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:
Jacquard or Printed: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: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: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.
Thermal or blackout: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 Header:Tab-tops are made with flat loops spaced along the top edge of the drapes.
Grommet Top:Grommets are rings that are built into the fabric. It create a pleated look that is clean and modern.
Pinch Pleat: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