Top 5 tips when choosing interior textiles
- Exterior
Your home is a solid organism and all elements should tune accordingly. That’s why exterior makes a big importance when defining your window treatment. Imagine how the decision you make will look from outside. Maybe the colors and forms of exterior will inspire your final curtain design.
- Technical capacities
When the project for one’s house begins, a consultancy with the architect is needed, regarding curtain style and technical capacities. Consider whether the curtains will be opened and closed manually or whether power-operated rails should be installed. It’s important to design the curtain alcove accordingly, so that needed mechanisms could fit perfectly. To save time and avoid related problems consulting a curtain specialist would be a good idea.
- Functionality
Curtains are selected based on the function that they must serve. One of the main functions is privacy, coziness, better acoustics. Curtains fills up the space, brings separate elements to a harmonious whole. In bedrooms, function of blocking the light comes to a great importance. For this purpose we recommend “blackout” fabric, as it blocks almost all sunlight. It can be used as the main fabric or as lining.
- The concept
It is important to match the existing style and stay consistent when choosing textile. Fabrics can be used to add coziness, mood and soul to your home. Decide on the main interior design element in your home – maybe textiles could be an outstanding accent, or maybe there are enough dominant details and only neutral textiles are needed. Use textile decoration elements to create mood. Pillows, bedspreads, tablecloths and napkins will add vibrance to your home and fill the space. Skillful use of decorative elements enables you to create an authentic home environment.
- Practicality
No matter what type of fabric you choose, you must know how to take care of it. Silk requires lining because it is not resistant to direct sunlight. Curtains that have lining can only be dry-cleaned. Polyester fabrics without lining are easier to look after; they can be washed and are more resistant than natural fabrics.
