Monday, 14 December 2015

7 Tips for choosing the right curtain for your home.

Curtains are important in every home decorating. Besides complementing the room decoration and general outlook, they also play a vital role in keeping your home warm and cozy. Choosing a wrong curtains can ruin the entire decoration of your apartment, this is why Interior design professionals always encourage choosing the curtain first before other aspect of the room.

Follow the following tips in choosing the best curtain for your home.

1. Colour and Fabrics
 Curtains comes in different fabrics and textures. we have the thick curtains which keeps your room warm in winter, harmattarn or cold season. light curtains on the other hand keep your apartment airy and are of good advantage in tropical countries.
Colour should match the rest of the room decoration. you don't want your curtain colour rioting the carpet or your wall.
Curtain comes in different patterns;  plaid, stripped, floral and plain.












2. curtain Length
Get your length right! 6inches above window level is enough and the width should be wider than the window width. Curtains should not be excess on the floor. If your curtain is hung correctly, it should block the outside light.









3. Purpose of your Curtain
When hanging your curtain, make sure you consider the purpose, Is your curtain for daily use?
Do you want it to warm up your room? Do you need it just to enhance the room decoration?
make sure you consider your future purpose when choosing your curtain.












4.Curtains with Lining
Lining your curtain is very important, whether you are choosing a thick or light curtain. It helps insulate the window and also reduces the intensity of heat coming into the room or escaping as the case may be. curtains with lining is better, it gives your room a better life and also protects the curtain from fading.












5. Curtain Texture
Choosing the texture of your curtain is as important as choosing the fabric. Heavy curtains with silky texture gives your room a touch of luxury.cotton texture also give u comfort and timeless feel.










6. Curtain Tops
There are several patterns you can add to your curtain top. 

















7. Curtain Rods and Tie Backs
Some curtains don't show the rod, but if yours is showing, keep it plain and simple. the rod end to emphasis the theme of your room decoration.












Tie backs are not only gorgeous, they are also very useful. They are used to pull your curtain to the window frame for day light to come in. You don't have to go through the stress of pulling and jumping. Tie backs just make the use of your curtain stress free.
They come in different types;
  • Fabric
  • Rope
  • Beaded
  • Modern
whichever suits your taste.
























Curtains may seem like a small aspect of home decorating, but trust me, when you choose it right, it changes everything!

More home decorating tips coming your way soon.

....XoXo


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