Most people wonder what to do when buying a curtain and how to set it up . This post on Curtains: Buying and Hanging Basics, is perfect for you. Below are some of the tips on what (AND WHAT NOT) to do and some important factors to consider. Read along and enjoy!

Hang your curtain 4-6 inches higher than the window frame:

This will help pull off the illusion of a longer window.

See how the window automatically looks higher?

Weight:

The weight of a curtain largely determines whether your room will look guarded or breezy. For a more private look, you can opt for lined curtains. This makes the inside of a room less visible to people on the outside. So consider your options and know what works best for you.

Breezy lightweight white curtain

Feel of the room:

There are three options to consider- Choose appropriate fabric that suits the mood of the room, decide on whether you want the color to pop or blend and consider prints and patterns. When putting texture into consideration, ask yourself if the space you are buying the curtain for is formal or informal. For a formal space, use heavy silk or velvet- both are dry-clean only. For a casual feel, there are billowy linen (generally dry-clean only) and crinkly crushed velvet. Cotton and cotton blends work with any type of decor and bring a crisp, neat feel, as does wool or wool blends. For an artsy look, you could decide to make the curtains pop. Prints and pattern are key factors to consider. Look at your room and decide on whether you want your patterns to blend or stand out.

Patterned curtain matches the wall color

The picture above depicts a blended look while the one below is an example of how you can make your room pop using a colorful curtain. This post Curtains: Buying and Hanging Basics will help you put this in the right perspective.

This curtain pops against the neutral tones

Length:

Considering the length of a curtain cannot be overstated in the grand scheme of things. A curtain must never be too long that it pools up at the bottom, or too short that the window is barely covered. For an elegant look get curtains that sweep the floor by an extra 2-4 Inches.

Just the right length

Width:

How wide should a curtain be? That depends. If its for a window that does not require opening then it can be just about the same width as the window. However, if you want the room to be more lit up, then mount the curtain rods an extra 4 Inches on each side. This allows more light stream into the room when you pull the curtains open.

This is KEY!

Type of rod used in hanging: The first factor one must consider when buying curtain rods are the holes in the curtain. Consider whether the curtain holes are eyelet or pleat curtains. This makes it easier to decide on how thin the rod should be.

I hope this post on Curtains: Buying and Hanging Basics has been helpful. Are there any suggesstions you might want to add? Please feel free to drop a comment. They are always welcome.