North Leeds Plumbing & Heating – Home Improvement and DIY Advice

Whatever the style of a room, the type of curtains or blinds that you hang can make an enormous impact. Natural light is an important consideration when you are decorating a room – is it light and airy, or warm and cosy? Are the windows large or small? And do you want to draw attention to them or away from them? These things will influence whether you choose layers of sheer, floaty fabrics, plain tab top curtains on a simple pole, or brightly coloured curtains hanging in dramatic, tasselled swags and drapes.

A plain and simple style in neutral colours will blend into the décor and not compete with a beautiful mullioned window or a stunning view. Warm colours and rich textures such as wool, velvet and damask creates a cosy softness, and sheer fabric creates a romantic soft lighting effect and help disguise ugly views or provide privacy.

When you are choosing curtains for a room there is a lot more to consider than the type and colour of the fabric. You need to think about the length and fullness of the curtains – floor skimming drapes add drama – and the style of pole or tracking they will run on. By choosing different styles you can create anything from minimalist chic to fun and feminine, to overblown Rococo. You can mix and match curtains with blinds to create several layers of window dressing for added impact.

Choosing new curtains is an opportunity to give character and style to a room, or create a focal point, not just a finishing touch.