What material is good for curtains, and which kind of shading curtains is good?

In house decoration, curtains are one of the soft clothes, and they are also an important part of the house. A good choice of curtains can make the house look better, so when decorating, you should choose the right curtains. How should you choose the curtains? Gold Flagship Flag Brother here 3 words for you to analyze the fabric, design, precautions and so on of curtains.

1. Curtain fabric

1. Linen curtain

Linen curtain dissipates heat quickly, and linen fabric is relatively environmentally friendly. Linen curtain looks simple, but it is easy to wrinkle and shrink, looks rough, has a general drape, and has poor shading. However, if you can maintain linen curtain well, it is absolutely very good to choose linen, which will make your room more stylish.

Reference price: 7-1 yuan/meter

2. Cotton and linen curtains

Many curtains on the market are actually cotton, linen and polyester blends, which look a bit like linen on the surface and have a little linen texture on the texture. The sag and shading of these curtains are better than linen curtains.

Reference price: 3-5 yuan/meter

3. Polyester curtains

The vertical sense of polyester curtains is OK. After cleaning, they still look the same and are not easy to wrinkle or shrink, so most curtains on the market are polyester blended, which is relatively easy to take care of.

reference price: 2-5 yuan/meter

4. chenille curtain

chenille curtain has a heavy texture, and the surface is thick and thin, which makes the curtain pattern concave and convex, with strong three-dimensional effect, comfortable feel and very thick, with a sense of drooping. The disadvantages of chenille curtains are lack of elasticity, easy to wrinkle after cleaning, low color fastness and easy to fade.

reference price: 5-3 yuan/meter

5. Velvet curtains

Velvet curtains are soft to the touch and have a strong sense of drooping. Velvet and corduroy are common. The warm touch makes home curtain fabrics very popular in recent years, and polyester will also be added. Some of them are all suede, which is easy to hang dust in use and will shrink after washing. Please pay attention to it. It is not easy to clean when cleaning.

Price: 45 yuan/meter or more

6. Yarn curtains

Yarn curtains have good texture and strong air permeability, which are very suitable for creating atmosphere. The disadvantages of yarn curtains are weak shading and easy to be damaged.

Price: 25-5 yuan/meter

The above six kinds of curtain materials are relatively common. Compare the prices and drape of linen, cotton, linen, polyester, chenille, flannel and yarn:

The price of flannel curtain is related to its material, brand and manufacturing technology, so there are many price levels of curtains. Take the price of chenille curtain as an example.

generally speaking, the price of chenille is the most expensive and the cheapest is the yarn quality!

price ranking: chenille > Velvet > Flax > Cotton and linen > Polyester > Yarn quality

The drape of curtain cloth, flannel is a little droopy and very thick, while linen and yarn curtains have poor drape!

drape ranking: flannel > Chenille > Polyester > Cotton and linen > Flax > Yarn quality

2. Curtain design

1. Solid color curtains

Solid color curtains are the most versatile. Now most people choose solid color curtains at home, and the color of solid color curtains should be in harmony with the main color of the whole space.

① unify the overall tone

the color of the curtain is the same as or similar to the overall color of the space, so the effect will not be particularly obvious, but it will not go wrong in general, and the overall look will be simple and generous!

② Ingenious selection of secondary colors

Curtains belong to the same kind of fabric materials as pillows, carpets, bedding, etc. Therefore, the colors of curtains are consistent with these elements, which can have a good decorative effect.

③ Choose according to the cold and warm colors

If you want the space to have a strong color contrast effect, you can choose the shade opposite to the overall space, which is relatively personalized. It is recommended that a professional designer provide advice.

2. Color matching curtains

If you think solid color curtains are a little monotonous, you can also choose color matching curtains. It is recommended to use double color matching instead of multi-color matching, because multi-color matching will make the color tone messy, so it is recommended to use double color matching curtains.

You can also choose color matching curtains for bedroom curtains, which is also a good choice. The color of the curtains echoes the color of the bedroom, with gray corresponding to the color of bedding and pink corresponding to the color of the wall.

3. Curtains with color patterns

You must choose suitable curtains with color patterns, otherwise the matching effect will be earthy and ugly. Choosing curtains with color patterns should also be matched with the overall space. There are many choices of color patterns. If you choose the right one, you can also make people shine at home.

4, gauze curtain

If you want the living room at home to be transparent and bright, you can choose a separate layer of gauze, the curtain will look more elegant and natural, and the whole space will be transparent and bright, and visually, the whole space will become spacious.

3. How to choose curtains for windows in different directions

1. East window

When the sun rises in the morning, the light in the east window is good, and the heat will spread quickly through the metal frame of the window. The curtains in the east window should be able to penetrate soft light, and you can choose vertical blinds with soft texture, so the room will not be too dazzling in the morning.

