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Living Room - Choosing curtains & soft furnishings |
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Back to index page Choose the right material Certain patterns or types of fabric may not work with your curtain design. Looking good from outside If your windows face public areas, the public will see your curtains. Give some thought to the wrong side of your window treatments. Match the decoration If you're in doubt, buy a small amount of fabric and test it. Observe what it looks like at different times of day. Do you need lining Many people avoid lining curtains to save time or money, but lining can improve the drape of a curtain, extend its life and help with insulation. Compensate for awkward windows Remember that your curtains do not always have to follow the exact shape of your window. You can extend a pelmet to the ceiling, let the curtains drop to the floor or widen them beyond the window frame to disguise an awkward window or make a statement in your room. Creative with tie-backs New tie-backs or tassels can help to change the look of existing curtains or draw attention to contrasting curtains and nets. Change the pole or make a pelmet A new pelmet, contrasting swags, a new curtain pole or method of hanging can also revitalise old curtains. Blinds, shutters or screens Venetian blinds fit in well with modern interiors, while roller blinds, shutters or even screens can offer interesting alternatives to more traditional curtains. Do without Unless you need the privacy or insulation that traditional window coverings provide, why not do without them? Or consider turning your window into a work of art - paint it with glass paints, install stained glass or put on leading, stencil on a frosted panel, make a curtain of beads or acrylic shapes or shells, fill it with sun-loving plants. |
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