Natural light flowing into your house is a wonderful thing—except, that is when you need to sleep or maintain some privacy. Yes, curtains are lovely, much a requirement regardless of where you dwell, and you’ll want to do some study before purchasing them to guarantee that you get the good size and style for your house. Curtains have a big role to play in your home décor. Just plain simple curtains can exclusively revamp the house. They add character, beauty, and charm to any place. Moreover, curtains are not something that you buy every other day, they are a long-term thing. So, several aspects must be kept in mind and reckoned while purchasing excellent curtains for your home.
To help take the guesswork out of the process, we’ve put together this quick guide on how to choose curtains and all the extras that come with
Colour
The first thing which leaves you confused before buying curtains is choosing the color of the curtains. The color of the curtain has the biggest importance in the role that curtains play. And therefore, the colors of the curtains depend on the theme color which the walls of your home décor have. If you have white-colored walls then you should go for the green, violet, or purple-colored curtains. If you have a lot of indoor plants then go for white, yellow, or purple curtains. Their beauty will be enhanced by the plants. Similarly, keep the different elements present in the room in mind to let the color of the curtains compliment them!
Fabric
The material plays an important role in the look of the curtains and accordingly, the room. From translucent lace to lightweight cotton, medium-weight brocades to massive velvet, your alternatives are sufficient. The two aspects that you should consider while choosing your fabric are:
- The amount of sunlight you want flowing in
- The manner and décor of your room. For example, thicker fabrics suit more conventional rooms while sheer fabrics work adequately in more minimalistic rooms
Remember, each fabric falls oppositely from a height and accordingly will look different when pleated and drawn back.
Length and Lining
Before you take out the tape measure, decide how high above the window you’d like the curtains to begin. Hanging panels higher than the window will give a sense of height to the room. Designers often hang curtains about six inches above the window frame, but for a dramatic look, some go higher.
Measure from the top of the window (plus the added inches of height where the curtains will hang from) to the floor. For a more traditional look, with the curtain slightly puddled on the floor, you’ll want to add another two or three inches to your length. For a modern, crisp look, have the panel fall flush with the floor.
Placement
The placement of the curtains can enhance the look. You should fit the rod of the curtain a little above (around 4-6 inches) the window. By doing this, the curtains come closer to the ceiling making the ceiling look higher than it is. As far as the fall of the curtains is concerned, you can make it fall just an inch above the floor, just an inch above the window, or six inches below the window.
Selecting between prints and solids
To clue this, we require to look at the rest of the decor. If all the additional soft furnishings in the room are a strong color, getting on with printed curtains can be a prominent option. The opposite holds as well. One thing to remember is that prints add visual weight to any element. Therefore, one way to work with printed curtains is to pair them with solid-colored furniture accessorized with printed pillows, area carpets, etc. You could use quirky prints and geometric patterns with a modern class area, while florals would suit contemporary classic and conventional decor.
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