IKEA SCHOTTIS HACKS AND QUICK FIXES THAT MAKE IT BETTER

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We just love the IKEA SCHOTTIS pleated shade. The best thing about it is that it costs only $3.99!

Besides, it looks good and does the job, whether as a permanent or temporary fix.

IKEA SCHOTTIS blinds

The blinds are really easy to attach to your window frame without having to drill any holes.

All you need to do is cut the shade to the length you need, peel, and stick, and you’re good to go! 

Here’s a quick installation video to help you use it properly.

WHICH IKEA BLINDS CAN BE CUT TO SIZE?

Only a few IKEA blinds can be cut to size. The most popular ones are smart models like:

  • Schottis
  • Fyrtur
  • Kadrilj

IKEA SCHOTTIS BLINDS FIXES

Despite its versatility, you might run into some issues while using IKEA Schottis. Luckily, there are several quick fixes to help you with that. Let’s have a quick look at them and what you can do to fix them:

#1 DOUBLE SIDED TAPE WON’T STICK

You need to stick the double-sided tape of the top edge of the shade onto the intended surface. 

But sometimes, it just doesn’t stick well (like on my orange peel wall), or it will peel off after some time. My quick fix here is to use a tension rod (which I got from Daiso).

I simply folded the top edge of the shade and stapled it down to form a loop. Don’t worry; it should be large enough to fit the rod. 

The staples don’t look great, but it’s not very noticeable from a distance either. It’s also a remarkably quick fix that took me less than 2 minutes to get over with, so it will have to do for now.

After that, I inserted the rod and wound it to the right tension for my window opening. The good news is that it’s been up for over a year with no problems whatsoever.

If you want a neater finish, use hot glue or sew a stitch across.

#2 CLIPS WON’T HOLD UP THE PLEATS

The plastic clips that keep the blinds open in the desired position are quite feeble. I tried to use them at first, but they kept coming off, especially after a strong gust of wind. So, I went for binder clips instead to keep them in place, and it worked out just fine.

#3 PAPER BLINDS DON’T STAY UP

If you want to enjoy some privacy but the blinds keep falling down, here’s how to make paper blinds stay up. 

All you need to do here is use double-sided tape at the top to reinforce the attachment to the wall. 

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TOP IKEA SCHOTTIS HACKS TO CONSIDER

As you can see, the sky is the limit when it comes to these blinds. So here are a few out-of-the-box hacks that you can try with IKEA SCHOTTIS.

#1 AS CUSTOMISED PRIVATE SHADE

Now, if you don’t want to hang it from top to bottom, it’s also possible to turn it into custom SCHOTTIS privacy blinds.

#2 2D POM POMS

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April of White Grey House trimmed the shades for her window. Rather than throw the discarded material, she turned them into pom poms. And it’s so simple. She joined both ends together with the double-sided tape that came with the SCHOTTIS.

After that, she hot glued the centre bits together to form a pom pom, then threaded a string through to hang it up.

And that’s how you get a basic pom pom. You can paint, dye, or add other ornaments to jazz it up. See the tutorial here.

#3 FAN-CY DECOR

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Carousell user Neramani fancied up the plain IKEA blinds for Chinese New Year. “I just used a large clothes peg in the centre and used the Velcro strips already included in the SCHOTTIS blinds pack to Velcro both ends to each other and added a pale gold ribbon that matched my other decor.”

#4 COVER UP OPEN SHELVES

KALLAX cover up

The KALLAX is awesome and stores a motherlode of stuff. But come on, it’s hard to keep it looking pretty, organised, and coordinated, all at the same time! 

That’s where the SCHOTTIS shade comes in and gives us an easy cover-up for the KALLAX. Check out this tutorial for more information.

#5 ABOVE WARDROBES

IKEA SCHOTTIS blinds as wardrobe cover

If you use the top of your wardrobes to store “stuff”, the SCHOTTIS shade is an easy way to cover up the top and give your eyes some rest. 

Reddit user, HugePilchard suggests that you “buy enough SCHOTTIS blinds to go the entire length of the wardrobes, and stick them to the ceiling.”

#6 LIGHT DIFFUSER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

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If you’re into photography, this one would be a delight for you. Simply, hang the Schottis blinds up between the light source and model/object and voilà! light diffuser!

#7 PHOTOGRAPHY SOFTBOX

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Make a photography softbox out of an IKEA DRONA box, SCHOTTIS shade, foil, and a light bulb. See the full tutorial here.

FINAL THOUGHTS

That’s it for today’s guide that walks you through some of the most effective hacks and fixes for the SCHOTTIS blinds.

Remember even though these blinds are incredibly cheap, they’re remarkably versatile and give a much classier look than you think. Check out how it perfectly fits these homes.

How have you used the SCHOTTIS shade? Share your ideas with us.