Tips for choosing curtains

Tips for choosing curtains
 The perfect match between curtains and living room determines the perfect house design. Therefore, when buying curtains, pay attention to the following details:
Detail 1 Learn about fabric functionality in advance
 1. Anti-noise With the warmer seasons, people's outdoor activities increase, and the noise outside the window needs to be blocked by curtains. If you want to get a better sound-absorbing effect, generally speaking, the thicker the curtain, the stronger the sound-absorbing effect, such as the curtain of flocking, cotton, linen and other textures.
2. Shading In summer, the light is strong. In the bedroom, choosing curtain fabrics with strong shading can ensure a good sleep. In the living room and dining room, you can choose thin fabrics with good light transmission.
Detail 2 Selection of curtain size
The area of ​​the curtains should be able to cover the windows to have a good shading effect. The length of the curtains should be determined according to the specific conditions of the window. Floor-to-ceiling windows and long-frame windows need floor-to-ceiling curtains; windows with a window sill higher than the floor can use floor-to-ceiling curtains or curtains aligned with the window sill; larger windows should choose curtains with wider openings, so as to achieve a visual balance effect .
 Detail 3 Curtains should be matched with windows
 Due to the variety of house types and windows, the choice of curtains should be "according to local conditions". Horizontal window. For such a short, wide typical window, where deep balconies and radiators are not available, floor-to-ceiling blinds are a better option. Indecent viewing windows. This type of window has large pieces of glass, a large area, and a lot of cloth for curtains, so it is necessary to use heavy curtain rails with mechanical devices such as drawstrings. Bay window. For tall bay windows, floor-to-ceiling curtains made up of several individual curtains can be accommodated, each tied individually, using a continuous curtain box to hold the curtains together. If the bay window is small or curved, it can be renovated as a whole. Accepts a double curtain, each of which can be drawn fully to either side of the window.
Detail 4 Curtain markings are exquisite
Curtain markings and patterns should be coordinated with the size of the windows in the room, the age and experience of the occupants, as well as the interior decoration and furniture style. If the window is relatively short, try not to choose a horizontal pattern or a pattern of small flowers, and it is best to use a vertical pattern. On small windows, curtains with large patterns should be avoided, otherwise the window will appear narrower. The stripes of the curtains should be straight and not tilted, otherwise it will create the illusion that the window is tilted.
 Details 5 The choice of curtain color
In the living room, it is best to choose warm-colored curtains to set off a warm and warm atmosphere. In the study, you can choose fresh green curtains to create a natural, quiet and secluded atmosphere. In the bedroom, you can choose balanced colors to bring a soft, comfortable and relaxed visual experience. In a north-facing room with dim light, it is suitable to choose curtains with neutral and cool colors; in a sunny room with good light, hanging chestnut red or yellow curtains can adjust the strong light into soft astigmatism, highlighting the living room. gentle texture.
Detail 6 Selection of curtain fabrics
From the material point of view, the curtains are made of cotton, hemp, yarn, satin, flocking, bamboo, man-made fibers and so on. Cotton and linen are the most common materials for curtains, which are easy to wash and replace, and are suitable for bedrooms. The gauze curtains are highly decorative, can enhance the depth of the interior space, and have good light transmission, so they are generally suitable for use in living rooms and balconies. The texture of satin and flocking curtains is very delicate, they look luxurious and rich, and the shading and sound insulation effects are very good, but the price is relatively high. The texture of bamboo curtains is clear, the lighting effect is good, and it is very wear-resistant, moisture-proof, mildew-proof, not easy to fade, and is very suitable for use on the balcony. Man-made fiber curtains have a harder texture, are easy to wash, and are more durable, and their shading properties are also good.
Detail 7 Selection of curtain accessories
Generally speaking, luxurious European-style Roman curtains are often composed of curtains, curtains and gauze curtains. Such curtains use more accessories, while modern style curtains can save a lot of accessories. rails. The amount of track is generally the window plus the window cover, plus the length of about 10 cm. If there are screen curtains and curtains, you need to purchase two layers of slide rails. lead wire. It is made of a small lead section with a diameter of 0.5 cm in the center, and is used at the hem of the curtain fabric to increase the drape of the curtain. The amount of it is generally equal to the total number of meters of the lower edge of the cloth and yarn purchased. Of course, if the drape of the fabric is already good, the lead wire can be omitted. cloth bag. It is a layer of material added to the top of the gauze curtain and the curtain, and it is used with the hook to fix the curtain. Its amount is generally equal to the total number of meters on the edge of the cloth and yarn purchased. lace. The amount of lace is roughly the same as the length of the curtain head and the vertical side, and it only needs to be calculated according to the length of the curtain fabric. Do not use bleach when cleaning curtains, and try not to dehydrate or dry them. It is best to let them air dry. However, different curtains have different cleaning methods, which should be carried out according to the characteristics of the material itself.