Guest Post by Jessica Christian
9 Ways To Boost Your Bedroom with
Curtains!
Your curtains are the clothing of a
room and changing your curtains can have an amazing effect on the atmosphere
and style of your room, much as changing your clothes can transform you from
office smart to evening formal! Modern fabrics and weaving methods now mean
that you have immense choice when it comes to choosing the soft furnishings for
a room. Luxurious silk, rich heavy velvet, sculptured thick cotton folds all
imbue a room with a unique ambiance and personality.
Net: Net
curtains are ideal to provide a barrier between your home and every curious
passer-by without you needing to have the curtains shut all the time. This can
be especially important in the bedroom. Net curtaining is usually white or cream,
but you can get net in a variety of colours. Choose the pattern of your net
curtains carefully as the wrong pattern can drain warmth and life from the
room, while the right one can infuse a gentle joie de vivre into the home.
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Glamorize with Velvet:
Velvet is a very rich and plush fabric that feels wonderful to the touch.
Having your curtains made from velvet will infuse your whole bedroom with a
luxurious and sensual feel. If you want a grown-up look and feminine
atmosphere, you can do no better than to hang some lovely long velvet curtains
in your bedroom.
Indulge in Silk/ Satin:
The cool, sexy sheen of silky satiny fabrics should not be underestimated.
Available in a variety of colours, from soft pastel to vibrant primaries, silk
is expensive, but deservedly so. Silk curtains are a sure indicator of wealth
and success, and you cannot fail to enjoy your bedroom all the more because of
them! If genuine silk is out of your price range, you can still create the same
effect with cheaper satins and silk-effect polycotton.
Cotton: Cool,
crisp and traditional cotton always looks good! The durable fabric not only
lasts well, but it takes dye good temperedly and remains fresh and new-looking
for a long time. The only problem with cotton is that is does need ironing
after each wash, but once pressed the fabric, whether curtains or bedding,
looks fabulous again!
Create magic with Voile:
If you are not keen on nets over your
windows, why not try some voile curtains? This lovely soft and transparent
fabric can be made from cotton, wool or even silk and is perfect to create
heavily gathered curtains. The gathers of fabric make sure that no-one can see
through the curtains into the room, while the sheer fabric allows sunshine and
daylight to brighten up your bedroom easily.
Brocade: Brocade
curtains are very traditional and old-fashioned looking, but they are
beautiful, nonetheless. Brocade is a thick, heavy fabric, embellished on one
side with patterns or pictures. Brocade was originally used as curtaining in
the days before central heating and modern carpentry, and it is still useful to
block chilly draughts from wintry windows. Brocade adds a rich and timeless
beauty to any bedroom.
Plain: Plain
curtains are useful in small rooms as they create the illusion of a large
expanse of space, opening out the room. Choose a colour that goes well with
your bedrooms décor scheme and perhaps even buy a spare pair in a different
colour. This will allow you to radically change your room by the simple
expedient of swapping your curtains!
Patterned:
Patterns can be loud and flamboyant or they can be small and discreet. Choose a
pattern that you like, in colours that go well with the décor of your bedroom.
Avoid clashing colours in large patterns, as these can be very 'busy' and loud
and detract from the charm of your bedroom.
Custom made:
Designing and making your own curtains can be very satisfying! It can be tricky
to get them just right though, so perhaps opt to pay a seamstress to run your
curtains up for you. When you have chosen the fabric, the curtain length and
even decided on the width between each pleat, you will feel a great sense of
satisfaction when you see your creation hanging beautifully in your windows.
The above nine categories can help
you to decide which curtains are right for your room. Take some time and study
your bedroom before making your choice to be certain of loving your new look
bedroom when you are done!
Really an interesting mixture, however i like the bedroom ideas, they are spacious, cozy and romantic. Good choice!
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