Dressing up a window makes a lot of difference to the overall look and feel of the house. Window curtain is the most common way of window dressing adopted by most of the homes. It is easy, elegant and classy as well. Window curtains are made of lighter fabric and hence is less heavy as compared to another type of dressings like shutters, blinds etc. Window curtains are easily washable and hence make it a practical choice for kitchens, family rooms, kid’s rooms.
Window curtains can really make the room. The right use of color, and texture set the tone of the decorating style of the house. Window curtains help control sunlight and temperature, provides privacy and also frame a beautiful view. Selecting the right window curtain can be quite complex sometimes and often while decorating the window treatment can be forgotten easily. Most homeowners will purchase curtains as an afterthought just to go up to fill in the basic necessities.
If you choose the wrong color or pattern of the window curtain it can completely ruin the décor of the house. Finding the best curtain for the room can lead to a flow in a style that will even impress a professional interior designer. Often homeowners make a mistake of choosing a curtain style, shade or pattern which does not suit the décor of the rooms. The simple idea is that each room can have a different pattern of the window curtain.
It is also necessary to understand the privacy of the home. Bedroom windows should never have plain sheer drapes solely and neither should bathrooms have such drapes. Instead, a darker curtain or drape should be used that help cover the rooms properly.
Sheer drapes types of window curtains are also excellent for sun rooms that do not need much privacy. They provide a light airy feel that works amazingly in many spaces.