Drapes and curtains
Defining Drapes and Curtains
Drapes and Curtains are constantly warping to fit different trends at different times. Amid the changing styles and designs, the difference between drapes and curtains is often forgotten. Many view differentiating between the two as useless, and it often is, but there are certain characteristics of the two that make them either a curtain, or a drape.
The main difference between curtains and drapes
Traditionally there are three layers in covering a window. The first is a light filtering sash curtain, next a draw curtain blocking light, and last is the drape which is purely for decoration. In modern days, we refer to a curtain as an unlined sash curtain and the drapes are those that close of a window by being drawn.
How to choose between different drapes and curtains
Before choosing drapes and curtains to cover you windows, always consider function first. If you are picking window coverings that you want long term, look into finding a durable, easily washable fabric such as cotton, polyester, or the best would be a mixture of the two to prevent shrinkage when washed. When hanging drapes( including drapes for vaulted ceilings) and curtains yourself, look up the hanging tips at DecoratingandDesign.com to learn how make them look like they were tediously hung by professional decorators.
HomeVisions.com - curtain drapes: Our favorite online site is Home Visions. Go to their draperies section where you will find a variety of options that will meet your decoration needs.
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Drapes and curtains