How To Choose The Perfect Curtains For Home
Curtains are more than just the window decor. They are instrumental in defining the look and ambience of a place. Apart from this, curtains have functional characteristics too, providing privacy, insulation and power-saving advantages.
However, with so many materials, designs and styles to pick from, it can take a while before you can find the right option for your place. Follow the advice in our guide below to make a well-informed choice.
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Curtain types
Ready-made curtains:
When you have a rather skewed budget or a tight timeline, a ready-made curtain can be an excellent and quick upgrade. They're ready to hang straight from the shop, so no more waiting for the designers and fitters. Before purchase, you'll have to take window frame measurements— some retailers might also offer you help on this too.
The only downside with ready-made curtains is the limited sizing options; here, a made-to-measure option can save the day for you.
Made-to-measure curtains:
Choosing custom curtains allows you to tailor the material, design, colour and style according to your own needs.
Having a wider choice of fabrics means that you will have more room to add your personal touch to the overall design. You can also include extra highlights such as additional cushions, tiebacks and valance to suit your needs. A possible downside of Made-to-measure curtains is the lead time that can run anywhere between 2 - 3 weeks.
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Budget and Service
Refrain from skimping on custom curtains making part. When the cost factor is prominent, choose a cheaper fabric instead and look for consistency in the service you get from the designer, irrespective of the budget drawn.
Always use a reliable curtain-making service which is willing to send a professional member of their staff to your place to take precise pane frame measurements and advise on the best style to match your windows.
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Curtain headings
The heading of a curtain is the way it is connected to the pole or board. It can greatly affect the design of your curtains.
How to choose curtain headings? See more.
Adding Sheers
Sheer or voile curtains soften a window's overall look and maximize the natural light inside the room without compromising on privacy. Unlike conventional curtains, these are not lined, so when pulled back from the window, they don't take much of space too.
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