Picking out paint colors, drapes, and curtains for your home can be a joy to some, but a pain in the neck for other people . if you are a person who shows difficulty in deciding on colors, styles and fabrics, picking drapes alone may not be a pleasant task . Do not fret, though, taking advantage of a professional designer can be an easy way to provide your home with the look you want .
In fact, when we work together choosing curtains can be fun ! It is an expression of yourself and your homes personality. Read the following guide so when you call we have a place to begin.
Different Drapes for Different Rooms
Different areas of your house require different drapes . you can a nice formal feel to any dining room or foyer with some floor length draperies . Floor length drapes also have a tendency to make the ceiling appear higher . A pleated drapery can be used to add a touch of elegance to your sitting room . Floor lengths are good for low traffic areas, and add a sense of grace to the room. Make sure to use shorter draperies if you have young children and cats !
Elements of Drapery Style
The choices for curtains truly abound. Specific styles can be found or created to go really well with the other decorations in the room . For instance, using a Cape Cod curtain in basement windows can give the window a good covering , but not look odd as a drapery might . Cape Cods can also fit well in your kitchen as just a simple curtain . If you are looking for romantic scenes use drapes with bow tiebacks in your bedroom or sitting room . You can also go with a more traditional and subtle look of tab curtains in any room .
Drapery Fabrics and Colors
The fabrics you choose for the drapes can also add a lot of personality to the room . Fabrics range from functional to eco friendly and come in a variety of weights, colors and textures . Some functional curtains can have a blackout lining to make any room completely dark . This is great for watching movies or helping you sleep in on summer mornings . Fire proof fabrics are available if you wish and eco-friendly, "green", and organic fabrics are becoming more popluar.
Drapes are just one of many fine window treatments that will add unique style to your home.
