If the curtain hangs on a window that receives direct sunlight, a protective lining can make it more opaque, fade slower and last longer. Also, two layers — one sheer, one opaque can give you the flexibility to choose the amount of privacy and light you want.
The fact remains that a lining makes drapes heavier — so choose wisely. The fabric and material of a curtain determines how it should be cleaned and how often you need to clean it. While all curtains and drapes should be washed every months, there are some fabrics that require more care and some that can be machine washed. You can also choose to vacuum your drapes and curtains on a weekly basis if you are prone to dust allergies.
Consequently, your decor will be more co-ordinated and harmonious. If you liked this article on how to choose curtains, take a look at How to Buy Curtains the Right Way! Send in your comments and suggestions editor livspace. In Diffe Know More. Livspace Editorial Team August 11, Here are a few quick tips on how to choose curtains that could help you: 1: Difference between curtains and drapes Pick curtains for privacy and drapes to block out sunlight The first step to figuring out how to choose curtains is to figure out what your room requires.
For example, heavier fabrics suit more traditional rooms while sheer fabrics work best in more minimalistic rooms Remember, each fabric falls differently from an elevation and therefore will look different when pleated and drawn back.
Low maintenance fabrics: If you are looking for curtains that need to be washed twice a year opt for cotton or synthetic fabrics. Also, remember sunlight will fade fabrics over time. If the room in question gets a lot of light, it's smart to avoid bright colors, since they tend to fade faster. Cunningham suggests going with neutral colors , since they're less likely to fade than other colors and more likely to blend into a room's decor.
When it comes to material, linen, silk, faux silk and velvet are the best choices to use for window treatments since they tend to hang the best, says Guercio. And in a particularly sunny room, faux silk doesn't deteriorate as quickly as real silk. Some fabrics can help keep out the cold.
Many hotels use suede, velvet, tapestry or tweed since their weight helps block light and keep heat in. Still, nearly any fabric can be interlined with bump, a thick, insulating felt material.
And interlining — a piece of fabric slipped between the lining and the face fabric — can also help prolong the life of the curtains.
Adds Cunningham: "Lining and interlining are what give curtains their body and fullness. Before you take out the tape measure, decide how high above the window you'd like the curtains to begin. An old workshop in Paris was transformed by Batiik Studio into a charming apartment and the emphasis throughout the entire project was on the super high ceilings.
The skylights, wall art and also the curtains draw attention to the height of the spaces and all the lights that comes in. This house in Madrid designed by Estudio Maria Santos may not have soaring ceilings but it makes up for that with a very light and soothing palette of colors and materials. Most of the living area is monochrome with rich splashes of blue and Mediterranean influences. We love how rich and deep the colors of these curtains is.
The red looks absolutely magnificent in the context of this black and white living room. A curtain rod is more or less just a pipe hanging from a wall or a ceiling. With that in mind, you could actually use metal pipes to make your own curtain rods from scratch. This tutorial from chatfieldcourt can show you how. Keep in mind that you can adjust these dimensions to fit your own curtains and your own needs and preferences.
Instead of metal pipes you could also use a wooden dowel instead. To hang the rod you can also use wood brackets. It involves using leather scraps to make straps that wrap around the rod and hold it in place. Head over to graceinmyspace for a tutorial on how to make this type of rods from scratch. You can also put together custom curtain rods by just mixing and matching the usual components like the rod itself which can be a simple closet rod, a pair of wooden finials and two or three hooks.
Pick and choose the parts that you like and then put them all together. You can find more tips and ideas on theshabbycreekcottage. In this design from anikasdiylife the rods look really elegant. It explains how easy it is to make a no-sew curtain panel from scratch. For instance, this rolled fabric shade featured on theinspiredroom could look really cool in a laundry room, home office or a kitchen. Like before, this is a no-sew project. Want to make some cafe curtains? Check out these lovely red and white curtains from savvysouthernstyle.
Some curtains can be purely decorative and that actually makes your job easier. The most important thing to worry about is the fabric so pick a design and a color palette that you like and that compliments the room. Then head over to cleverlyinspired to find out just how easy it is to make curtain panels from scratch. Curtains are also an important accessory for achieving a particular style or creating a certain type of mood and ambiance in a room.
These long white curtains featured on musthavemom for example are perfect for a farmhouse-inspired home. They look delicate and they also give the room a bright and inviting look. Check out the tutorial to see how they were made. Speaking of pattern, did you know you can stencil your curtains at home?
Check out sondralynathome for more details. If you really want to be original, then why use regular curtains at all? Before you begin shopping, you have to know why you want curtains. Is it just for decoration or a certain feeling you want for the room? Do you need living room drapes for privacy or are you trying to control the amount of light that comes into the room?
Their ultimate purpose will drive what kind of curtains you end up buying. I consider drapery headers a major factor that plays into categorizing curtains and what style of space they best compliment.
With over 15 styles available, it can easily be the most overwhelming style decision made when shopping for curtains. I find the best way to approach choosing a header is to categorize your style as casual or formal. Casual styles which include modern, transitional, bohemian, and rustic and are best suited to back tab and grommet finish curtains. Both of these offer a clean finish to the hang of the panel, controlling how the folds fall and are available in both ready-to-hang and custom drapery.
For a more formal space, such as traditional and shabby chic, I recommend flat fold and pleated drapery which have exaggerated folds and a voluminous drape. The final element I consider when purchasing drapery is length. There are so many ways to change the style of a room with length alone.
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