| When you are choosing drapes for your | | | | |
| bedroom, you have a lot of choices. There are | | | | Drapes can also add some sound and wind |
| so many different types of window treatments | | | | proofing to your bedroom. If your windows are |
| to choose: curtains, shades or blinds. Each | | | | old and leaky, you probably have a lot of |
| one has its own pros and cons, but the bottom | | | | wind and noise coming in from outside. Drapes |
| line is that each one has the same goal - to | | | | can help to soak up some of these elements |
| keep your bedroom dark and comfortable while | | | | and keep you comfortable during the night. If |
| you are sleeping. | | | | you need help blocking out noise or wind, |
| | | | make sure to choose thick drapes, or get a |
| One thing you are going to have to think | | | | lighter pair of drapes and put it together |
| about is whether you want practical or trendy | | | | with a liner to maximize your comfort. |
| and beautiful drapery. For some curtains, you | | | | |
| may have to choose between these two aspects, | | | | When you are choosing your curtains, make |
| but it is possible to get both. For example, | | | | sure to purchase the proper size. They should |
| if you want a light and airy lace curtain, | | | | be large enough to cover the entire window, |
| you can definitely have that in your bedroom, | | | | without allowing the light to peak through |
| but it might be wise to pair that with pull | | | | the sides or bottom. Also keep into |
| down shades, so that during the night, you | | | | consideration your heating vents and |
| can have privacy and darkness. | | | | radiators. If you have heaters under the |
| | | | windows, you don't want to cover them up with |
| One thing to think about when purchasing new | | | | long drapes, because you will end up waking |
| window treatments for your bedroom is whether | | | | up cold during the night. |
| they provide ample darkness. When shopping | | | | |
| for them, hold them up to the lights in the | | | | If you follow this advice, choosing drapes |
| store, and see how much you can see through | | | | and shades for your bedroom should not be a |
| them. If you prefer a darker room, you may | | | | difficult task, instead it should be |
| need to have drapes and a separate liner or | | | | something that you enjoy doing, because it |
| drapes and blinds together. | | | | will make your bedtime that much better. |