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Ali Meshksar

12/16

Transforming your home the easier way; amazing Interior design ideas to watch out for

When it comes to interior design, so many people tend to focus on the walls, the floors, and the dining furniture. If you have ever thought of upgrading your curtains and draperies as a way of enhancing the aesthetic value of your home, then you are among the few people who dare to see beyond the norm. As opposed to what we have been made to believe, curtains aren’t just for blocking light, sound or heat. You probably have an idea of the intensity of glamour added by curtains in your home. One thing worth noting, however, is that having a collection of curtains and drapers in your home is one thing and giving your windows a deserving treat using them is yet another one. So much to choose from If you want to intensify the use of curtains and drapers as interior décor, then you must think of varieties not only in materials but also in ways of window treatment. The choice of curtains you opt for and how you hang them reveal so much about your personality. Depending on your preference, one can decide to:

  • Simply put the curtain over a blind
  • Hang the curtain, lace or draper on its own
  • Blend curtains and with short and decorative draperies called jabots
  • Put the draperies over the blinds
  • Compliment the draperies with valance
There is much more to explore when it comes to decorating your rooms using curtains and draperies. You only need to take a closer look. Does the length of curtain really matter? Many homeowners tend to ignore the aspect of length when it comes to curtains and draperies.  It is well agreeable that longer curtains shout formality. As such, they might be appealing on living room and dining room windows. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that the curtains should never get to the floor level in formal rooms unless you want to deny the room its dressy feel. For family rooms, there is no problem with the curtains reaching the floor. The ideal choice of curtains suitable for kitchens is one that reaches the window trim. They never disappoint. You can almost certainly trust us on that. Achiever special effects with curtains As noted earlier, there are advanced used of curtains beyond people’s imaginations. Curtains and draperies can be used to attain special effects depending on the room they are being used in. For instance, rooms that need abundance of sunlight like the living room are best suited with the grapevine wreaths. There is also the alternative of silk flower gallant curtains. You will still be able to achieve a similar effect without necessarily allowing too much light. At the end of the day, one realizes that achieving the ideal interior decorations can stretch farther beyond the wall paintings and ceilings. Additions as simple as curtains can make a whole lot of difference but only when used appropriately. Your interior design consultant should be able to help you with this!

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