One of the most basic and common accessory that goes a long way to give an impressive look to your room would be the addition of curtains. Though essentially needed for maintaining privacy, they serve other purposes too. There is an almost endless variety of colors for curtains and a very vast variety of materials used for making them. Venetian blinds can also be classified as curtains and offer a variety of colors and styles.
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Curtains definitely add an altogether different grace to the surroundings. They may be styled and used as track curtains or layered ones. Track curtains impart a more formal look to the room and can be drawn by a draw cord. Track curtains also offer a Bay option that keeps them flowing between adjacent windows. However, removing and fixing back of such curtains is a bit tedious and requires you to make a note of the position of their hooks.
Curtains are usefully employed to control the amount of incoming sunlight, and thus avoid glares while sleeping during the day or when you are watching an interesting program of your choice on the tube.
Curtains are also used for improving the aesthetics of a room. An elegant curtain gives a sense of dimension and richness to the room. Conversely, a disheveled dirty or ill matched curtain imparts a very gloomy look to the room. You have to be extra careful if the window of you room overlooks a street, for in such cases the curtains would be observed by the passers by. The underside of such curtains needs a better consideration.
Rooms which get insufficient sunlight can be made to look brighter by suitably choosing the fabric of the curtains. On the other hand, if you get too much of sunlight thru your windows, you should have a fabric that can retain its colors and doesn’t get faded too soon. It is important to block excessive sunlight as prolonged exposure to sunlight may damage your interiors that include the carpets and the furniture.
Color is a very dominating factor in deciding the choice and application any curtain. As they swing the mood of the surroundings, one has to choose of the color of a curtain according to the location of a window or a door in a room to be adorned with a curtain. As you may perhaps visualize that a children’s room or any other place associated with fun would look a lot lively if colorful bright curtains are used therein. On the other hand a study room or a place earmarked for relaxation should be provided with curtains in a color scheme that enhances the relaxation or sets the mood for study. You couldn’t have colorful or bright curtains here. The fabric should also be decided, keeping in mind the activity associated with the room. There is a mind-blowing variety of colors, fabrics and designs to suit different moods like fun, serious or serene.
Curtains made with panels that are shirred on rods or poles at both the ends offer another choice. As this style of curtains restricts their frequent opening or closing, they are more suited for places that need privacy. Curtain styles would include the tiers, embroidery, swags or scalloped edges. You may opt for French country toile, gingham or lace. Then, we have curtain panels that facilitate changing over of curtains as per the season.
Before making a final choice, you should be able to visualize the ultimate effect, keeping in mind the feel you would like to give to any room.
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