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Curtains, the Most Elegant Accessory of the House

It's never too expensive to change the curtains

By Nate HaganPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
Curtains, the Most Elegant Accessory of the House
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However, curtains are the most elegant solution to solve the problems related to the privacy of your house and, accessible method to redecorate a space. Curtains can significantly change the image of a room, a room that defines the whole.

We all dream of a home as successful as possible in design, airy, properly arranged, and that reveals our personality.

Most of the time, the way we accessorize it is vital, constituting exactly the plus it needs. Because the home reflects our lifestyle, it is arranged can contribute to moods and daily activities.

Although we don't realize it, the details play a vital role, as they are the ones that animate the room. The windows are the ones that connect the interior and the exterior, and that is why they are of particular importance.

A brightly lit room or one that deprives us of privacy is often a problem, but it can be solved through curtains. With a long history behind them, they have had an exciting evolution over time and seek to meet functional requirements and aesthetic ones.

Why opt for curtains?

The supporters of the minimalist style support the idea of ​​a room without curtains or blinds, of a simplistic arrangement, which is not rich in details, and, implicitly, which does not have decorated windows.

Adherents of other decorative styles consider a room without curtains to be incomplete. You can use Venetian blinds or blinds for more practical or innovative solutions, which are becoming more popular and more popular.

However, curtains are the most elegant solution to solve the problems mentioned above and, at the same time, an accessible method to redecorate a space. The result of a curtain is impressive: it can change the image of a room to a considerable extent, a room that it ultimately defines.

Curtains have the advantage of giving privacy, preventing the view from the outside to the inside, completing the image of the windows, masking the radiators, and dimming the natural light.

Light control is done with the help of curtains: they filter the light, preventing the rays from waking us up in the morning, create a play of shadows and lights, highlight the whole decorative ensemble, and have control of sunlight that can affect our pieces of furniture. Direct rays of light can destroy sofas, carpets, and other furniture, which they discolor.

Maybe the most important reason for buying a curtain is the right choice of material. Keeping up with fashion and choosing suitable materials is not always easy. The curtain is meant to bring in our home an extra warmth, intimacy, and, last but not least, elegance.

Depending on the room in which you are going to place them, we must make sure that they match and match the rest of the room. In terms of materials, the offer is very generous.

Therefore, you can buy linen, silk, cotton, brocade, damask, or veil curtains. The organza ones are ubiquitous, light, and transparent material that does not require special care.

Always choose according to the specifics of the room.

To make a window look taller, choose a long curtain, but keep in mind that a curtain hanging on the floor creates the image of a standard room. To narrow a window, the curtain should be placed only next to it, a very dense curtain enriches the window, and the one with rare folds lightens the respective wall.

Short curtains are suitable for small windows and approach a rustic style. In this case, they will fall to or near the sill.

A heavy curtain will create a more stressful atmosphere, but you can use it in large spacious rooms. If the room is not big, I recommend you place the curtains only next to the window, and you will get a ventilated space. The number of folds must be considered, as a poor curtain in the folds takes on an unpleasant appearance.

In terms of colors, the designers offer an extensive range. For a room with personality, choose contrasting and vibrant colors. In a single color, simple curtains allow the joining of curtains with a specific theme.

If you choose a striped or floral curtain, you will need to balance the look of the whole ensemble, trying to introduce the same article in the form of pillows, blankets, or other decorative items. The balance refers to the theme and the material, and the color palette, and it is necessary to avoid joining several decorative motifs, risking loading the room.

Last but not least, in terms of the fastening system, you can opt for the rail or gallery, depending on the style approach.

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