What is the difference between curtains and drapes and curtains?

Decorating a hall with fabric curtains gained popularity back in the Renaissance and has come to us through the centuries. Today, when decorating a room, you can show your imagination, turning your wildest desires into reality.

But before you start hanging the window, you need to decide on the style of the room, the overall picture of the space and the view from the outside. After completing all the points, you can start choosing curtains. This is where some questions will arise about which option is most suitable for decoration.

Curtain - a piece of fabric of different textures and sizes that is hung above a window or doorway. They are intended to protect the room from sunlight, or for designer decoration of the room. Quite often, curtains of this type are used instead of blinds, closing the windows at night so that personal life does not extend beyond the expanses of the house.

Fabric that is not see-through is the ideal solution. It can be of different draperies, textures, colors and styles.To attach the curtains, you need a cornice that is installed above the window.

Curtains come in different types:

• Classic — have not lost their relevance for several centuries, because they create a feeling of warmth and comfort.
• Lambrequin - used mainly to decorate the upper part of the window opening, mounted horizontally above it.
• Rolled, wound on a roller. When open, they are practically invisible, but when closed, they visually resemble a smooth screen.
• Bamboo - a more exotic option, they have high stability and do not react in any way to changing weather.
• Awnings Designed for large windows, they can be mounted not only from the outside, but also from the outside. There are mechanical and electrical, controlled using a drive system.
• Roman curtains They are a continuous fabric that folds upward, forming even folds. The wave effect fits clearly into the interior and gives it a special charm.

Differences between curtains and curtains

Curtains are a type of curtains. If the first ones are made of dense fabric that barely transmits sunlight, then a curtain is a light curtain on the window itself.

It can come complete with a lambrequin or curtain, or serve as a separate decorative element. Often the material for making curtains is lightweight fabric (mesh, organza, voile, tulle, linen, silk).

It is worth noting that modern curtain models are optimized and equipped with a functioning adjustment mechanism. This prolongs and facilitates their operation, making them more practical.

The difference between drapes and curtains

Now let’s find out how curtains differ from ordinary curtains. Curtains are made from thick, heavy fabric that covers the window from top to bottom. For their production, materials such as silk, brocade, jacquard, velor and other materials are used.

To give a curtain curtain chic and attractiveness, it is often decorated with tiebacks, frills, tassels, extensive embroidery, waves or fringe. In addition, high-quality curtains of this type must be sewn with a lining that protects them from fading and sunlight entering the room.

It is worth choosing a reliable fastening for curtains, so that there are no unpleasant surprises in the form of curtains falling into a heap. The material is massive, so you need to take a responsible approach to choosing latches, rings or other devices for the cornice. There is no classification as such, but in general there are two types of curtains:

• Functional - used for their intended purpose. When choosing them, you must follow several criteria: beauty, performance, accessibility, sound insulation, quality and light resistance. Access to the window is also required, because it will need to be opened and closed.
• Decorative - create an overall picture. Their task is to decorate the space, giving the room a cozy atmosphere and a chic look. Most often they are made without lining, but attention is focused on the appearance.

Whatever option the housewife chooses, she must remember that only with careful care and reverent attitude will the curtains delight her with their appearance and beauty. Create the world around you only in bright colors, using unusual shapes.