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December 2018

How to Choose the Right Curtains for your Home

 

For years curtains have been adorning and protecting our sweet homes. It is known that even in 3000 BC people loved to use curtains for privacy and stylize their homes. But today, genre of curtain had become a pivot for interior designers to modernize and restructure any room. Every choice on a curtain has a direct impact on the visual posture of a room. So the fact is that you can simply change the visual output of a room by changing the curtains and drapes. But when you fail to choose the right curtains for your room, it will ultimately give a negative impact. Like any other interiors, you must know the function and form of the curtains before the buy. In this article, we discuss some tips to choose the right curtains for your home.

  1. The primary function

Before selecting the curtains, know the primary function of it. For many of us curtains preserve the privacy of our family. And for others, curtains are just another mean of interior decoration. In modern approach, curtains concentrate more on style than mere functionality. Rather than fabric contemporary curtains use various materials to add a special touch to the room.  It’s a fact that even the length of curtain determines the aesthetic of the home. Apart from this controlling unwanted light and dust curtain becomes the necessary part of any home.

  1. What are the options?

The best way to select curtain is to see it practically applied somewhere. Nowadays marketplace displays curtains and furniture exactly as in a house. This gives us a clear idea about the effectiveness of our choice. The selection process becomes easier when you know the different options available today. Let’s have a look;

  • Traditional curtains

 

These kinds of curtains are all time favorite. Usually, such type concentrates on fabrics used. These curtains are thick and opulent. Timber rod and ring system were the most popular in the traditional way. One of the other popular choices was blinds. But most of such materials were heavy and less functional in old days. Now designers have decreased the burden of weight. By increasing the functionality and maintaining the same style traditional curtains are back in business.

  • Decorative curtains

Decorative curtains mainly aim at making the aesthetical appearance more pleasing. These curtains are more transparent and lighter than traditional ones.

  • Blackout curtains

This selection strictly believes in the functionality. They are used behind decorative curtains to preserve energy and block unwanted sunlight. You can use these curtains wherever you need extra coverage.

  1. The color combination

Color combination is the art where curtains get their real life. Here you want to make a combination with walls, furniture, and the curtain color. To match colors include wall colors in curtain patterns. You don’t need to choose the exact color of the wall for the curtain. Preferring similar shade or color itself create the illusion of uniform combination.

  • Using opposite colors

If you have a high contrast wall then use less warm curtains to neutralize the appearance. By using printed or mixed pattern curtains you can increase the visual appearance of any room.

  1. Matters of materials

The quality and durability of curtain revolve around the materials used. Linen, silk, velvet etc., are the best choice since they hang perfectly. Faux silk is the best alternative for silk in sunny areas since it fades slowly compared to the latter. Silk with lining will last long in the case of curtains. If often cleaning curtain pleases you then choose washable materials.

  1. Selecting a theme

Selecting curtains with a theme and make the interior decoration simple. For an environmentalist, green and flower printed curtains itself will set the theme. In children’s bedroom, you can use short and colorful curtains to make them happy. For other bedrooms select warm colored and lightweight curtains for a pleasant mood.

  1. Curtain and placement

Placement of curtains in the room is as much as important as the selection of curtains. To get the exact outcome you must know where to hang them. A living room curtains don’t fit in a kitchen. Likewise, curtains covering a vent on the floor level are not appreciable. If your curtain is a decorative one then avoid placing other eye-catching material near the walls. Even if your curtain is ordinary one you can make it attractive by the folds you make in it. Seek professional help for such techniques.

 

 

How to arrange furniture in your living room so that it looks spacious and elegant

100019091-500Everybody loves a spacious living room with a stunning interior. But people realize the trouble when the cost calculation begins. Usually, a total makeover of home needs plenty of money. And house owners who spent money without a plan end up in desperation. But there is good news. That is we have a simple way to renovate the living room. Your money is preserved if you know the art of selecting and arranging the furniture in the living room. All you need is a creative mind and some help from a professional.

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The impact of furniture in the living room

If there is a thing that defines the living room that is the furniture in it. Each and every item you arrange in that room itself makes the room lively or weird. Irrespective of the size of room modern villas are concentrating on interior designing to make a positive outcome. Professionals recommend selecting furniture based on comfort and room proportion.

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The rule of function and form

Every room in our home has its own priority like the kitchen for cooking and bathroom for refreshing. But the living room needs to be extra attractive and spacious since this room is going to welcome all your guests. So how can you make your living area extraordinary? The answer is simple, just concentrate on the furnishing. But the selection of furniture is not an easy process. You may easily get distracted by the enormous offers out there in the market. Most people find the item they brought with confidence becomes a liability when it comes to arranging them in the room. They simply don’t fit in the room. To avoid such situation you must follow the rule of function and form. The rule says the form (size of furniture) need to be justified by the function. For example, you can select a long table for the room if it adds beauty and space to the room.

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Think beyond the box

When you are ready to select furniture for your living room don’t just stick on the practical use of it. Analyze the visual space of the furniture. Imagine how particular furniture is going to cover the area in your room. All the furniture must blend into the overall theme of your room. If a single item disrupts the flow of view, your living room might seem congested. Below we discuss some furnishing techniques to increase the space and elegance of the living room.

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  1. a) Traditional and modern approaches in materials

Don’t stick to heavy wooden furniture. You have steel and glass variants. A glass table never blocks the visual flow hence benefit in room space. Shining steel item also reflects light and makes the room brighter in tone.

  1. b) Multipurpose variants

Multipurpose furniture is suitable for small rooms. This approach is modern and useful. In multipurpose options, you can convert a sofa or cupboard into a large bed. This is technique is also known as resource furnishing. Converting is the essence of this method.

  1. c) Making a layout

You can divide and layout the living room using furniture. Placing furniture close to the wall isn’t always necessary. You can make different sections in the living room by a set of sofas and cushions. A gaming area and recreation space in the living room can be set up by furniture arrangement.

 

Art of making space

Don’t make your living room look like a store with lots of stuff inside. Space between furniture is an important thing. If you can’t reach particular furniture easily then the functionality of the room is in doubt. Limit large furniture in the living room. Try to make the arms of sofas and chairs small. You can use furniture with own storage to hide the clutter inside. Make sure all furniture is placed with fitting pairs. Contradicting height and color diminishes the elegance of the room.

Catching the eyes

Sometimes distracting the views of your guest makes benefits. If your living room is small then try installing some exceptional furniture in the room.  A stylish armchair in the corner of a room readily attracts any outsider. Or low floor cushion with soft carpet calms the mind. You can set one or more focus in a room. But don’t try to place distraction in every corner. Arrange furniture according to a planned note.