The Window Curtain: A Make or Break Feature

From the floor to the ceiling window curtains can either tie in all the elements of design, or be an eyesore to everyone that comes into your home. Choosing the right curtains can be a great benefit for a home in multiple ways. A good window curtain can help create a mood or atmosphere in a home. It can also assist in saving energy in both the summer and the winter. A window curtain can be used to accent a kitchen, living room, or bedroom. The thickness of the fabric can add texture and depth to any room while the colors can invigorate the soul. It can even spark the imagination. How many times have you had a dream where the curtains were blowing in the wind?

When choosing a kitchen curtain it is important to remember several different elements. Design, energy costs, the cost of the fabric, and the room the window curtain must all be taken into consideration when purchasing curtains. Curtains can be homemade, bought from the store, or even mail ordered over the internet.

One of the first things to understand about choosing a good window curtain is that you are the eyes that behold if it is beautiful or not. Knowing yourself and your own style can go a long way into making a good choice on purchasing a window curtain. There are no tips that one can offer to get to know one ’s self but only to invest the time and energy in quiet retrospection to discover the inner person. When this person is discovered, their style and personal flair become evident. Then it becomes easy to design a room based on what you want and which elements you want to include. This is the path to choosing the right carpet, furniture, color schemes, and even down to the details on a window curtain.

Many people underestimate the power of a simple window curtain. The reason is that, for the most part, people don’t buy a curtain for the purpose of design. They buy them for the purpose of added privacy, blocking the sun, or added security. Blinds can accomplish much of this but leave a seemingly drab area void of personality and beauty. The right window curtain can tie in all the elements of a room and add to the creative elements found therein. Many of you may be saying to yourselves “I already know this!” Yet how many times have you gone into someone’s home and seen an eyesore at the window?

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How a Window Curtain Affects a Room

There is one place in your home that often is underestimated. This room can make or break a home. Many individuals involved in home sales state that this room is one of the biggest selling points that new home buyers are looking at most. This room is your kitchen. Having a custom kitchen area means putting unique design into it. It must be beautiful and functional at the same time. One of the most important elements of a beautiful kitchen is the overall color scheme. Your window curtain plays an integral part in that scheme.

A great designer can go to incredible lengths to design a perfectly functional and elegant kitchen. They carefully choose the type and style of the appliances. They look carefully at the floor and walls for color, depth, warmth, and textures. Then they apply professional lighting and engaging cabinets. To top it off, perhaps excellent and beautiful countertops are installed creating a mood and atmosphere very palatable to a future home buyer. Having the wrong window curtain can lead to a disaster in this design. One very unfortunate choice in color, style, and fabric can undue several thousands of dollars in interior design.

Another room that is heavily affected by curtains is the dining room. Psychologists have studied color schematics and their effects on human behaviors. One research design had some prison guards painting prison walls and cells pink and yellow. These colors seemed to have a calming effect on the prisoners. Research showed that these newly painted walls seemed to reduce the number of fights and violence in the cell blocks. Some psychologists have made a connection from color to appetite. Some colors give people the desire to eat more and other colors have the power to make people desire to eat less. Have you ever wondered if your window curtain could have so much power to set a mood at dinner time?

Another room that is affected by the careful choice of curtain is the second most important room in the home when it comes to first time home buyers. This room is your bathroom. The curtains in your bathroom serve several different purposes. The first is to keep your bathroom private from outside eyes. The second is to add elegance and texture to your bathroom. Having the wrong curtains in the bathroom will throw off the ambiance and once again turn off sellers from a potential buy.

Where to Buy Your New Curtains

When it comes to buying a window curtain a person has several different options. The first option is to go to your local Wal-Mart and buy what you need. The problem with Wal-Mart is that everyone and their uncle will be choosing from their rather limited options. K-Mart and Target are also easy places to get simple and inexpensive curtains. If your design is simple and a thin fabric is all that is wanted or required then these retail stores are ideal for finding a good bargain for making a better home.

A window curtain may also be purchased at the local Home Depot or Lowes. Believe it or not those two home improvement giants have a nice selection of curtains for your home décor needs. Both home improvement giants understand the importance of making a window area look nice. They understand the dramatic impact that a window curtain can have in a room.

Many people pass up on the mundane bulk buying department stores for an important opportunity to have elegant curtains in their homes. They don’t want what is available to the mass public. They want something unique to them. Often these individuals travel to their local Hancock’s fabric store and buy the materials and thread wanted to make a unique and custom window curtain. These individuals are daring and creative.

Some may be thinking that they don’t have a creative bone in their body. How will I know if the window curtain I have chosen is right for the room? More importantly, how will I know if it is truly my style? These questions often need expert advice. That advice can come from home décor magazines. They can come from home improvement magazines as well. Sometimes watching television and seeing a specific type of curtain in a room will inspire someone as to what they should buy.

Some people looking for great design ideas go to a parade of homes in their local area. These people often go armed with pen and paper in hand to look at the different room designs. They are scrupulous in trying to discover which elements in a room go together. This includes which window curtain style fits a room. These people work tirelessly and visit home to home in the showcase trying to find what fits their personality, lifestyle, and design needs.

Lastly, but not least, is the desire some people have to look for a professional designer to assist in designing their rooms. A good designer can help you find the right style and look for each room. The downside is that a professional designer is pricey. However if you just want to buy a window curtain alone, then the costs most likely outweigh the benefits.