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Selecting New Curtains
by Cinta Detisur
http://www.magicurtain.com
Selecting curtains for your home as part of a redecoration
project, or for your brand new home can be a fun and
exciting way to change the look of a room. However, there
are many things to consider when you are choosing any type
of window treatment including color, style, the sun exposure
and the type of room.
Sun exposure is a big factor, as any windows that face east
or west will get the most direct sunlight. When choosing
the kind of curtain for these windows, remember that in the
summer months, it will get very warm in the rooms that face
east and west. In places like Phoenix, Arizona, the best
kind of window curtains are those that don't absorb the
heat, but rather those that deflect it.
In bedrooms, some people choose to use what are called room
darkening curtains. These can come in a variety of types,
like cellular shades, for example. These kinds of curtains
in the room darkening variety are great especially for
windows that face east, to keep the maximum amount of
morning sun out of the room. Curtains like these are
available in a wide array of colors, to it is very likely
that a color is available to suit just about any decor.
Since this kind of window treatment is used to cover the
window, it is an option to also put up some other kind of
curtain to dress the window up, like sheer panels or a
window valance.
Kitchens are rooms that are often filled with a lot of
natural light from the sun. It gives the room a warmer and
more open feel. Curtains for this room should be able to
let in a lot of light and may be purely for decorative
rather than privacy or light limiting purposes. If you
prefer, you may want to put a blind or other covering on the
window for privacy when you are asleep or away.
Sliding glass doors present a different challenge. If the
sliding glass door is one that you will be using frequently,
you may not want a full length curtain that will be getting
in the way. This is where vertical blinds are helpful. You
can also decorate the top of the door with a swag, valance
or cornice in colors that complement the room and decor. If
the door is not used often you can choose to hang a curtain
as long as it is one that can be moved if it is necessary to
use the door.
If you have privacy glass in your bathroom you may not even
need to get a curtain. Many bathroom windows are small and
not visible to most people outside, anyway. However, if you
do want to cover your bathroom windows you should choose a
fabric that dries quickly or vinyl that can be easily
cleaned to avoid getting mildew or mold growth.
New curtains are a fairly easy way to spruce up the look of
any room in your home. Whether you purchase them or make
them yourself, find a design and a color that suits you and
the others in your home. Remember to take all of the
factors like sunlight exposure and privacy into
consideration. Use your talents and imagination.
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