Small elements such as curtains or lighting have immense potential to uplift the appearance of your rooms. When properly put together, window dressing has the ability to strike balance between functionality and form. Therefore selecting the right fabric, color and pattern, size is necessary as it can make or break the overall theme of the room. You can refer to the free catalogs like West Elm, Wisteria, Ballard Design, etc or simply go through the guidelines provided below.
1. Proper Length and Size
Perfectly tailored curtains along with the proper length play a key role in successfully draping up your windows. Therefore take out time to carefully measure your windows before buying curtains. Curtains that break just above or at the window sill are a great option for small window frames. Apron style curtains elongate your windows with the rod placed higher than the actual window frame in order to make the room appear large and spacious. Floor length curtains break just above the floor and are perfect for sliding doors and ceiling windows. Puddle curtains are few inches longer and just like their name pool on the floor giving a dramatic look to the window. Width of your curtain should be twice as that of your window. If you opt for a heavily draped dramatic look, then select a wider size.
2. Functionality
Before moving forward you need to consider the purpose of installing curtains in your room. Deciding whether you want to drape windows to include decorative element, provide privacy or reduce noise will assist in narrowing down available options.
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3. Curtain Style
Casual curtains are popular for easy and plain style. Classic styles are used with accessories and valances to create a timeless bohemian, country or classic looks. Contemporary comes in earthly shades with rich textures and provides a sophisticated appearance to the room.
4. Fabrics
Select a fabric that provides functionality as well as enhances the appearance of the room. Sheer fabrics like cotton and linen are less expensive, go with every theme and allow plenty of light while fabrics like wool and velvet give the heavy conservative look and provide plenty of privacy. On the other hand, fabrics like silk, satin, and burlap provide moderate light along with the shiny-sleek look that adds elegance.
5. Colors and Patterns
Opt for colors and patterns that complement other elements in your room décor. Select solid colored drapes for a room for a minimalistic and conservative look. Large bold patterns work well with monochromatic and contrasting colors while tiny prints like polka dots or floral create drama without overpowering other elements. For sunny rooms choose light colors as darker shades tend to fade over time.
6. Attachment Style
You may like to consider how your curtain is attached to the rod. There are various options like Rod Pocket, Tab Top, Hidden Tab, Grommet and Eyelet, etc to choose from according to your theme and style.
7. Window Treatment
Window treatment kit allows you to add a personalized touch to the window. Valances and liners provide extra functionality to your windows while accessories like tie-backs and curtain rods inculcate decorative element.
8. Tailored or Ready Made
Tailored made curtains can be customized according to size, color, material, taste while allowing us to mix n match for different purposes. While Ready Made curtains come in a variety of patterns and shades they are made according to standard sizes and may sometimes need alterations which may be reasonable.
9. Home Wash or Dry Clean
High-quality curtains with fabrics like velvet may need dry cleaning and can get damaged if home washed. While cotton or linen curtains are easy to wash and maintain at home.
10. DIY or Consultants
If you want to do the curtains yourself you may have to go take measurements, decide materials, shop for cloth, etc which includes a lot of leg work. On the hand curtain, a consultant can get it all done for you for some extra bucks.
Conclusion
Budget, functionality, style, fabrics, maintenance and proper sizing are a few important aspects to be considered while purchasing curtains. Apart from this, you may also utilize accessories, attachment styles and added features like valances and liners to enhance beauty or increase the functionality of the curtains.
