| Curtains are a beautiful, elegant part of any home. | | | | it's also possible to mix and match different fabrics and |
| They are one of those small, warm touches | | | | different colors to further give your home's window |
| necessary to transform a house from someplace | | | | curtains a unique appeal. |
| where you simply stay, to a place where you feel at | | | | The above three are the basic, simple components of |
| home. When looking for a window curtain design for | | | | any window curtain set. Aside from them, the cut of |
| your home, you want to make sure you find the right | | | | the cloth and the manner in which it falls are also |
| one to give your place the proper atmosphere of | | | | factors to take into account when looking for a |
| warmth and comfort. Here are a few tips regarding | | | | window design. Here are a few of the more popular |
| the components of various curtain designs, and some | | | | window design types that you can choose from that |
| ideas to help you decide on a Look for your curtains. | | | | will be readily available from most curtain |
| Curtain Rods – regarding curtain rods, some | | | | manufacturers: |
| decorative ideas include using brass designs at the | | | | Valance – a valance is not a curtain per se, but |
| ends of the rod, or even exotic carvings. Also, curtain | | | | rather is a short drapery lain across the top of the |
| rods aren't just a matter of picking something to hang | | | | window. It accents the curtain across the supporting |
| your curtains from. You can actually buy matched sets | | | | rod, and adds a nice, neat little layering effect. |
| of curtain rods that will allow you to layer multiple | | | | Swag – swag curtains are designed with a |
| curtains in tiers, giving you more creative options when | | | | reverse V-shaped cut across the bottom. This means |
| it comes to your design. | | | | that the window itself is displayed between the 2 sides |
| Curtain Ties – curtain ties hold back the curtains | | | | of the V, which themselves frame the window |
| from the window, allowing sunlight in. More than this, | | | | beautifully. |
| however, the PLACEMENT of a tie can be itself a | | | | Panel Curtain – this is the classic type of curtain |
| decorative touch. Some people for example split the | | | | composed of a flat, square piece of cloth that hangs |
| curtain in the middle of the window and use ties to hold | | | | down from the curtain rod. |
| the curtains at the edges of the window, essentially | | | | Ruffle – ruffle curtains are designs that have a |
| framing it. | | | | vertical rippling effect, making the window curtain look |
| Others use a single tie and a single piece of fabric, | | | | like it's flowing instead of looking like just a piece of |
| tying the curtain to one side, giving the window a | | | | hanging cloth. |
| unique look that can be likened to a woman wearing a | | | | Sheer – Sheer curtains are made from |
| single-strap dress. The height of the ties also allows | | | | semi-transparent material, and are popular because |
| some control over the pattern of the curtain. While | | | | they let sunlight in easily and have an ethereal and |
| usually placed in the middle of the height of the | | | | relaxing quality about their appearance. |
| window, ties can be placed higher up the curtain to | | | | Scarf Curtains – this design is similar to a |
| allow the fabric to billow out, or can be placed lower | | | | Valence in that it's main feature is a piece of fabric |
| down to give the curtain a more fluffy effect. | | | | supported across the rod to accentuate the main |
| Curtain Fabric – The actual fabrics used in the | | | | curtain near the top. But where a valence is generally |
| curtain are important, obviously. The choices to explore | | | | a square piece of additional paneling, a scarf curtain's |
| are entirely to your taste. You can choose from a | | | | accent is tied tightly upwards at the ends of the curtain |
| wide variety of cloths, from warm, down to earth | | | | rod, allowing only the central part of the scarf to |
| choices like cotton, to the more elegant options of silk, | | | | cascade downwards. |
| satin, and lace. The color and design patterns on the | | | | The designs given above are not mutually exclusive to |
| fabric are likewise another area to let your creativity | | | | each other; rather, they themselves can be mix and |
| take free rein. | | | | matched by a creative mind to make even more |
| Some people for example prefer solid earth colors, | | | | elaborate designs. For example, you can go with a |
| while others prefer brighter ones on their curtains. Solid | | | | Ruffled Panel Curtain made of Sheer Fabric, or a |
| colors aside, floral print curtains enjoy a lot of popularity | | | | Swag Curtain with a Scarf to accentuate it. These are |
| as well. Taking into account the additional layering | | | | just a few samples of the things you can do. |
| options provided by using multiple curtain rods and ties, | | | | |