Curtains form a huge part of the shape your interior décor takes. Curtains are also a very personal accessory, and everyone has a different opinion on what makes a good looking pair of curtains.
You’ll find a broad range of ready-made curtains available to choose from when you shop with providers of high-quality homeware. But what sort of things should you be considering, to ensure you make the best possible decision for your home? Here are three simple things to think about to help guide you.
Curtain type
The first thing to consider is that there are many different curtain styles to choose from. For example you can choose between pencil pleat, tape top, eyelet, or ringlet curtains. This can help you to narrow down the available options, by ensuring you’re only looking for curtains in the style you prefer. There’s no right or wrong answer, it’s all down to personal preference.
You might also want to think about whether or not you want blackout curtains or not. Blackout curtains have a thicker padding on the underside to help better block out light. The offset of this is that blackout curtains are generally thicker and heavier in construction.
Patterns
There are many patterns available when you’re looking at curtains. It’s up to you whether you want a plain colour for your curtains, or you want to have a more bold pattern. A good rule of thumb is to use the rest of your décor as a guide. For example, if you have patterned wallpaper a pair of patterned curtains can make the room look a little “busy”, and a plain pair might look better. On the other hand if you have plain painted walls a pair of patterned curtains can provide a feature.
Colour
Choosing curtain colour is down to preference, and the choice is intimately attached to pattern. Similarly to how you decide to get plain or pattern curtains, you should use the rest of your room as a guide for what colour would best suit. If you want a truly cohesive look then consider using curtains the same colour as you have on your walls, or a complimentary colour if you can’t find a true match. You can also think about using a totally different colour to provide a degree of contrast.
Whichever choices you make, let your instincts guide your decisions and you can’t go wrong.
