Tree Branch Curtain Rod: 15 DIY Tutorials

A branch curtain rod is an excellent way to infuse a rustic appeal in your interiors. A piece of nature in your abode would be a welcome break from the artificial monotony induced by the brick, mortar, plastic and metal, characteristic of modern homes.

Tree Branch as Curtain Rod

In this tutorial, the bark is chipped off a tree branch with a flat headed screwdriver and then it is sanded to give it the desired texture. A coat of Polycrylic is then administered to get rid of bugs if any. The remaining details come with the post linked above.

How to Make a Branch Curtain Rod

In this step-by-step, iron plant hangers were fixed upside down to the walls at the top of windows that acted as the cradles to hang the branch curtain rod.

Branch for a Curtain Rod

Saw off a few tree branches being careful to leave behind a handful of stubs, whittle off the bark and shape well to make this unique curtain rod.

Tree Branch for a Curved Curtain Rod

Collect a few long tree branches during your walks to the greenery and clean them nicely with a scrub brush and rug. Follow that up with spray painting them in black and sealing them off with polyurethane. You can also leave the tree branch with its natural color. A lovely tree branch rod is ready for your favorite curtains! 

Make a Curtain Rod from a Tree Branch

A couple of bike hooks were used to fix this curved branch curtain rod firmly in place on the wall. 

Curtain Rod Made From Birch Branch

The little curve in the birch branch adds to the looks of this tree branch curtain. The supplies for this project are branches, curtains, curtain tie-backs, measuring tape, stapler and drill.

Using a Branch as a Curtain Rod

Make a Curtain Rod from a Branch

This attractive piece of interior décor is hanged at just the right edge and center from brackets and allowed to angle down beautifully towards the left side that has no support.

Wood Branch Curtain Rod

Branch Curtain Rod Painted White

In the linked post, the author is going gaga over all things white in her home décor. Check out the part where she talks about making white branch curtain rods.

Hanging a Branch Curtain Rod

Branch Curtain Rod in a Curved Shape

The exciting tree branch curtain rod idea described in the linked article is worth a try.

Curtain Rod Made From a Natural Branch

Rustic Branch Rod for a Curtain with Grommets

Shower Curtain Rod Made With a Tree Branch

Clicking on the above link will take you to a site that features different curtain hardware ideas in the form of a slideshow. You just need to go the second slide for a brilliant shower curtain rod DIY.

Your guests will be delighted at the country charm of your home decor lent by the rustic looks of the tree branches popping out of the tops of your curtains. You can color them in a shade that stands in contrast to your walls and curtains if you want a pop of color instead of their natural looks.