The look of a room can be a pleasant on unpleasant by a simple thing called curtains. If you ask professional interior designers, they will tell you that curtains can make a room or break it. Curtains are kind of the back bone of the room that gets everything together to create a synergy. Choosing the right curtains is paramount to enlighten any room’s interior.

Curtains14

However, with so many options and varieties of curtains available in the market it may seem easy to choose the right one. Sadly, it is not! Choosing the right curtain can be a daunting task and involve choosing the fabric, color, design, texture, length, to render it a personal touch. To help you in making the right choice, here is a list of things to consider when exploring curtains for your room.

Factors to Consider

  1. Color and Texture
    While selecting the color and texture of the curtains it is important to understand the type of room. Do you want a modern, simplistic and minimalistic room or a more classic and cozy mood? This will help you decide the right colors, textures and patterns of curtains. Use solid colored curtains to achieve a formal and elegant look. A solid curtain will complement any contrasting colors around it and it gives room for future additions. While choosing, solid curtains opt for a color that will stand out against the wall and blend well with the existing décor of the room.
    Curtains15
    To create a formal aura, go for silk or velvety texture and for a more casual mood try out billowy linen and crinkly crushed velvet. If you want to play safe choose cotton or cotton blend curtains as they go with any type of décor and can give you a neat and simple design. While considering patterns keep in mind that if you have patterned furniture then it is better to stick to solid colors only. If you do have solid colored furniture patterned curtains can be a good option.
  2. Fabric
    The fabric of the curtain will determine how long your curtains will survive and how they will look in your room. If it is too light it may not stay at place, however if it is too heavy it may not fold properly when drawn. Additionally, sunlight can fade the fabric over time so get one that is resistant to heat. If the room gets a lot of sunlight, avoid bright colors as they fade over time. Keeping these factors in mind you can opt for linen, silk or velvet fabric. If you live in cold regions, you can use tapestry or tweed that helps to retain heat in the room.Curtains16
  3. Size of Windows and Length of Curtains
    While deciding the size of the curtains, think about two important things- length and height. When curtains are installed higher than the window it creates an illusion that the room is higher. So, decide how high you want your curtains to be from the window sill. Designers suggest 6 inches but you can decide based on your preference.When considering the floor and where the curtain ends there are two options available to you. One, just touching the floor or a few centimeters away from the floor to give a classic look or the other that bundles at the bottom which will need an additional 1 or 2 inches of curtain material. However, keep in mind that the latter is easier to manage and open and close.

These are just few of the factors to consider when choosing curtains. You can even opt for custom made curtains if your needs are more elaborate. So, take all these points in mind to choose the right curtains for your home.