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Curtainsand window treatments are often overlooked but essential to a room.
They are a great way to add asplash of colorand a pop of pattern.
Countless types of curtains are available indifferent styles, lengths, and materials.
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Use this comprehensive guide below to choose the right curtains for your home.
Their thickly woven lining prevents light from filtering through.
They are kept in place with two loops on either end secured in a hook on the wall.
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The pleats are made from multiple fabric folds and bunched together to create fullness.
They gently hang uniformly for a timeless and sophisticated feel.
They provide a little privacy and block direct sunlight while allowing plenty of light to filter in.
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They are made from thinner, loosely woven, lightweight fabrics, usually cotton or polyester.
Their fabric often coordinates or matches the upholstery in the room.
They have a sleeve at the top for slipping onto the curtain rod.
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Some fit firmly on the rod and are not easy to open and close often.
Because they are popular, they usually come in many styles, fabrics, and price points.
These tend to be the less expensive option.
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The pockets come in different sizes to accommodate various rod sizes.
The top part of these drapes, also called goblet pinch pleats, looks like a goblet.
Whenever you pinch or pleat fabric, it requires more fabric, making it more voluminous and drapey.
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The volume adds to the luxurious feel.
These curtains are made of special insulated fabric.
These curtains can increase your home’s energy efficiency and help you save money over time.
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The curves give the room a lush feeling.
Rod pocket curtains are the most common style of curtain.
Prefabricated panel curtains of standard sizes will be the most budget-friendly.
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Many department stores with home furnishings will have curtains.
Inexpensive curtains in cotton, linen, or natural fabrics will look pricier than curtains with shine.
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