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