Go the Length to Make Those Windows Look Pretty

Curtains serve multiple purposes. Where at one end they prevent heat, light, and cold from entering the homes, on the other, they add delicacy and charm to the interior design of your rooms. They enhance the aesthetics of the already beautiful windows and sometimes even disguise the not-so-great ones to perfection.

From a home décor point of view, curtains and their length also set the mood for a particular room, adding personality to it. Generally, the longer the curtains, the more formal they appear, while shorter ones give a more casual look. When choosing curtain fabrics, do not forget the lengths you want to go.

Here’s a guideline to make your curtain lengths work for your windows.

·         For windows too long – the curtains need to cover the entire length. To balance out that awkward length, you could add a deep valance or cornice with a bold horizontal pattern, above the curtains.  

·         For windows too narrow – regardless of what the length of your curtains is, to give these windows a wider look, install curtain rods that extend outwards from your window frames and hang the curtains outwards so they barely cover the window frame.

·         For windows too short – make these windows look longer by creating the illusion using floor length curtains and rods attached slightly below the ceiling.

·         For windows too wide – large windows tend to subdue the room they are in. In order to make the widow look just the right size, break it down with panels of curtains hanging straight in length.

As a general guideline to curtain length, keep in mind the following:

·         Never go for a length that stops just short of the floor; it looks awkward and unappealing. As a solution, if possible, bring the rods down to let them hang a little lower.

·         Do not hang curtains near the stove, no matter what the length is.

·         To create a romantic effect in a room, go for elegant designer fabrics for extra-long curtains that create a fabric puddle on the floor.

·         For formal rooms, choose dressy curtains that are long enough to touch the floor.

·         Aprons (curtains that end on the sill or just below the window trim) work great for practical places, like the kitchen.

·         For family rooms, choose curtains that are long enough to touch the floor and can be drawn back if needed. 

There are countless ways in which curtain treatments can change the look and mood of your rooms. A consultation regarding the same from modern interior designers in Florida can help you pick the right fabric and decide on the perfect length. There is tons of fabric and upholstery stores operating in Florida, Arizona, and Georgia; visit the one nearest to you or simply click here for expert advice.

·