Change the look of an entire room by dressing them up with curtains, valances and shades. Window treatments are a powerful décor element, making space look formal or casual, dramatic or whimsical. Your choice of treatment can pull together a room, even one of disparate furnishings, turning it into showcase quality. There are vast selections to choose from which can seem to be overwhelming but by zeroing in on the style you want, selecting curtains can be an exciting venture. This article will provide a basic overview of styles which range from traditional to modern.
Contemporary curtains are some of the most common curtains available. They will fit almost any budget as well as décor and they are a good match if you prefer no frills and clean lines.
Traditional curtains have the appearance of opulence and grace formal living, dining and master bedrooms. They are fuller than contemporary curtains and make use of fancy embellishments such as braids, trims, and tie backs. They can feature window valances, pelmets, swags and tails.
For a more playful touch, consider the country look which adds charm with the addition of ruffles, ribbon, bows floral and plaids…
Shades come in an extensive wardrobe of fabrics and textures with an astonishingly wide spectrum of colors giving light control and privacy options. Innovative lifting systems present revolutionary ways to raise and lower the shades.
Curtains can be pleated for heavier kinds of fabrics, made of lace to allow for minimal light control or lined to provide insulation. When choosing, consider two important factors- privacy and ventilation .Curtains should be thick enough to allow for privacy while also providing adequate room for ventilation as well as insulation, minimizing heat from escaping or cold from coming into the room.
This is a summary of curtain styles. A lot more factors are concerned, such as track and rod selection, fabric selection color, length, and fashion design. Ideas and pictures can be found in local interior decoration centers, catalogs and online. Somewhere amid the yards of options, you can find the right ones to dress up your home.
