There are different ways to use curtains from draping them over rings to hanging them from rods. They can be made of heavy material and can be of floor length or just halfway of the wall made of light and thin material. One more point to be considered is, the size and style should depend on the windows so that they are not blocked out completely or over-shadowed but they are enhanced.
A few good tips which will help anyone choose the perfect curtains for their home are:
o The curtain should be both attractive and functional. Many easy-to-maintain fabrics are available to choose from.
o Upholstery and the curtain fabric should be matching. As this keeps a theme for the room that gives it a harmonious and tidy look.
o The weight and the length of the curtains should be proportionate to the style and size of the window. As we should enhance the window not block them out.
o Fabrics with classic patterns immediately give the room a period feel and also give character.
o Theme that is running through your bed linen, towels and table cloths should be the same as the curtains. As it gives a neat and tidy look to anyone and everyone entering the room.
o For light and airy spaces use gauze and sheer. These are semi-transparent and light weight and could be used with a thick secondary curtain that offers privacy in the night. While the thin curtain gives it a nice attractive feel during the day.
o Complementary colors should be used in the rugs and carpets to separate different areas in the room. The rug can placed beneath a pair of chairs and a small table to highlight the seating area of the room.
o Venetian blinds can be used as a way to control the amount light entering the room. As this helps in preventing the curtains from completely blocking out the light and air.
o Curtains help in insulation as thereby help in the campaign for green. For people living in colder the curtains chosen should be thicker so that they keep the warmer air inside and reduce the heater bills and also to keep the cool air out. People in the warmer areas should use lighter fabrics to keep the surroundings light and airy and to allow the breeze to enter.
o Neutral colored curtains are advisable on bright colored walls or walls that have been decorated with a lot of art work. It is the same when it comes to bright furniture.
o The excess fabric can be used as upholstery. And if umpteen is available then it can used to cover a few cushions or a whole chair.
o To improve the acoustics and to give the room a warm glow and make it look good you can use rugs and tapestries.
