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Drapes can not only make you look sultry but draping cloth meaningfully around the house can give it a whole new definition. Changing curtains in the cheapest and the most affordable way to give a new look to your house. No more are curtains there in the house just to secure your privacy or to protect the house from getting too cold or to shield you from the scorching sun. Today they are one of the most important accessories for your house. Curtains have the ability to give a complete transformation to your house. So. if you are wondering how to choose the perfect curtains for your new house or just wan to add a dash of freshness to your old space then it would be wise to keep these following points in mind.
Color
Choose a color that makes you comfortable and which would be easy to live with. "Size of the room is important while deciding on the color for your curtains -- if the rooms are large then you can choose darker shades. Similarly, if the flooring is light, choose darker curtains and vice versa". Zeroing down on a color depends also on the place where you will put them up. If the color blue means clam and serenity to you, then hang blue curtains in your bedroom. You can opt for vibrant colors for living area and kid's room. So choose colors that compliment or are in contrast with the rest of the room, especially the walls and the furniture.
Patterns
Choosing patterns is another place where people often get stuck. Choose a pattern that is in sync with the pattern on your rugs and furniture so that they don't clash. If you have large rooms then you can experiment with various patterns but if not, then try and keep it as simple. This is because designs which are too buy make the room look smaller and stuffy. The curtains of your bedroom or study should have minimal patterns as that is a place to unwind while playroom and workplace can have patterns that makes you feel energized. The pattern that you choose should strike a balance with the rest of the house or else it may hog all the attention and become too overwhelming.
Fabric
From basic cottons to royal velvets, there is a wide range of variety to choose from. "Fabrics can be functional or decorative, so choosing a fabric depends on the purpose of the curtain". If the room are big, then heavy materials can be used, otherwise stick to the basics. In places where the climate is hot and humid, cotton is the best fabric for curtains, as choosing silk and velvet make the room hotter by absorbing heat.
Your lifestyle may also decide the fabric for you, for example, if you wake up late every morning the use a heavy material and not sheers so that the sun rays don't disturb you.
Fittings and Accessories
Measure your windows and doors accurately so that you exactly know how much fabric is required. Again what length should the curtains be, depends on your personal choice. "Curtains which extend from ceiling to floor give a very classy appeal to the room". If the length of the curtain is longer than that of the window, then it helps in making the window look large and vice versa.
While the longer curtains on the window give a formal look to the room for a casual look you may choose shorter length.
Your buying expensive drapes are of no use if the accessories to be used with them don't match. Choose the rods, tiebacks, pulls etc which compliment your curtains.
