curtain – a curtain made of light translucent material. Used to decorate windows, less often doorways and zoning a room. It can be used as an independent decoration, but usually it is a decorative element in an ensemble with thick curtains.
The stores offer a wide range of ready-made curtains for every taste. You can also purchase your favorite fabric by the meter. Usually, at points of sale there is a service where new products are sewn to order or ready-made ones are adjusted to individual sizes.
Traditionally for Russia, curtains cover a wall with a window from the ceiling to the floor; on the sides the windows go far beyond its limits. Over the last few years there has been a trend towards more practical sizes. Products whose dimensions are slightly larger than the size of the window are easier to wash and iron, they cost less, and they look stylish.
When choosing curtains, you have to decide on their attachment to the cornice. The most common: curtain tape, loops and eyelets. Curtain tape is suitable for curtains hanging from the ceiling.The loops and eyelets look quite original; they are best used for curtains hanging below.
Attention! When purchasing a curtain with eyelets, pay attention to the material of the eyelets and care recommendations!
Eyelets can be made of stainless steel or other metal. In the case of metal that is susceptible to corrosion, eyelets can ruin the entire curtain when washed, staining it with rust. Such eyelets require more careful washing in lukewarm water. When spinning, the eyelets should not be wrapped in the curtain itself, and when drying, care must be taken to ensure that moisture does not flow down the curtain from the eyelets.
What material is it made from?
The material for curtains can be very diverse: natural or artificial, of different structures.
The most common fabrics for curtains are tulle, voile and organza. Less commonly found in the interior are products made from linen, cotton, and viscose. Sometimes you can see silk curtains.
The main distinguishing feature of a suitable material is its ability to transmit light. Practical housewives also think about the possibility of unhindered ventilation of the room.
The curtain can be made from 1 single piece of fabric, or from 2 or more. It all depends on the design of the window and individual preferences.
Important! Regardless of the material chosen, designers recommend the size of the product is 2 times wider than the surface it will cover. This amount of fabric is enough for beautiful folds. When choosing a product, it is advisable to think about its care and access to the window. Sometimes it is more practical to buy 2 narrower curtains than one wide one.
What is it used for?
The main function of the curtain is undoubtedly aesthetic.When selected correctly, it decorates a window or doorway with flowing lines, creates coziness, and complements the interior. The product itself can be decorated with draperies, hooks, and various decorations.
The second equally important function is the dispersion of sunlight. Through the product the sun does not shine so obtrusively into the eyes. Staying in a room is much more comfortable, not only for humans, but also for indoor plants.
In diffused light, furniture upholstery, wall and floor coverings retain their color longer and do not fade.
The operating instructions for household appliances and electronics strongly recommend keeping them away from direct sunlight.
Thus, in rooms on the sunny side, curtains extend the life of almost all household items.
What is it confused with?
Most of us choose curtains several times throughout our lives. This happens so rarely that few non-professionals are fluent in specialized vocabulary.
However, now more and more purchases are made via the Internet, and when choosing window decor, it is important to know the basic concepts and their differences. Otherwise, you can find yourself in an uncomfortable situation when you liked everything in the picture, but something wrong came in the mail. At the same time, the description next to the picture and in the parcel is the same, but the product does not live up to expectations at all.
Curtains are often confused with cornices. Cornice is a protruding finishing element. Calling it a curtain is a mistake.
The concepts of curtains and drapes are often found in product descriptions. Let's determine what exactly they are characterized by.
Curtains are window decorations made of thick fabric. Curtains practically do not allow light to pass through. They are very heavy. When choosing curtains, it is important to take care of sufficient strength of its attachment to the cornice and the cornice to the wall or ceiling.
A curtain is a textile for decorating a room, which is attached at the top and hangs down. The fabric can be absolutely any. Anything that hangs from textiles can be called a curtain. They can move apart and rise. Thus, both curtains and drapes are types of curtains.
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