Curtains bring beauty, glam, color and drama to a living room while keeping privacy. There are two main things to take into account when choosing curtains — how do you want your room to look like, and what will you use it for?
Depending on your preference, you can choose draperies from various categories: blackout and pattern drapes are two classic choices; for more professional looks, floral embroidered cotton blends or self-patterned sheers can also add a unique touch.
Cost-effective
Curtains can add an elegant look to a room, which also saves you on energy bills but choosing the right curtain may seem overwhelming because of all its possibilities (sizes, fabrics, styles) and installations. For your search to be easier and you know what will work for you and your room environment. If you are getting this done, ask yourself two questions: What style are you going for and why does curtains have to do that?
If you want to look very fancy, choose drapes that skim the ground. They are pretty, and also more practical than swags or grommet tops; you’ll be able to fill a room a bit warmer with an inch or two.
If your ceilings are high, drape curtains that are the same height as your windows. That will make them more impressive and the room look bigger. Curtains bring color but are not overwhelming – neutrals will blend in better with the space and accent your furnishings more successfully than loud prints or prints will.
Energy-efficient
Choosing curtains that can add character and function can not only be lovely but save you energy and money. Window coverings keep the room cool and filtering sunlight is another way to save on electricity.
From floor to ceiling, curtains paint neutral walls, but also call attention to architectural details. Striped fabrics can cinch in narrow rooms; fringe and pom-pom trim are wacky, while tassels or ribbons are more professional. Choose curtains with matching trim to get a nice finished look; fringe adds playful bounces and tassels are more formal.
You can keep your curtains as simple as possible, pick out white fabric that matches the walls so your windows stand out but don’t stand out by themselves. That way, they won’t dominate the room décor.
Maintains privacy
Not only are curtains a way to preserve privacy, they can also be beautiful. You can choose the right fabric and hang them at the right height to have a nice symmetrical design which goes well with your furniture. Curtains should be planned for where you will be putting them and what you will use them for. If having visitors is a priority, for instance, then blackout or heavier fabrics are best to stop the light and offer a cozy feel.
Most people like to hang their curtains so that they “kiss” the floor which looks great. This also makes opening and closing them easier and collecting dust and debris is less of an issue than the one gathered on the floor. And to give the same look and some unity, match pattern living room curtains with a matching modern rod that’s also patterning for a cohesive look.
Enhances aesthetic appeal
Curtains do more than conceal window-pockets, they design an environment. Simple and shabby, sheers are a color, warmth, drama and privacy-protection feature for any room.
The right fabric for your living room curtains is a must as it will affect the way they work and how they look. For instance, if you are after the practical curtains made from light material that will give you the casual feel; if you want formal elegance choose dark and thick materials.
Add a bit more interest to your curtains with a valance or a trim pompom and fringe trims are casual and formal details like tassels formal. For the perfect finish, go for floor-length curtains that are down the entire length.