Curtains are one of the most important key components in making a house feel more like home. Aside from their main purpose of blocking or obscuring light, curtains also add a touch of elegance and beauty to any living space.
Many home owners see curtains as part of the overall design of the house. This is because curtains help create the perfect atmosphere of the living environment.
However, a lot of fabric variants and styles are now used in curtains, which makes it complicated to find the right curtain for your space.
Several factors need to be considered when choosing a curtain for your home. If you are looking for the perfect curtain that will suit your home, check out these useful tips on choosing the best curtains that will suit your preferences.
Every room is different
A common mistake that most home owners commit is they use the same type of curtain in all the rooms. Keep in mind that every room in your home serves a different purpose.
For example, the living room requires ambient lighting while the master bedroom needs little to no sunlight. So, choosing the right type of curtain will depend on the purpose of the room you’re going to install the drapes in.
One more thing to consider is the colour of the walls. Ideally, you want to get a curtain that will complement the colour as well as the ambient of the room.
Choose the colour and fabric
There are several fabric options for curtains that you can choose from. The most common types of curtain include acrylic, brocade, cotton, lace, linen, polyester, rayon, velvet, and voile.
Cotton curtains are best for blocking sunlight in a bright room. Silk and velvet, on the other hand, are more of a ‘luxury’ types of curtain while the polyester type is preferred for its low price and durability.
You will also need to consider the texture of the curtain. Visual textured are basically those curtains that incorporate design patterns in them. Meanwhile, tactile textured curtains are basically the ‘solid’ type curtains that add more depth to any living space.
You’ll also need to decide on the design style of the curtains. There are rustic, bohemian or the traditional types. Again, the curtain should complement the overall aesthetic of the room.
Consider window size
You will have to determine the length of the curtain you need for each room. Choose between a sill length, apron, floor, or puddle length curtain.
Sill length is ideal for small sized windows while apron length curtains are used to make the window area appear a bit larger. Or if you want, you can opt for the floor to ceiling length curtains.
One of the things that are often overlooked is the type of rod the curtains will be hanged on. There are also several types of curtain rods available like traverse rods, spring tension rods, sash rods, and decorative rods. The spring rod is the easiest to install, but it won’t be able to hold curtains that are too heavy.
Readymade or custom made curtains
As if choosing the right curtains for your home isn’t complicated enough; you still need to consider whether to get readymade drapes or custom made curtains. Let’s take a look at the difference between the two.
Readymade curtains are usually made in mass production. And since they are produced in bulk, there might not be a lot of choices to choose from. The colours and style might not suit what you are looking for. And aside from the design, readymade curtains may or may not be the right fit for your windows.
Custom curtains, on the other hand, are made to meet your preferences. You will get to decide on the colour, the style, textures, fabric, and length of the curtains. In other words, you can basically customize the curtain according to your likings.
In short, with off-the-shelf curtains, your choices might be limited. Meanwhile, custom made curtains allow for creativity and flexibility.
Regardless of the type of curtain you will get, upholstery cleaning is another factor that needs to be considered. Curtains are either washing machine friendly or dry-cleaning only.
So, there you have it! Consider all the factors mentioned above to find the perfect curtain for your home!
Author’s Bio: Sean Hangar is owner and head designer at evertonparkpainters.com.au based in Sydney. He has years of experience helping people to make their homes and work places look amazing.