Friday, February 29, 2008

Decorating The Personal Space With Designer room Curatins

In decorating your personal space, the major consideration in choosing your living room curtain is taste. This encompasses keen eye to design, ability to distinguish what choice of fabric works well with the furniture and even the nitty-gritty of the living room and perhaps the capacity to see things in a rather unusual sense like sensing what type or size or design of curtain would complement the room.

How to choose the right fabric? What's so tricky with choosing what fabric to use as curtain is the array of choices presented to you while shopping.

a. Choosing the pattern for the fabric - The usual choices are the floral, checkered and plain design patterns. Some who are more open to seemingly awkward choices go for unusual designs like psychedelic and abstract patterns. The choice actually lies on the general theme of the living room and the atmosphere you want to create.

b. Choosing the material - Not all fabrics can be made into curtains or drapes so be sure to pick those that are actually recommended for drapery. There are fabrics that could camouflage the architectural defects of the room and there are those that are intended to help maintain your privacy and block/control the entrance natural light from outside. So be sure to pinpoint your priorities when shopping for the right fabric.

How does your living room look like? The selection of your curtains lies primarily on the design or theme of your living room, its furniture and decors. Does it have the family heirloom, luxurious sofas and couches that spell the history of your family antiques, most prized collections, or mementos? If this is the case, your living room must have a formal arrangement that is unorthodox and very traditional. The curtain that works best with this type of living room is the one made with expensive fabrics, with lavish trimmings and a little dressy. On the other hand, a modern-looking living room which is typically two-toned requires a plainer choice of fabric that is somewhere in between the primary choice of colors. A darker hue of fabric would create a sense of depth while lighter hues help set off the darker tone of the room.

How do you want to present your living room curtain? Victorian-style homes with formal living rooms have curtains that are tied back which gives them flows and folds, while minimalist living rooms let the curtains flow on almost straight, natural lines to go with the rectangular design of the house.

Designer Room Curtains In Many Styles

Many of us enjoy entertaining others by hosting a home cooked or catered dinner in our dining rooms. An area set aside for the exclusive purpose of enjoying food should be warm, cozy, and attractive. One of the most important features of your dining area is likely to be the windows. Even at night, guests will probably notice the number and shape of your dining room windows, and the way they are decorated as part of your home’s overall theme.

That is why it is a good idea to give some thought to the way that your windows are dressed. With many options to choose from, you will want to choose a design you can live with for years to come, as some dressings are expensive, and fittings can be time-intensive.

Venetian blinds offer a simple method of covering windows so that others cannot peer inside. They come in a variety of sizes, styles, and colors, so even this simple technique provides many opportunities for creativity and individualism. If you don’t care for vinyl blinds, there are other styles to consider, as well. Some homeowners prefer the simplicity of hanging blinds that can be readily opened and closed rather than dealing with fabric drapes or curtain rods.

Another easy accent for your dining room windows is to hang a valance. This piece of fabric or other substance can be tailored to blend with the rest of the room’s décor in a color that coordinates systematically throughout your home. Valances come in an array of lengths and styles, so even this simple drapery can provide you with choices that allow for custom design and decorating.

The next level of drapery sophistication might be sheers that come in a range of patterns, thickness, and designs. These add a gauzy look to the windows and work well with summer or light décor. In the winter, heavier draperies can be added for a layered look, with the heavier fabric tied back by day and loosened to hang down at night as a window covering. Keep in mind that sheers and draperies will need to be cleaned periodically. Sometimes you can use a hand vacuum to remove dust occasionally, and send them out for heavy-duty cleaning every six months or so.

Frilly curtains or tiebacks are available in many styles, including café-style, to give the room a casual, fun appearance. These curtains can match those in the kitchen, or coordinate with other window coverings throughout that level of your home.

When choosing window coverings, don’t forget to factor in price, installation, cleaning, and replacement issues. Then shop with an open mind to get the best look for your dining room.