How to choose curtains for a new house

Personalized commercial residences have many variations in unit types, and the shapes of windows are various. Therefore, understanding the characteristics of window types is the first step in choosing curtains.

Horizontal windows, short and wide, are a typical window in modern housing. If there is no deep window sill or radiator, floor-to-ceiling curtains will be better;

Viewing windows , equipped with large pieces of glass, with a large area and a lot of cloth, it is necessary to use heavy-duty curtain rails with mechanical devices such as pull ropes;

Bay windows, tall bay windows can be made of several separate Floor-to-ceiling curtains composed of curtains. Between the windows, each curtain is tied separately, and a continuous curtain box is used to connect each curtain into a whole. If the bay window is small or curved, it can be decorated as a whole, using a double curtain, each of which can be completely pulled to both sides of the window;

Double windows, generally speaking, are decorated It is best to treat them as a whole.

When choosing fabrics, ask about “shrinkage”

The price of curtain fabrics is affected by the texture of the fabric. Cotton, linen, silk, and wool textures are more expensive, but they are also the most popular among consumers. favorite. At present, price is not the main factor influencing consumers, but the novelty of color and design has become the primary factor to attract consumers. For example, some new designs with group flowers and floral patterns are the most popular. However, the fabrics of these textures have a certain shrinkage rate. When purchasing, "you should loosen your hands" and print out the shrinkage size. Currently, there is no national standard for shrinkage rate. The standard implemented in Europe is 3% to 5%. It is best to ask when purchasing. clear.

Man-made fiber and synthetic fiber curtains are better than cotton and linen fabrics in terms of resistance to shrinkage, fading, and wrinkles, so they are suitable for rooms with strong sunlight. However, many modern fabrics blend natural fibers with man-made or synthetic fibers, thus combining the best of both worlds.

When choosing the texture of curtains, you should also consider the function of the room. For example, in bathrooms and kitchens, you should choose fabrics that are practical and easy to wash. The fabrics should withstand contamination by steam and grease. The style is simple and smooth. You can choose luxurious and beautiful fabrics in the living room and dining room. Bedroom curtains need to be thick, warm and safe. The study curtains should have good light transmittance, be bright, and use light and elegant colors. In addition, the choice of fabric also depends on the demand for light in the room. If there is enough light, you can choose tulle, thin cotton or silk fabrics; if the room is too bright, you should choose slightly thicker wool blends or brocades for curtains. , to resist strong light; the room's light requirements are not very strict, and plain printed cotton or linen fabrics are generally best.

In kitchens, bathrooms, etc. due to moisture and oily smoke, blinds are more suitable. In addition, leisure rooms and tea rooms are also more suitable to use wooden or bamboo blinds, and balconies should use curtains made of sun-resistant and non-fading materials.

Don’t overdo it with accessories

Curtain accessories are to curtains just like jewelry and clothing are to women, less is essential and not more is better. Properly decorated small curtain accessories can sometimes be a big contributor to changing the style of curtains, while improperly matched cumbersome accessories can sometimes make a good curtain lose its beauty. Therefore, choosing curtain accessories carefully is also a task that cannot be ignored in the home decoration process.

Curtain accessories are most commonly made of fabrics, while others include hardware, leather, plastic, fiberglass or ceramic products. According to different personal preferences and decoration, different materials and components can be used to produce different curtain styles.

Curtain rail. It is used to hang the entire curtain fabric and at the same time drive the curtain fabric to close left and right. Curtain rails can be divided into art rails, silencer rails and other types according to their accessory functions. Art rails are curtain rails shaped like works of art. Various decorations are mounted on curtains or curtain rails, such as: common folk souvenirs, souvenirs found during travel, shells, animal shapes, sculptures, candlesticks, rugs, statues, etc. Mirror etc.

Window curtains. It is one of the indispensable accessories for curtains. Nowadays, the cumbersome and complicated window curtains are gradually fading out on the popular stage. The pendants made of chemical fiber are particularly delicate and neat, and are very popular among people. Among the pendants, in addition to large round pendants, there are also hand-woven small pendants and large Chinese knots with a strong festive atmosphere. Tassels are often used in the design of armrests, but some people also use them on some decorative curtains or the surrounding decoration of the curtains themselves. They are one of the "symbols" that Europeans used to show off their wealth in the early days. They can fill up the space. It creates a sense of emptiness and creates a soft and romantic home atmosphere.

Of course, it is possible or necessary to add a gauze curtain to make the curtains more elegant and generous.

In addition, there are basic accessories such as track heads, fixed hooks, rings (or hooks), fixed clips, pull rings, etc., as well as curtain ribbons, support belts, decorative curtains, pendants, tassels or Cloth edges and other peripheral accessories.

Alternative curtain combination personality

In addition to the decorative function of curtains, nowadays, various heterogeneous curtains with new functions can also be considered to be combined with fabric curtains to achieve the decorative function and Use the perfect combination.

Light-controlled curtains: This type of curtains was developed in Japan. It installs a photoreceptor between the window glass and the curtain. When the light reaches a certain level, it can convert light energy into electrical energy, causing the curtain to automatically rise or fall, thereby ensuring that the room is always in a suitable light environment.

Soundproof curtains: A new type of soundproof curtains has been developed and produced in the United States, which is composed of a series of long soundproof sheets. From one side of the curtain to the other, a continuous sound-absorbing channel can be formed, which can effectively play the role of sound insulation.

Energy-saving curtains: The UK has launched a roll-up energy-saving curtain, which is made of high-strength thin polyester fiber fabric and aluminum foil with reflective properties. The main principle of energy saving is on the aluminum foil. Coated with a protective layer, it reduces indoor and outdoor heat energy by more than 50%. At the same time, it also reduces the convection of warm and cold air between window glass and curtains.

Invisible curtains: This kind of invisible curtains, called "I can see you, but you can't see me", can reflect most of the visible light in the sun, reducing the amount of visible light entering the room. 15%, so that the indoors can be kept fresh and the outdoor scenery can be seen.

Solar curtains: Each blade of this kind of blinds has a thin layer of flexible photoelectric film on the sunny side, which can convert sunlight into electrical energy and store it in a rechargeable battery. At night, the fluorescent light on the side of the leaves facing the room emits soft light, providing background light to the room. It can also be used to drive other electrical appliances.

Draw lessons from six combination types:

1. Bright and warm: Combining delicate flowers with ethnic colors or geometric patterns? It has a free and casual artistic sense without losing softness and elegance. The color system is mainly warm and lively colors such as warm yellow and orange, which can better convey a warm and pleasant atmosphere.

2. Lively combination: Through strong color combinations and changes in color hierarchy, create a lively and bright visual effect that is not complicated and eye-catching.

3. Gorgeous and elegant: use decorative paintings to manage curtains. Make full use of eye-catching accessories to make the space as bright as a theater.

4. Harmony and balance: Strive for the balance of lines and the coordination of colors, and do not use unconventional combinations or bold combinations.

5. Simple and plain: elegant and unique patterns and elegant light colors, such as beige, brown, light blue, etc.

6. Novel combinations: completely personalized, novel and creative combinations that happen to suit every occasion.