Window CurtainsIn the old days,
curtains were used for many purposes including filtering light
and insulation. Although in modern times, curtains can still
serve these functions, you have a lot more leeway to use your
curtains as decoration. A simple change of curtains can
transform your room back into an 18th century traditional home
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In terms of functions, curtains can do a variety of things.
Curtains can correct the proportions of your windows, moderate the
amount of light and offer insulation. If your windows look too small
on a wall or are set too low, you can hang curtains from the ceiling
to the floor to give a greater sense of height to a room. If your
window is too narrow, you can extend the pole of the curtain to on
each side so your treatment is wider than your window. If your
windows are too wide, you can use a very light curtain that does not
extend beyond the side of the windows. Finally, if various windows
of different heights in a room you can unify them by using curtains
of the same height.
As with any window covering or
treatment, curtains help you moderate light in a room. Curtains can
be translucent where light can come through but you can¡¯t see
through them for privacy or they can be blackout curtains such that
no light shines through. To get the most functionality of light
filtering, try two layers of curtains. The first inner layer is a
sheer curtain so that you can close it during the day to block out
the glaring sunlight but still brighten up your room. For the outer
layer, use a heavy curtain or drape that covers most of the light.
Therefore, if you really need privacy or to darken your room, you
can close those heavy curtains.
Curtains can also be used
for insulation purposes. Although modern windows are better
insulated so that your curtains for decoration, you may still want
to use the curtains to keep your room warm during the winter or
shield out the hot sun during summer. For the best insulation
choices, try a layered solution where you have two or more window
treatments so that you can choose which one to use depending on the
weather.
The WindowCoveringSite.com has a lot of information
about curtains and other types of window coverings and treatments.
Some of the topics covered here are curtains for different types of
windows such as arch windows as well as beaded and bamboo curtains.
Also discussed are curtains for your bathroom. An explanation of
sheer and blackout curtains are included as well. Using curtains to
dressing up your windows is a fun and rewarding experience. Enjoy.
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