How Do You Choose Curtains For A Room

Try a double track with sheers and a blockout behind says Cam Warwick joint managing director of Warwick Fabrics.

How do you choose curtains for a room. Your curtains should blend naturally with the entire surroundings and must be an extension of your space. However if you need a curtain that protect you from light making the room dark as you might want it in the bedroom heavier fabric will be the best choice. Blockout curtains are often double-lined and an easy way to darken a room while dim-out curtains filter up to 98 per cent of light.

We love how cozy and luminous this living room designed by Louisa Grey of House of Grey is. Want a bit of both. When selecting a curtain color think about whether you want your window curtains to blend in with the decor or be a focal point for the living room.

Chose the color of the curtains and the material based on the amount of light that you want to let into the room as well as on the type of atmosphere that you wish to create. The lighter ones as for example linen will be ideal in the living area such as the living room or the kitchen. You can go as high as a few inches to the ceiling for maximum height and drama.

To make your windows appear wider and higher as you should add a few inches to your measurements. Choose the color and shade of the curtains depending on the color and texture of the wallpaper if you choose curtains in the same palette with the wallpaper they should be 2-4 tones lighter or darker than the walls. If you elect to have them play a more muted role select curtains that are similar to the wall color or trim color of the space.

You can also go with a bold pattern but only if you want this to become the focus of your room. For instance a soft tone-on-tone stripe or floral pattern can add visual interest and romantic vibes to a sheer curtain. How to Measure for the Correct Curtain Length Grab your trusty measuring tape and take your measurements from the floor to where the rod will be placed.

With privacy sometimes all you need is a sheer fabric.