How to Buy Silk Curtains

Silk curtains make a room—but only when you buy the right one. With so many factors, colors, sizes, fabrics and styles, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, today I am going to introduce to you some tips for selecting the right curtains, silk drapes/curtains, in particular.

Fabrics:

Fabric plays a very important role in choosing suitable curtains. If they're too heavy, they may look too serious and it is not easy to take care; too light and they may fly when slight wind blows.

Fabrics fade, with the sunlight, over time. If the room gets a lot of light, you should choose dark-colored curtains. Another advice is that choose neutral colors, since they're less likely to fade and more likely to blend into a room's decor.

Linen, silk, faux silk, and velvet are best choices to use for window treatments since they tend to hang the best.

Styles:

Patterned drapes add elegance and characters to your home decor. Common patterns come with floral, jacquard, and trellises. These offer a timeless, versatile appearance. Dynamic patterns such as stripes, chevrons, and geometrics make your room a more modern space.

Solid drapes offer you many decorating options. Solid drapes can also add a vivid contrast to your decor. Try any color that will go with your home decor.

Sheer drapes offer airiness to a room that is hard to achieve through other decorating plans. Sheer drapes are typically layered with opaque drapes or shades for privacy.

These drapes are designed to protect against external temperature. They are available in a variety of styles and are layered with a heavy backing for thermal and blackout purposes.

Headers Commonly Seen

Rod Pocket:

Rod-pocket drapes are made using a casing at the top that covers the drapes rod.

Tab-tops are made with flat loops spaced along the top edge of the drapes.

Grommets are rings that are built into the fabric. It create a pleated look that is clean and modern.

Typically, Pleat Drapes are used with drapery rings or a decorative traverse rod.

Hope you will find the right curtains/drapes for your own home.

Related reading:

How to Hang Drapes
How to Measure for Curtains