Wednesday, March 19, 2014

How To Select The Best Curtains

By Gwen Lowe


When conducting interior decor, there are many factors to consider before coming up with an appropriate interior decoration. Among these factors are the window shades or covers. One ought to lay down some considerations when selecting curtains, so as to ensure that some added beauty comes with them. However, for complex rooms, one may seek advice from interior decor designers.

Begin by understanding how much privacy you require. Different rooms require different amounts of privacy hence one needs not to glare the room from outside. Translucent covers preserve much needed privacy in different rooms. Rooms used for bathing, drapes that are transparent require additional covers. Bedrooms require heavy covers to conserve some sense of privacy. Add darker covers to rooms that are not frequently used.

Get to understand different amounts of sunlight required in different parts of a house. This is further affected by the location of the room, for example the direction from which it is shielded from sun beams. For living and sun rooms transparent covers for maximum penetration of sunlight. Assess each room by checking on the amount of sunlight and make necessary arrangements.

Take into consideration the material used in making the drapes. Heavy material must be used in this process. Different fibers combinations may be used hence make them unique. This is an added feature to allow less light to penetrate through them. Silk material is usually prone to fading. They end up in the long run looking wasted and ugly. They area expensive yet do not last for long.

Do remember to check on the different designs and decoration on window covers. Drawings, embroideries and painting may come along with them. Make sure they perfectly match with each cover to avoid cases of them looking ugly on the windows. Well knitted embroideries do add color and warmness to the rooms. It also increases the chances of them staying for longer periods avoiding color clashing.

Blend in the theme of your home when selecting the window covers. It means that color clashing must be avoided as well as instances of incorrect matching of these window covers. Each of these covers must have a perfectly matching thickness to blend in with the theme. However, do consider light required in this case, since too many bright colored covers are not suitable for eyes.

Compare prices and designs in different shops. This is the comparison shop step that is very vital. None of the homeowners wants to buy something that he does not like, since usually, window covers are meant to stay for long time. Hop from one shop to another making comparisons of the embroideries, thickness and see if they perfectly blend with the decor in your home.

Make a count of the number of covers required. Begin by counting the number of casements. It prevents cases of expenses on covers. Remember to take correct measurements of the shades to avoid cases of oversize or under size material. Alternatively, measure the width of these casements if made of equal size. Multiply the measurement by two dividing by width size of cover on sale.




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