100 Best Curtain Designs

Curtain design

As any decorator will tell you, curtains make a room — but only when chosen correctly. blackout curtains. When it comes to window treatments, it's a matter of color curtain and curtain fabric, length curtain and lining curtain , and custom-made versus off-the-shelf. With so many decisions, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, so we asked a few pros for advice on narrowing down the options curtain and selecting the right curtains for your home. Blinds.

COLOR AND FABRIC

Fabric is an essential part of choosing curtains, since the material will dictate how well your curtains function and hold up over time. curtain rods.

Before you take out the tape measure, decide how high above the window you'd like the curtains to begin. "Hanging panels higher than the window will give a sense of height to the room," says Cunningham. Designers often hang curtains about six inches above the window frame, but for a curtains dramatic look, some curtains go higher. yellow curtains.

Measure from the top of the window (plus the added inches of height where the curtains will hang from) to the floor. linen curtains. For a more traditional look, with the curtain slightly puddled on the floor, you'll want to add another two or three inches to your length. eyelet curtains.

curtains and blinds. The amount of room you leave for 'stack back' (or the space taken up when your curtains are open) will determine the fullness of the curtains. cafe curtains.

"If you are using silk it is often a good idea to allow a little more fullness so if the edges deteriorate a curtain maker can easily cut them down to extend curtain life." curtain poles.

CURTAIN LENGTH

custom made curtains.Before you purchase your desired curtains, take out a tape measure and ensure you know the exact length you will need. sliding glass door curtains.

If custom curtains just aren't in your budget, spending a little more money on high-quality retail window treatments. custom curtains. like Restoration Hardware's Belgian Heavyweight Textured Linen Curtains. french door curtains.

Determine whether you're going to buy dry-clean only or washer machine friendly curtains — it will save you time and money in the long run. striped curtains. Keep in mind that you can ruin high-quality curtains by trying to wash them yourself. hospital curtains.

roman blinds. When measuring the width of your window curtain, be sure to add four to eight inches on both sides and double the total number to ensure curtain fullness. curtains uk. "Then you won't block a lot of window glass when the curtains are open, and they won't get in the way," says Lawrence. new window curtain styles .

If you plan to use the curtains to shut out the sun, those extra inches around the perimeter of your window frame will also help block out any creeping light. made to measure curtains.