were making over our Timeless Farmhouse Kitchen. But the eat-in area still felt outdated and cramped.

Check out this before:

This bulky, dated island hogged all that natural light. And the lackluster window trim was more “meh” than “ooh!”

Plus, the trim around the outside of each window was poorly installed and dated.

We knew we needed custom window treatments to bring in the cozy vibes we were craving for this space.

Back at our Tennessee home, we installed some woven shades and loved the look.

But these shades were heavy, pricey and had a cumbersome metal continuous cord loop that you had to pull up and down.

So I went searching for a cordless option and love the ones that I found!

Out with the Old: Removing the Island and Trim

Before we could begin, we started the demolition process.

We said buh-bye to the oversized island and scraped off the old popcorn ceiling.

What a difference it makes having that island gone! Instantly, the room felt more open and inviting.

Next we began the process of removing the sad, old window casing trim that was barely hanging on.

There was chair molding on the walls and we decided it would be best to remove that as well.

To get the walls ready for new trim, Trent smoothed things out with mud (joint compound) magic. Then we could finally move on to the trim installation.

Now we were ready for a fresh, clean look.

Installing the Window Trim

For this bay window, we needed to have the trim fit under the bulk head.

Here are the sizes of boards we used.

For each window, we used 1 x 3 primed trim boards for the sides.

To top the framing, I cut the 1 x 3 trim board one inch wider than the side boards and installed it with a 1/2 inch overhang on each side.

And finally to cap off the top framing, I cut a 1 x 2 primed trim board one inch wider than the top frame giving it that classic craftsman look.

Tip: One way to trim costs is to find areas you can cut corners. If you’re looking to save money, you can leave the lower trim intact like we did.

Once we had installed the framing, we painted the trim around with a fresh coat of satin in basic trim white and the trim was ready to shine!

Adding the Woven Shades

We couldn’t wait until we added these woven blinds!

We chose the Cordless Woven Wood Shades in the Winthrop Tortoise color from Blinds.com.

It was a beautiful blend of natural tones that instantly warmed up the space!

There are lots of unique variations of natural colors for these cordless shades, and there’s even the option of ordering a free sample!

These shades are lightweight, made from high quality materials like grasses, reeds, and paper/polyester combos that blend well with a variety of design preferences. 

And best of all, installation says it only takes 15-20 minutes!

When ordering, they give some great tips on taking measurements so that you get the perfect fit.

How to Install Woven Shades

1. We started by removing the brackets from the frames.

2. Fit the blinds in place and mark where the brackets go.

The brackets are installed to the top as well as the front of the window frame.

We found that having the cordless shades fully lifted made this process much easier.

We opted for an inside mount, meaning the blinds are inside the window frame.

Next, you install the mounting bracket with the screws provided.

3. Using a drill, we predrilled pilot holes into the window frame before screwing the brackets in place.

Since these are raised up and down through pulling on the bottom of the shade, opting to have the brackets installed on both the top and front of the window frame will help secure the frame and help with ease of use! 😉

4. Once the brackets are hung, you can install the blinds.

As you can see, the guide holes are very wide, making it perfect to adjust the bracket placement from side to side.

Why We Love These Shades

What I love about these blinds is that the cord mechanism is completely hidden.

No more messy cords!

So when you want the blinds drawn, you simply pull down from the bottom frame of the blinds or push them up to put them into place.

This is a huge child safety feature if you have any young children in your home.

You can always check out my video of how these work.

As you can see, we didn’t choose a high level of privacy for this bay window.

It overlooks our backyard which is surrounded by trees providing any privacy we may need.

I LOVE THESE BLINDS!

The beautiful natural tones of the woven fibers match our flooring perfectly.

They offer a clean look with a cordless lift without the weight of the natural woven material being a concern.

We installed all three blinds in less than 30 minutes!

In fact – I love these so much that I ordered another set for our Sunroom.

They come in a variety of colors, have the option for installation services and also have free shipping!

It’s an economical way to add new window treatments to your home with a stunning natural look!

So let’s breakdown the final cost for this bay window makeover.

Cost Breakdown

Updated Pricing as of 9/24:

• Update Trim – $53
• Essential Cordless Woven Wood Blinds – $233

Total: $286

Finding the right window treatment was very dependent on the final price for us.

To be able to tranform a dated space for less than $300 is amazing!

I love how this turned out and was perfect for the final reveal of our Timeless Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation!

Questions We Frequently Get Asked

Just curious how you completed an entire room for under $300 when one 57×46 blind runs around $150?

You are correct, large windows will cost more. My windows were average size, the largest 36×36 and the smaller 18 x 36, so that helped in keeping the costs lower. 

Another tip is to wait to push that order button until they launch a holiday sale – that’s when they add an extra discount that helps to snag extra savings.

Where did you get the shades from your Tennessee House?

Those woven shades are gorgeous, but expensive and came from The Shade Store. Sadly, they have discontinued them, but can find similar ones at Blinds.com.

You can read all the details about those blinds in this original post.

How has the cordless mechanism been holding up on these shades now going on 4 years later? Do you put the shades up and down a lot?

We did have to replace a set immediately after installation when we found one mechanism was a bit off, which the company replaced with no problems.

Honestly, we don’t pull these shades on a daily basis, so that may be something to consider. However, the shades in my sons rooms are used daily and have held up great!

How difficult is it to clean these blinds?

Cleaning them is super easy! We use an attachment and vacuum them, but you could also wipe them down with a soft cloth depending on how smooth your grass weave is.

Do these come with a room darkening liner option?

Not these particular ones, however there are more options for those on the website, as well as roman shades and roller shades.

Other Options for Your Windows:

• Privacy Liner: This can be super helpful if you are wanting light filtering or privacy from close neighbors. Another option is to add a blackout liner as a room darkening feature or if you need more light control.
• Outside Mount: Our windows are mounted on the inside of the frame, but there is an option to have them mounted outside the window as well.
• Remote Control Motors: Some window shades have the option of being controlled by a remote. We have one in our basement that plugs in and uses a remote to raise and lower the blind with a touch of a button.

This DIY project was a game changer for this eat-in space.

The natural tones of the woven shades perfectly complement our flooring, and the cordless design is a total win.

Updating your window treatments with farmhouse trim and woven shades is a simple, budget-friendly way to enhance your home’s style.

So if you are in the market for new shades for your window coverings, these shades are a stylish and affordable solution!