Different Curtain Styles for Different Home Designs

The main role of curtains have changed over the years. They are still used in part for its original purpose, privacy, insulation, sound insulation and light control. However, with advances in glazing technology, these functions are no longer so important, and all window coverings are on a more decorative role.

Even though the words are often used interchangeably, there is a clear difference between the curtains. Coffee tend to be more formal, floor-length transactions, with heavy coverings, which can be opened and closed with a pull cord. Curtains are less formal relatives, often made ​​of lighter fabrics, with or without lining. They are generally suspended by hooks, rings, cards and even the tops of the half, and opened and closed by hand. While usually a standalone machine, curtains can be used with blinds or shades, and in this case, sometimes the tail constantly on the edge of the window and never closed at all.

If choosing curtains as part of your home design project, you should consider three basic types. Panels are the simplest and most commonly used as base material sheet, hemmed top and bottom, gathered at the top for soft curls, and hung on hooks or rings half.

Cafe curtains are an alternative style, hung from the center of the window on the wire or cable, leaving the upper part of the window is exposed. As decoration, this style offers privacy for those seated near the window, while the light at the same time. These are usually found in kitchens and breakfast rooms.

tier curtains are a third option. These are hung in such a way that the base plate covers the lower half of the window, and the upper part, projecting beyond the wall, covering the top half, and overlaps the base plate. This is a decorative feature, but also have practical applications, although you can tie back to the upper plate to the light, while maintaining some privacy.

You should consider the most appropriate length for your curtain. Some may sit above the window pane, giving the impression of fitting neatly into the window space. These are ideal when you have a radiator under the window, so you do not lose any heat through the window behind the curtain. If you want the curtains to bed under the window ledge, be sure your curtain pole is mounted far enough from the wall to ensure that the curtain can hang freely and not touch the window pane. Floor length curtains should finish just before the floor so it does not drag. If they touch the floor they will become dirty very quickly and can be stepped on and ripped.

Finally, you should determine if you need a curtain or padded. Lining can add considerable expense you your curtains, but it's worth if you need more privacy, insulation or soundproofing that lined curtains can provide. You can also buy interlined curtains, with the third panel of insulating material between the main curtain and lining. Padding can also make your curtains hang better if they are made ​​of lightweight materials.