Today we’re collating all of our favourite curtain tips and tricks into one blog post. If you’re on the hunt for some new curtains there will be something here to help you!
1. Choose the right curtain fabric
Let’s start off our curtain tips with one of the most important: curtain fabrics. When choosing curtain fabrics, take into consideration the room and what you’re working with. A dark fabric, or something with a large print on it, will make your room feel smaller and more enclosed. Sometimes this can help to achieve the look you want, particularly if you’re looking for a cosy, compact feel.
For a lighter, bigger feeling room it’s best to steer away from big prints or dark colours. Instead, choose light-coloured fabrics in plain colourways or small subtle prints. Floaty, sheer fabrics like voiles also lend themselves to this feeling as they add another dimension to a room without detracting from the room décor.
2. Consider curtain colour
Colour is always important to contribute to the feel of a room. You can balance out the colours already in a room through the curtains. If your walls are a single colour you can introduce a new element by adding curtains of a complementary colour. If you’re after a more minimal look then match your curtain colour to the wall colour. Another way to tie a room together is to make the curtains the same colour as a couple of accent pieces in the room, for example, a rug or cushions.
3. Press or steam the curtain
This is the simplest trick in the book, but it really does make a world of difference if you press or steam your curtains before hanging them. Crumpled and creased fabric makes the curtain look old and tired before you’ve even got it up. Take the time to give it a quick press. It’s always worth it.
4. Create the illusion of space
Installing the curtain pole or track a few inches higher than you normally would is an awesome curtain tip, as it lifts the eye and makes the ceilings look higher than installing the curtain just above the window would. For a traditional look, use a little extra fabric so the curtain just brushes the floor.
When it comes to choosing fabric, going for something vertically striped helps to make the ceiling look a little higher, as the lines draw the eye up the curtain.
5. Weighted bottoms
Sometimes if you’re using very lightweight fabric for your curtains, once hung it’s common for them to drape a little awkwardly. There’s a simple solution to this problem: weighting the curtain hem helps the curtain to hang straight and drape nicely.
For curtain mistakes to avoid have a read of this blog post, and don’t forget to check back soon for more content coming up.
