subject: Curtains For Our Home - Color And Style [print this page] One of the big pleasures in the life of a woman is decorating her home. All the effort of planning, of having to choose only one for each element, and then of course the actual putting in practice - all of it is quite worth it at the end, when the new look is settled in and you can finally enjoy it. Surely no such effort would leave out those essential elements of style that make even the blandest window look interesting - the curtains.
Lets start with a model that is much preferred in modern times, owing to its simplicity and practicality - the tab top. Named this way for its catching method (tabs of fabric at the top that allow for the support pole to go through), this model is easy to procure and affordable. Its look might be said to be simple to the point of austere, due to the lack of folds, but it fits quite well in a work space or a hallway or even the kitchen. And who is to say you cant choose a fancy pattern to make it stand out a bit, in a cool color such as silvery gray or some hue of blue, perhaps an electric one?
Should you wish to go for something more elaborate but not too fancy, give the French pleats, otherwise known as the "pinch pleats", a look. They involve three pleats being grouped together at the top, with large intervals of straight fabric in between, resulting in neatly arranged full folds that need no maintenance from you. This attractive curtain, being a bit more formal, would go well in a living room, perhaps one with windows giving on to a balcony, a park or a garden. As for colors, it could be that warm colors in the ranges of creams or golds will best fit this style and context, and even a bold pattern of twigs, large flowers or birds.
Should you feel particularly daring, try the smocked curtain headings, but dont be surprised if your curtain maker makes a face when he hears about it - they are quite complicated to sew! You may encourage him by reminding him that such a rare model will make him proud - and you a source of envy in the neighborhood. The little cottage in the woods effect that these unusual ornaments give might be most suitable in the bedroom. As for colors, most hues of green and brown go naturally well here, giving a feeling of balance and safety through their association with the nature and earth.
Whether you choose the fast solution with a ready-made curtain, or the customizable way with a made-to-measure one, be sure to be presented with plenty of choices of models, colors, fabrics and styles. Consider your home as it is, be realistic but not to the point where you give up your dream. Often, a well chosen curtain will give your inspiration wings and start you off on the adventure of decorating your home.
