Curtains are possibly the most underappreciated piece of home décor. Think about it. You come back home from a long vacation, loving the feeling of being back to your place of comfort, you look around your house and find something amiss. Someone in your house has put the curtains for washing and suddenly your home feels a little empty. You start to feel its absence. Something that you were always used to seeing in your house at the same place, is now off your vision. You exclaim a soft ‘hmm’ only when they are back on, exactly where they used to be.
Curtains have the power to create an unsaid visual impact of beauty, grandness, aesthetic and most importantly, vibes. From letting in the right amount of day light to minimizing ambient sounds from outside of your home, from ensuring privacy to adding value to your home décor, even objectively, curtains are most definitely a very important piece of fabric that one must proudly own in their homes.
So, how do you select the right curtains for your home?
- Picture the purpose
Door curtains or window curtains, what is it that you wish to buy? Is it just for privacy? Do you wish to have better day light control? Or are they just going to be used for aesthetic appeal?
Privacy: Go for curtains with thick fabric like cotton or velvet, which provide optimum privacy alongside space to let in just the right amount of light. These are ideal for window curtains in bedrooms and living room
Light: Choose fabric like silk, sheer or sometimes linen to let the natural light seep through those windows and doors. These give a casual and relaxed vibes to the entire space. Apt for using them as both window curtains or door curtains, typically in the living room
Aesthetics: If it is only about aesthetics and adding appeal to the overall décor, you would probably have the time of your life, for you have an array of options to choose from. Decorative curtains, textured curtains, patterns, colours, fabric and what not. You name it and you will have it
- Fabric
Cotton: Be it door curtains or window curtains, this fabric has been tried and tested over ages. Can make your home look classy, modern, formal, casual, distinct, they way you want it. It is easy to wash, easier to maintain. You can mix cotton and linen or cotton and velvet for a richer look and to top it all, it offers top notch privacy.
Linen: Perfect for keeping the look of your room suave and casual. It is light weight, has qualities of sheer fabric. Lets just the right amount of light and breeze in, while also ensuring sufficient privacy. Works best among window curtains
Silk: Silk curtains have been largely used to add a more formal look to the space. They add a luxurious touch to the décor with pleats and puddles. Works well as a reflecting surface thereby adding depth to the room by reflecting light. Can be used across living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, offices, stage shows.
Sheer: If you love your space to be bright and naturally well lit, sheer style curtains are made just for you. Makes the room feel airy and spacious. Can be used as door curtains, along long pathways, balconies to provide that dreamy feel during the day. Can add liners to sheer fabric to make it look semi-sheer in case you wish to add in a bit more privacy into your space
- Colours and Textures
Like we said before, the value that curtains add to the overall look and feel of your space is unmatched. You can literally make a statement of your personality through your curtains. Got plain, light colored walls? Bring in some bold door curtains with patterns paired with sheer window curtains to reflect light off the wall.
White, ivory and light grey curtains work beautifully well in almost any space. Try going in for monochromatic décor with solid blue shades of cotton curtains. Wish to add a bit of drama? Choose bold, striped or checkered patterns.
Conclusion:
The possibilities of creating a masterpiece of a master bedroom, a case-study of your study room, a living example of your living room just through curtains are infinite. All you need to do is stand at the center of your space and visualize your rooms getting converted into photo-ops. Door curtains opening the door to make every space of your house Instagrammable, window curtains creating the window of opportunity to steal the spotlight from your neighbors and friends.
