Curtains to Crave for - What Your Curtains
Say About You

Ever wondered what windows are really for? Are they simply great alternatives when you need to get outside during those “grounded” days? Windows don’t serve that purpose alone, although yes, I’ve done some window escapes during my time. I’m sure you’ve done that too, right? On a more serious note, windows should be given particular attention because it’s an opening that allows us to look at the world outside the four corners of our homes. It also allows the world to look at us in return. Speaking of windows, curtains can also speak volumes about you. If you look out into the big world thru mini-blinds, people might assume that you are somebody cold and uncaring. Whereas, a colorful curtain conveys a sunny personality that has a lighter outlook on things! Below are some types of curtain styles and what they communicate.

Who could ever forget those ruffled kitchen windows we grew up with? School mornings would never have been complete if it weren’t for those yellow, frilly things that decked the kitchen and made pancakes look slightly plain and uninteresting. Although they can look unmistakably dated and girly, they can actually transform into a more sophisticated window item given the right kind of fabric. Are you the kind who sneezes the day away? If so, then I’m afraid you might need an extra Benadryl if you choose this kind of curtain. They get dreadfully dusty in no time, and no, you can’t afford to have another addition to the dust mite colony inside your nose!

Sheer and nearly-transparent curtains have had their share of fame these past few years. They are especially nice options during the summer since they allow all that sunshine to seep into a room. Be careful though, peeping toms may be lurking about and sheers don’t offer much privacy since you can practically see through them! Don’t trust this kind of curtain to keep the cold away during winter too. As a suggestion, why not combine a sheer curtain along with one that comes in a heavier fabric? This way you can pull the heavier curtain and leave the sheer one aside during the winter. No need to freeze yourself to death for loving the sheer beauty of sheers!

Tired of those standard curtains that don’t do anything at all? To spice up your curtains, use tabs and attractive ties. If you have a particularly nice and new curtain rod, you’d want to show it off right? Tabs and ties do the trick by exposing some details of the rod instead of simply placing your curtains limp against it. However if your rod happens to be in bad shape, forget about all that unnecessary exposure! Long curtain tabs look wonderful in formal dining areas that benefit from the added length it lends. This gives your dining area that added posh quality to it. If you have a slightly less formal dining area in mind, then ties do the trick better. Add some playfulness to plaid or a touch of glee to striped curtains! They will be anything but dull after you add those ties!

Take note that these curtains should always depend on the overall theme of your living space. Don’t go all out on the ruffles and frills if you have a modern home! To save money, include several classic curtains the next time you shop. These never go out of style and they’re guaranteed to be usable for years to come. Curtains done in solid fabric and transparent or sheer types also work well with any particular home décor. Curtains can be quite pricey, so think again before paying for those extra ruffles!