Types and Styles of Curtains

Elegant Custom Curtains Can Add Magic to a Room

Have you ever had the freedom to choose your own custom curtains?  Maybe you just bought that gorgeous house on the corner lot or you are looking to revitalize your existing home.  Either way, after doing some touch-ups here, some painting there, your attention turns to your windows.

Choosing colors, and pictures and placing furniture all lend itself to you and your personality.  The curtains you hang are no different than any other piece of your home’s decor for expressing your personal style.  Here are some tips on different curtain styles to consider for your new home.

Raising the Curtain on Style Basics

The variety of fabrics and colors for window coverings is staggering to say the least.  However, the styles of drapes and curtains fall into several major categories.  The different styles cover a variety of ways you can make your home stand out.  One of the main parts of the curtain to pick out is the heading style.  The main styles are eyelets, cased headings or box pleated headings.  Each offers a different look and feel at the curtain rod.  The main goal of the heading is to create a number of pleats or folds in the curtain.

After picking the heading style, it is important to pick out the curtain rod style.  The rod can be made from many materials including wood, nickel, iron or several others.  A variety of caps can be chosen to make sure the rods match the other furniture in the room.  Depending on how elaborate you want to get with your curtains you may have more than one rod.  For instance, you could have a rod for the valence, one for the drapes, and one for the sheers.

With all the options available, you could spend weeks sifting and sorting out several good options, and that’s where working with a professional designer really pays off.  We can help you select curtains that will enhance the overall design aesthetics of the room.  Colors, textures and light can all be used to accentuate the qualities of the room you have chosen to showcase.  A combination of valence and sheers can brighten the feel to any room and enhance your decorations.  We’ll help you avoid mixing elements that detract from the room’s beauty or negatively affect the space.

The Comfort of a Professional Designer

Deciding on the perfect drapes can be exasperating!   Luckily, our experienced team has the patience and flair to change all that!  Exploring all your options can be part of the fun, not an aggravation when you have a knowledgeable, friendly guide to help you.

Curtains can really define a home.  Your home should be no different.  It may take time and a little bit of patience to find that perfect design, but together we will create a style that perfectly compliments who you are and the personality you want your home to convey. Call today and let one of our designers take you on a journey of style discovery! 630-232-9901.