Foil fringe curtains are one of those rare decorating wins. You hang them up in a few minutes, and suddenly the room feels completely different. You can get a set for about six bucks (Amazon affiliate link), and they cover a surprisingly big area (around 9.9 feet wide by 8.2 feet high).
They come in three sections (each about 3.3 feet wide), which gives you some flexibility. I used two sections in the main entrance between our living room and dining room, and the third in a doorway.
Putting them in multiple spots makes the whole room feel wrapped in gold foil.
The problem
If the strands touch the floor, they won’t last long. Kids run through them. Feet catch the bottom. Strands get pulled. Before long, you’ve got a patchy curtain.
The simple fix
Trim them so they float just above the floor. Here’s the easiest way I found to do it evenly:
1. Put a box under the curtain
I used an empty tissue box, but anything similar works.
2. Use the box as your cutting guide
Rest your scissors on top of the box and cut straight across. Trimming them to be all the same length is so satisfying! I feel like I could have done a video of me trimming the fringes and posted it on social media. It would have gone viral with the sensation crowd.
3. Let the box catch the scraps
This might be the best part. The foil trimmings fall right into the box instead of scattering everywhere.
Bonus use
Save the leftover gold strips. They make perfect bait for a leprechaun trap next St. Patrick’s Day. Your local leprechaun will not be able to resist!