Three tips for co-ordinating your Curtains with the entire room.

Beauty in balance. Three tips for co-ordinating your Curtains with the entire room.

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Decorating a room involves many decisions, not only about the wall colour and furnishings. The beauty of a room is often in the details such as artwork, cushions, flooring, and what window covering will work for you.

If you’re uncertain how to choose Curtains for your rooms you’ve come to the right place. Curtains come in many designs and textures, and are perfect for creating a statement.

Changing your Curtains isn’t limited to when you decide to redesign a room. Choosing the right colour, size, and style can change the entire look of a room simply by changing the window covering. Here’s three tips on how to co-ordinate Curtains with a room’s overall design.

How to choose Curtains with the right colour and fabric.

Choosing the right Curtains is about more than selecting the right colour. The colour of the Curtains you choose is important, but so is the type of fabric and the length. You will need to decide on colour, texture, and pattern.

You may also want your Curtains to add height to the room. Understand that colours set the tone of a room. If you want a bright airy room, go with light colours in a lightweight fabric. For a more dramatic effect choose heavier fabrics in darker colours.

If colour isn’t your thing, look at neutral tones in linen fabrics. Curtains do not have to be the same colour as your furniture or bedding.

“Understand that colours set the tone of a room. If you want a bright airy room, go with light colours in a lightweight fabric. For a more dramatic effect choose heavier fabrics in darker colours.”

— DC+B Interior Consultant

Will you need Sheers or Blinds?

The effect you want will also dictate whether you want Sheers or Blinds behind your Curtains. It is not uncommon to have both.

 

A popular trend is to have two slim Curtain panels with sheers visible in the middle. People who enjoy a lot of sunlight choose this option.

 

Often when a window has Blinds of any size the option may be to go with a valance of side panels. This will help dress-up the walls surrounding the window especially if there is no wood trim.

 

What type of Track or Rod should you use.

After deciding the colour and style of your Curtains it’s time to consider hardware. Curtains no longer hang on a Curtain Rod hidden from view.

 

Today, options include Decorative Rods or Poles, rings and stylish Tieback handles.

These items come in an array of finishes and designs. Think about the Curtain fabric and the overall theme of the room. Next, decide if you would like timber, metal, or an alternative. For an impressive finish, cap it off with a stylish Finial.

 

Do you need new Curtains?

Now that you know how to choose Curtains it’s time to go shopping. Use these tips to add an eye-catching effect to your favourite room.

 

dollar curtains + blinds has specialised in crafting custom made Curtains in Melbourne for over 50 years. Contact us today, visit a store or book a free design, measure and quote. Our Interior Consultants can help you to make the perfect choice.

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