Picking out paint colors, drapes, and curtains for your home can be a joy to some, and a frustrating experience for others but a pain in the neck for other people. If you are one of those that have trouble deciding on colors, styles and fabrics, picking drapes alone may not be a pleasant task. Do not fret, though. Working with a professional designer can be a cost effective way to get your home the look you want without driving yourself crazy.

 Working together in an effort to pick your perfect draperies in Bartlett will be fun! It is an expression of yourself and your home’s personality. The following guide should help you get started and give us a place to begin our conversation when you call.

Different Drapes for Different Rooms

Different drapes can be used in different areas of the house. you can a nice formal feel to any dining room or foyer with some floor length draperies. Floor length drapes also have a tendency to make the ceiling appear higher.  Add a touch of elegance to your sitting room with a pleated drapery. Floor lengths are good for low traffic areas, and add a sense of grace to the room. Make sure to use shorter draperies if you have young children and cats!

Elements of Drapery Style

The choices for curtains truly abound. Specific styles can be found or created to go really well with the other decorations in the room . For instance,  you can give basement windows a good covering by using a Cape Cod curtain, but not look odd as a drapery might. The Cape Cod may also be a good look for your kitchen as a simple curtain. If you are looking for romantic scenes  use drapes with bow tiebacks in your bedroom or sitting room.  Also, tab curtains will present a more subtle look in any room.

Drapery Fabrics and Colors

Personality can also be added to the room by the fabric you choose for your drapes.  Fabrics can be eco friendly or fuctional, coming in a wide variety of colors and textures, as well as weights. Some of the more functional curtains can include a blackout lining that can be used to make any room completely dark. This is great for watching movies or helping you sleep in on summer mornings. Flame retardant fabrics are available if that is a concern for you and eco-friendly, organic and “green” fabrics are becoming more widely available if your interests tend in that direction.

Drapes are just one of many fine window treatments that will add unique style to your home. If you’d like to learn more, visit us here.