Curtain Styles, Colours and Fabrics

Using made to measure curtains to dress a window is a great way of creating a comfortable ambience within your home. It is important when choosing curtains that the style and colour compliments the existing furnishings. Curtains are not only functional they are an important part of interior design. Curtains are the most practical way of blocking out the daylight entering your room. They also give you total privacy. They can also be a vibrant focal point to a room.

There are a few aspects to be decided upon when buying curtains. The look of the curtain can vary depending on whether it has a Pencil Pleat, Traditional Pinch Pleats, an Eyelet top or a Tab top. Curtains can be left to hang straight or can be tied back. The curtains can hang from a curtain track, or a pole. There could be a valance covering the top of the curtain.

When choosing colours you should decide on whether you want a rich and vibrant primary colour say for a child's bedroom or a kitchen, or a subdued colour suitable for a bedroom or lounge. Whatever you choose it should harmonise with existing colours in the room.

Some fabrics will only be suitable in certain environments. For example a velvet fabric would not be practical in a kitchen, but would look great in a bedroom. Popular fabrics for curtains are cotton, chenille, velvet, jacquard, embroidery and satin.