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Actionable guides to choosing curtains
Since the people of Singapore tend to live in
public neighborhoods, curtains have become an
absolute necessity as they help in maintaining
privacy. However, the uses of these pieces
extend way beyond privacy. A lot of families use
them as protection against the constantly
changing weather patterns of the country. Still,
others consider curtains as items of beauty and
use them to spruce up their design concepts.
Since curtains are so popular in the country,
there are many suppliers willing to offer advice
on the type you need. Some of them are
legitimate and offer sound advice. Others have
not been around for long enough to understand
your tastes and preferences. In his piece, we
provides several tips to guide you as you make a
decision on what curtains to buy and what
purposes you expect them to serve.
· Deciding the purpose of your curtains
While it is okay to find curtains that serve the
purpose of safety, that is not the only
consideration. Curtains have a range of other
functional usages, which is why you need to
choose carefully. Going back to the privacy bit,
curtains that serve that purpose need to be on
the heavy side. In addition to that, you need to
ensure that they are made of the darker shades,
which make it hard for people to peek in. If you
are looking for curtains to boost the aesthetics
of the rooms involved, go for trendy shades but
keep it consistent. Remember, aesthetic curtains
are supposed to light up the area in which they
are fitted. Avoid dull colors because they are
going to dampen the area in which they are used.
On the flip side, you will need to be tentative
on your use of screaming colors because at the
end of the day, you are going for the
spectacular and not the outrageous. A good idea
would be to choose several variations of one
shade so that the patterns you set out to
maintain stay intact.
There are some types of curtains whose main role
is to trap heat and keep rooms warm. These
curtains are specially treated and have powerful
fabric. Despite the fact that they are heavily
functional, you can still go for choices that
are attractive. Most homeowners here in
Singapore think that such curtains are dull and
boring, but in reality they are not. When you
start shopping around, you realize that you are
spoilt for choice when it comes to the varieties
available. Still, there are curtains whose role
is to regulate the heat levels in the room by
allowing excesses to escape from the room. Most
of these designs are light and very effective
for the warmer areas of Singapore. Using them
right ensures that you do not spend as much on
air-conditioning as you did previously.
If you are interested in bedroom curtains
specifically, you need to choose the types that
do not let in too much sun or moonlight because
these two are going to interfere with your
sleeping patterns.
· Exaggerate the effect
Sometimes, you can create the illusion of size
even when your windows are small. If you want to
impress friends and family, find some extremely
long curtains and have them slide over the
window frame and all the way down to the floor.
That way, everyone will be looking at your
curtains in comparison to the frames. Since they
seem larger than the frames, this comparison is
going to get everyone thinking that you house in
general is larger than it really is. This is
also a great move in terms of aesthetics because
it creates the feel of endless space when there
in fact isn’t that much of it.
· Align your cushions with the sun
Set your curtains in a way that allows you to
draw without having to tamper with the panel.
This way, you can enjoy a picturesque view of
the surrounding area with minimal disturbance.
Getting the panels out of the way also gives
your windows a vintage feel and a spacious look.
If you are using your curtains in the sitting
room, you need to ensure that they are light
colored. This makes it easy for them to trap
warmth and release it into the environment when
the need arises. There is a chance that you will
be opening your windows regularly in order to
aerate the room, so set sitting room curtains in
a simple manner that allows for frequent
handling. Since you want to always have the sun
filter in, avoid heavy materials and dark shades
all the time. The correct positioning will allow
you to decide just how much light and air you
want in there.
· Choosing between curtains with lining and
those without
Curtains that come with a lining are great
because they help you fend off the intrusion of
the sun, moisture and dust particles. They are
made in such a way that they trap all these
substances and retain them on their surfaces for
a long time. If you are allergic to some
compounds in the environment, you will find
these types of curtains handy. The negative side
to these types is that they are very heavy,
making washing a little bit of a problem. On the
other hand, unlined curtains are not good when
it comes to insulation. However, they give you a
light task of washing because their fabric is
easy to handle, simple to clean and convenient
when it comes to hot areas.
· Be creative
Your creativity needs to shine all through
whenever you are dealing with your curtain. Make
setting up your curtains a personal affair and
choose designs that fit in with your character.
Do not be afraid to experiment because at the
end of the day, it is the creative edge you
throw in those matters. Always strive to avoid
getting caught up in one style because that
approach tends to dull the rooms where the
curtains are set up.
Choosing curtains that fit in with your home and
reflect your personality can be quite
challenging, but with the above ideas, you are
definitely going to get it all right.
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