The Do’s and Don’ts of Choosing

Curtains and Blinds

Presented by Cravenandhargreaves

With such a wide variety of window treatments now available,

making the right choice for your home can be confusing. Here are a

few guidelines to help you make your decision when choosing

curtains and blinds Leicestershire.

DO think about whether curtains or blinds would work best with your

interior scheme. By using an interior designer you’ll get the best

advice and be sure that your chosen treatment fits seamlessly with

the rest of your room. This may mean using colours which

complement your wall treatment or could mean using stand out

contrast colours. If you have patterned walls, you could opt for a

plain fabric in a colour which tones with shades elsewhere in the

room, or continue the pattern ‘theme’ of the walls into your curtains

or blinds.

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DO think about the size of your room too. Choosing a large pattern,

particularly in a room with patterned walls, will make the room

appear smaller.

DO let your curtains reach the floor. If you have a radiator beneath

the window, think about using a roman blind but still framing the

window with floor length curtains for an elegant finish.

DO think about the practicalities of curtains versus blinds when

redecorating a child’s room. Safety rods are now standard on blinds

but repeated ‘enthusiastic’ pulling may mean blinds have a shorter

life than curtains. Look for washable fabrics and consider blackout

lining if your child finds getting to sleep difficult.

8 Easy Steps to Match Blinds & Curtains to your

Room

DO make sure, when calculating your costing that you allow for

extras such as wall fixings, curtain rods etc. If your new window

treatment is part of a refurbishment project, a professional interior

design company, such as Craven & Hargreaves, will make sure that

everything has been thought about and included, as part of their

project management service.

DON’T be afraid to combine two window treatments. For example,

hanging curtains over a roller blind gives a luxury ‘layered’ look. In a

room with a sunny aspect, consider having sheer voile curtains for

the summer and replacing them with a heavier fabric for winter.

Don’t forget to include both choices in your budget.

8 Easy Steps to Match Blinds & Curtains to your

Room

DON’T go for the cheapest option when choosing curtain or blind

fabric. Remember that your curtains will be pulled at least twice

daily – more often if the room faces south or west and attracts

strong sunlight – so you need a strong fabric. Consider using cords

to operate the curtains, to reduce wear.

DON’T forget to check the care instructions for your new curtains or

blinds. Most curtains will need to be dry cleaned, while blinds will

need regular dusting or hovering with an upholstery attachment and

may need sponging to remove stains.

8 Easy Steps to Match Blinds & Curtains to your

Room

Conclusion

Selecting the right curtains and blinds will complete any interior

scheme, offering good looks as well as sound insulation and privacy

and will last for many years, so enjoy choosing the most beautiful

and practical window treatment solution for your home.

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services, please visit us at: www.cravenandhargreaves.co.uk

Contact US

Craven and Hargreaves Design

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Loddington Road

Tilton on The Hill

LEICESTER, LE7 9DE

info@cravenandhargreaves.co.uk

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