2. South window

The south window is the main light source of the room because it has enough light all year round. However, in hot summer, you need curtains for sun protection and ultraviolet isolation.

3. Windows in the west

Windows in the west will increase the temperature of the room in summer, so the windows in the west need to be normally closed. Try to choose curtains that can isolate ultraviolet rays and protect furniture. venetian blinds, organ curtains and pleated blind are all good choices.

4. North window

If the light enters the home from the back, it will look very bright. Therefore, it is best to choose light-transmitting curtains for the north window, not dark heavy curtains.

Fourth, choose curtains from these four elements

1. Shading

In general, most people will put shading in the first place when choosing curtains, especially the curtains in the room, because they don't want to wake up to the sun in the morning, so you must consider shading when choosing curtains.

2. drape

besides shading, the aesthetic feeling of curtains is also very important. After all, they belong to one of the soft clothes in the home. Whether the curtains look good or not will also affect the face value of the home. The curtains of different fabrics have different textures and drape.

Curtains with drape:

① The drape of curtains is related to the fabric material, such as flannel and chenille, which are relatively heavy and drape.

② add a layer of interlining on the back of the curtain, which can increase the thickness of the curtain and enhance the drape!

③ add lead pendant or lace to the bottom of curtain. Adding lead pendant to curtain can increase the weight of curtain cloth and make the cloth hang more!

3. Color

The color of curtains should be selected according to the style of the home, and the color of the wall and furniture at home should be harmonious.

4. Price

The price of curtains varies greatly, ranging from tens of yuan a meter cheap to hundreds of yuan a meter expensive. When purchasing, you should also choose curtains with appropriate prices according to your own budget. For example, simple cotton and linen curtains are generally 3-5 yuan meters, and some brands of curtains claim to have antibacterial and mildew-proof functions, and the price is several hundred yuan a meter. Personally, I don't think it is necessary to add such multi-functions to curtains, as long as they can meet daily needs. Of course, if you have a high budget, you can also choose curtains with these additional functions.

5. how to choose curtains with strong shading?

1. Be thick

The shading of curtains is related to the material of cloth, so when choosing curtains, you should choose curtains with thick cloth, curtains with the same material and curtains with different thicknesses, and the shading is different.

2. The color should be dark

No matter what kind of curtain cloth is made of, dark cloth will shade more than light cloth, so if you want a better shading effect, choose dark curtains.

3. Add a black silk shading layer in the middle of the cloth

If you want better shading effect, you can choose to add a black silk shading layer in the cloth, which will have a lot of shading effect.

4. Add a shading coating on the fabric

Some shading curtains will also add a shading coating on the back to achieve shading effect. When purchasing this kind of coated curtain, you should smell it to see if there is any peculiar smell.

5. Add additional shading cloth to ordinary curtains

If you want to achieve more extreme shading effect, you can also choose ordinary curtains with a layer of shading cloth and double shading, which can have a good effect.

6. Curtain accessories will also affect the shading effect

Besides curtain cloth, curtain accessories will also affect the shading effect. For example, if the Roman rod is matched with the curtain, the effect will be better without the track rod, and the curtain box will be better than no curtain box.

In short, curtains should be made of materials with strong shading. When buying, ask how much shading is achieved. For example, some curtains have good shading, and the shading can reach more than 9%. In addition, it is recommended to install curtain boxes with track rods.

7. Tips for purchasing shading curtains

When buying curtains, take a small flashlight with you or directly turn on the flashlight on your mobile phone. Put the small flashlight on the back of the curtain cloth and turn on the flashlight to see the effect.

If you buy curtains online, you can ask the merchants to send some samples, and then test the samples with lighting to see the shading effect.

under the same cloth, try to choose dark color. Under the same cloth, dark color will shade better.

VI. Precautions for choosing curtains

1. The curtain material is generally 1.8-25.5 times the length of the track or Roman pole. If you want to save some money, you can choose 2 times, so that the sense of wrinkles can also come out, and there is no need to choose more than 2.5 times of cloth.

2. Pay attention to the shading of curtains when choosing fabrics. Don't choose curtains that are too light, which are not resistant to dirt and have poor shading.

3. The price of curtain accessories should be clear. In fact, curtain merchants don't make much money on cloth, mainly on accessories, so shop around for curtains. In fact, curtain accessories, such as Roman poles, are already very durable. There is no need to buy Roman poles of 5 yuan per meter. Of course, if you have a sufficient budget, you can also consider some Roman poles with better materials.

4. Ask if the curtains will be cleaned once they are finished.

5. Ask whether there is any extra charge for curtain installation, and if so, how much will it cost.

6. If you buy curtains online, it is suggested that you send a sample to the merchant first, touch the texture of the fabric, and see the color of the fabric before placing an order to avoid the problem of color difference in the picture.