Monograms, Oh how I love thee

Monogramming has been popular for decades.  It’s a great detail that adds a personal and classic touch to your design project. It is these little details that elevate good design into great design.
Below are some inspiring monograms and a DIY monogrammed shade.
Enjoy!

via Elle Decor

Frog Hill design

Heather Garrett Design

James Michael Howard

Decor Pad

Decor Pad

Decor Pad

Decor Pad

Below is a super simple tutorial for a monogrammed roller shade.

Monogramming the shade gives a custom designer look for a fraction of the cost of a custom shade! 

Materials:

White Roller Shade

Black Felt

Sewing Scissors or an Exacto Knife

Printer and Printer Paper

Spray Mount

Measuring tape

Pencil

Tutorial

1. Go on line and search for monogram previews
2. Type the initials you want and preview it
3. Take a screenshot
4. Import the screenshot into Microsoft Word

5. Blow it up to the size you want, and print it
6. Cut the letters out
7. Spray mount the FRONT on the paper letters and press them on to your felt

8. Carefully cut out the letters and design of your choice

9. Measure the center of your shade and lightly mark with a pencil

10. Spraymount your letters and design to the center of the roller shade.

11.  Mount Rollershade to your window and enjoy your beautiful new shade!

 You could also achieve this look with a stencil and paint!