Selecting the Right Fabric for Your Window Valance and Curtain Panels
Once you’ve decided on valances and window panels, the key to showcasing your windows is to use quality fabric. A professional looking curtain is one which drapes well, pleats smoothly, and has body.
Step One: Develop a color scheme which works with your room. Establish the color scheme based on elements in the room like furniture, carpets, or paintings. Take a look at our Curtain Fabric swatch samples.
Step Two: Choose the right type of fabric. Don’t judge a fabric only by the way it looks, also consider the weight, fiber type, dyeing process and cleaning recommendations. The weight of a fabric also contributes to the overall effect of the window treatment. A sheer window panel softens the room, allowing light to enter, while a heavy or lined panel adds more body and blocks more light. Remember that light also stains and erodes many synthetic clothes. Natural fiber is much more durable, although it does cost more. Pure natural fibers, such as our cotton, are usually the best to choose when it comes to drapes.
Step Three: Look at the fabric in your room. Order a swatch of the fabric and look at it in the room the curtains will be in. Hang the swatch next to the window, and make sure you like it at different times of the day. Choose a classic style which will be in style for years. In rooms with a lot of pictures, different colored walls, or many pieces of furniture, use neutral tones for the curtains fabric.
The Curtain Rod Store sells curtain valances, panels, window curtain rods and window curtain hardware for every style of drapery and window top treatment. We are a one-stop shop for all your curtain and drapery needs. While on our site, you may also want to check our window accessories. All of our curtain rods and hardware are durable, adjustable and easy to mount and fit any style of window. Browse our site for decorative curtain rods and Window Curtain hardware, windows curtain rods, magnetic curtain rods, magnetic blinds, curtain rings, decorative accessories, decorative rods, magnetic shades, and sheer curtain panels etc.
Check out our unique, quality line of Draperies, Curtain Valances, and Curtain Panels. The Curtain Rod Store has something for every room decor!
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