Choose your curtains wisely

Curtains!!!!

Posted By: Designer Mjanja Blog on 5th of December 2012

Never underestimate the power of a new pair of curtains. Not only will they give your home a fresh new look, they’ll also keep it lovely and toasty. But good curtains don’t come cheap so it’s worth doing a bit of research before you hit the shops. Which fabric to choose? Look for good quality, heavyweight fabrics like linen blends or cottons. Over time, cheap material may go shiny. If custom making curtains always be generous with the fabric, nothing looks worse than skimpy curtains. Linings are almost as important as the curtain fabric. A quality lining will give budget materials a longer lease of life. Choose thermal lining to keep out the chill in a draughty room, or interlining which provides an extra layer of padding to make curtains super-thick and cozy. For kids’ bedrooms, blackout lining should hopefully ensure a good night’s sleep for them - and you! Latest looks Current trends are veering away from fussy swags and flounces towards a more tailored approach. Curtains Hung from a pole, eyelet styles produce a sleeker look than traditional pencil pleat curtains and there are no fiddly hooks or clips to worry about. Pelmets are also back in fashion. A flat pelmet covered in silk looks surprisingly contemporary, just the thing for a formal dining room. Long or short? Whether you choose sill length or floor length curtains is really a matter of personal taste, although floor length styles do have a more luxurious feel. Sill-length drapes cost less, and are popular in bathrooms and kitchens. They also make a practical choice above radiators to allow heat to circulate. Plain or patterned? Take a good look at your scheme before deciding on a pattern. Too many different designs can create a busy, distracting effect. For a relaxed ambiance  opt for either patterned curtains with plain walls, or vice-versa. You can always dress up plain curtains with beautiful beaded tie backs or colored glass poles. Other Tips.. When buying a curtain pole, allow for it to extend beyond the window at either side by 10-20cm so that curtains can be drawn right back. Grubby net curtains are never a good look. Update your windows with panels of delicately patterned white voile (sheer). Vertical striped curtains trick the eye into making a ceiling appear taller - perfect for a small room. For more information and insight on interior decor, construction and handymen contacts, please visit our full site at www.fundimjanja.com