If you are looking for a change in decor on a small budget, the best way to go about it would be to change the curtains and upholstery. The ...
If you are looking for a change in decor on a small budget, the best way to go about it would be to change the curtains and upholstery. The way a curtain drapes, its texture, colour and design could be used to advantage to create a warm and inviting living space. Apart from providing privacy and protection from sunlight, curtains can create a mood or ambience that can be quite magical.
Although cotton and silk are favoured material for curtains, it's not uncommon to find polyester and other synthetic material in the market today. That's because it's easy on maintenance and reasonably priced too. They come in a wide variety of patterns and prints. You can choose floral patterns, delicate small prints with motifs or even those with horizontal or vertical stripes. All you have to do is find the one that goes with your decor theme.
You can give an artistic touch to your living space with the use of a few yards of this magical piece of cloth. You can make a dramatic statement with colourful material with large prints and patterns or settle for a subtle effect with material that blends well with the surroundings. Depending on the effect you are looking for, you could even accentuate the room with curtains that are lined with lace, embellished with applique work, embroidery or colourful beads. You could colour co-ordinate them with contrasting cushions and soft furnishings.
Before buying the material though, you have to make a list of ideas for colour, designs, and the kind of material that would go well with the window type. The type of material you buy would depend a lot on the kind of windows you have. For example, if it's for a window that gets a lot of sunlight, you need a fabric that filters some of the sunlight. This would help in protecting your furniture and artwork from harsh sunlight and also avoid any glare on the television screen. A window that faces the street-side may require a fabric that gives privacy and still helps some light filter in.
A colourful curtain with vivid patterns can be used on a bay window - this could very well turn out to be the focal point of a room. In the bedroom, the curtain colour could be co-ordinated with the bed linen to enhance decor and make the bedroom more attractive. In the children's bedroom, curtains with cartoons, geometric shapes, or even flowers and trees could be used, depending on the theme of the bedroom. Curtains could also be used to advantage in a long passageway or hallway. If a room has too many artifacts, furniture, and pictures, it would be ideal to go for neutral colours so that the artifacts stand out and the place does not look cluttered. Fabrics with classic patterns tend to give a period feel to the ambience while floral patterns have a casual and warm appeal.
