Country Style CurtainsThe term
¡°country style curtains?is used to describe curtains of a
¡°country?style. However, this style is not specifically
defined and can range fairly wide in d¨¦cor. In general,
country style describes a relaxed life outside of the modern
stressful city living. Country style curtains can use old
linen, field flower designs, quilt material, scalloped edges,
and simple embellishments such as swags. |
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The best way to describe country style curtains is to
briefly discuss a few popular designs. These are: country French
curtains, country plaid curtains, country ruffled curtains and
country lace curtains.
Country French Curtain
One type
of popular country French curtain is incorporating the traditional
Toile de Jouy design. Toile de Jouy generally includes neoclassical
scenes and people from the 18th and 19th centuries. Traditionally,
curtains are printed in single colors (blue, red, violet or sepia)
using vegetables dyes on an off-white ground of un-dyed calico.
Country Plaid Curtain
Plaid is a popular design for
country style curtains. The design on plaid curtains are similar to
those on the plaid shirts that you see. These include box designs
with two or three color combinations. Plaid curtains give your room
a simple rustic feel and fits well in rooms with wood frames.
Country Ruffled Curtain
A ruffle is simply a long strip
of fabric gathered to frill along one or both sides. Single-edged
ruffles are gathered along one edge and frill on only one side.
Double edged ruffles are sometimes gathered down the center of the
strip which creates two frills of equal depth. Ruffles are
embellishments for the outside edges of country style curtains.
Country Lace Curtain
Country lace curtains can either be
hung over your current curtains or by themselves. Lace curtain
designs originated from the Victorian era and provides a traditional
look for your windows. A country lace curtain can be hung like a
sash curtain which is about half the height of the window. Sometimes
a laced valance and a half length lace country style curtain is a
perfect combination.
There are many more types of country
style curtains that have not been discussed here. The best way for
you to learn about country style curtains is to do your research
online, look at pictures of various designs and also to visit your
local window coverings store. As mentioned here, country style
curtains are more than just one type of curtain.
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