Welcome to the brand new Furnishings-Direct blog! We all know that choosing curtains for your home can be difficult: the look and feel of the curtains is very important and if you don't get it right then the look of a room can be ruined. Thus, allow us to give you just a few hard-won tips!
Fabrics/Colours: The fabric for curtains comes in an almost infinite amount of colours and patterns, many with sequins or pearls or other embellishments. This means that the first tip for buying curtains is: don't worry if you can't find the perfect fabric immediately, keep looking and don't compromise on your design too early on - you will find something suitable eventually. When you're buying fabrics online, its often not economical for companies to send out samples, so make sure you like the product before you buy, or at least check out the company's returns policy.
Fabric Type: The texture of the fabric is very important to the finished look of the curtain. Easy opulence can be created through the use of luxurious silks and velvet. Conversely, cotton and linen give a more casual appearance due to their lighter look and feel. Unusual and eccentric fabrics can also be found: faux-leather, metallic mesh, PVC, and fabrics that are resistant to water and flames. It is also extremely important to consider how much light you would like to let into the room - for a bedroom, choose heavy, thick curtains as these block the light and minimise noise and drafts.
Lined Curtains: Another option is lined curtains. These linings protect them against sunlight and provide much better insulation. They also give a more finished look with a smoother hang. However, linings do not wash well, so if you wash your curtains opt for removable linings.
Measuring for your curtains: The amount of fabric required depends entirely upon the size of your window, the style you want for your curtain and whether you want/need extras (like cushion covers or ties).
To care for your fabrics you might be able to wash them - either by hand or in a washing machine. Whichever, they need to be treated with care, perhaps put in a laundry bag. Some fabrics (and all lined with fixed linings) should be dry cleaned. So long as you familiarise yourself with the care instructions of the fabric, your curtains should last a long time.
Lined Curtains: Another option is lined curtains. These linings protect them against sunlight and provide much better insulation. They also give a more finished look with a smoother hang. However, linings do not wash well, so if you wash your curtains opt for removable linings.
Measuring for your curtains: The amount of fabric required depends entirely upon the size of your window, the style you want for your curtain and whether you want/need extras (like cushion covers or ties).
To care for your fabrics you might be able to wash them - either by hand or in a washing machine. Whichever, they need to be treated with care, perhaps put in a laundry bag. Some fabrics (and all lined with fixed linings) should be dry cleaned. So long as you familiarise yourself with the care instructions of the fabric, your curtains should last a long time.
To start choosing your curtains, why not have a look at our range - a great starting point.
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