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"What kind of fabric is good for buying curtains?"

"I have trouble sleeping. Is there any 100% light blocking?"

"Why are there so many colors? I'm having trouble making choices!"

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Speaking of curtains, they not only have the functions of sunshade, heat insulation and regulating indoor light, but also play a vital role in the interior color matching and design style.

Some friends are at the stage of choosing and purchasing curtains when decorating their homes, and they are troubled by the various curtain styles.

Today, Xiaoyang will share with you the curtain purchase guide.

The favorite curtains selected in this way,

Not only beautiful but also practical!

About fabric

Many fabrics on the market can be used as curtain fabrics. Here Xiaoyang has sorted out five types of fabrics with higher usage rates:

The advantages and disadvantages of linen fabric, cotton and linen fabric, flannel fabric, pure cotton fabric, chenille fabric, and polyester fabric are for your reference~

Linen fabric

Advantages: cool, anti-static, anti-allergic, anti-radiation, anti-ultraviolet;

Disadvantages: Rough appearance, difficult to dry after washing, and easy to wrinkle.

Cotton and linen fabrics

Advantages: Strong air permeability and higher light blocking ability than linen curtains;

Disadvantages: lack of elasticity, prone to wrinkling and shrinking after washing, and fading quickly.

Flannel fabric

Advantages: soft touch, strong drape, good heat insulation effect;

Disadvantages: easy to generate static electricity, strong dust absorption, thick fabric and difficult to clean.

Cotton fabric

Advantages: good moisture absorption and breathability, soft touch, strong dust absorption;

Disadvantages: low elasticity, easy to wrinkle and shrink after washing, and fade quickly.

Chenille fabric

Advantages: strong transformation, strong light-shielding and strong drape;

Disadvantages: Easy to wrinkle and shrink after washing.

Polyester (polyester) fabric

Advantages: anti-wrinkle, no ironing, strong and durable, long life, strong light resistance;

Disadvantages: poor moisture absorption and poor air permeability.

About shading

In addition to having a certain decorative effect, curtains have another more important purpose, which is to block and reduce light to meet the residents' requirements for different light intensities.

Different places have different requirements for shading.

Xiaoyang made a straightforward comparison picture for everyone to feel it intuitively~

40%-60%

Usage scenario: living room .

Public areas emphasize sufficient and bright natural light , so the degree of shading does not need to be very high.

It can meet the functions of heat insulation and light reduction, and can be used with window screens.

60%-70%

Usage scenario: children's room and study room .

Children will lack a sense of security in the environment, and if they fall asleep in a dim environment, it will have a bad effect.

At the same time, it is not conducive to children developing a good schedule.

At the same time, natural light has great benefits for human health , such as vision, bone development, mental health, etc.

70%-80%

Usage scenario: Elderly room .

The elderly are accustomed to going to bed early and getting up early, but their sleep quality is poor, which affects the use of curtains with a 70% shading rate to ensure adequate sleep.

At the same time, because vision gradually weakens, natural light is also needed in the room.

To protect the elderly's eyes from strong light stimulation , it is recommended to use it with window screens.

80%-90%

Usage scenario: bedroom .

To ensure adequate sleep, bedroom curtains need to be more practical.

Therefore, you need to choose curtains with high light-blocking properties for decoration.

If you have poor sleep quality, you can choose curtains made of cotton or flocking fabric , which have better light-blocking properties than other fabrics.

About fold multiples

Now that the basic curtain styles are set, we need to talk about the pleat multiples.

The decoration of curtains is also closely related to the number of pleats. Too many pleats will make the curtains look complicated and heavy, while too few pleats will make the curtains look less layered and monotonous.

Then Xiaoyang will introduce to you the difference between curtain pleat multiples and how to choose ~

Q: What is the difference between 1.5 times and 2 times the fold?

A: Literally speaking, for curtains of the same width, the more pleats they have, the more three-dimensional the entire curtain will be.

1.5 times the folds, close to flat, affects the shading effect.

2.0 times the wrinkles are obvious, beautiful and more three-dimensional.

(Although there are 7 folds at 1.6 times, they are flatter than the 7 folds at 2 times)

Choose the number of pleats according to your style

The number of pleats varies depending on the interior style.

The simpler and more generous the style, the fewer the pleats;

The more complex and luxurious the style, the more pleats there are.

For modern, Japanese, minimalist and other styles,

It is generally recommended that the finished product's fold multiple be between 1.6-2.3 times .

For modern light luxury, modern American and other styles,

It is generally recommended that the fold multiple be between 1.8-2.5 times of the finished product .

For classical European, French and other styles,

It is generally recommended that the fold multiple be between 2.3-3 times the finished product .

Select the fold multiple according to the actual size of the window

The size of the window is also crucial to the choice of pleat multiples.

Generally speaking, for windows with larger areas such as living rooms and balconies, the fold multiple can be smaller .

This way, the block shape will be more beautiful even when it is folded up.

On the contrary, the windows in bedrooms and study rooms are smaller, so the folds can be enlarged, which will look more beautiful.

Choose the fold multiple according to the window height

The height of the window also has an impact on the fold multiple.

The higher the window is, the larger the folds are recommended to be.

The lower the window, the smaller the fold multiple needs to be .

Therefore, when selecting, you need to understand the size and height before making a choice, so as to avoid wasting materials while improving the appearance of the space.

About Sheer Curtains

Now that we have mentioned curtains, we have to mention the accompanying gauze.

The main function of window screens at home is to soften the light, allowing sufficient lighting indoors while ensuring privacy.

The shading degree is generally between 10%-30% .

The commonly used window screens on the market are: herringbone yarn, venetian yarn, cotton yarn, chiffon yarn, and diamond yarn .

Herringbone yarn

Advantages: breathable texture, good drape, and good light and shadow effects.

Disadvantages: easy to deform and poor thermal insulation.

Venetian yarn

Advantages: simple and neat.

Disadvantages: Not suitable for windows that are too wide.

Cotton Yarn

Advantages: good air permeability, delicate touch, moisture-proof and environmentally friendly.

Disadvantages: easy to pilling and shrink after washing.

Chiffon

Advantages: delicate touch, good drape, suitable for living rooms and restaurants.

Disadvantages: Quite transparent.

Diamond Yarn

Advantages: anti-snagging, good drape, filters strong light, soft light, suitable for bedrooms.

Disadvantages: slightly expensive.

About Color

Different colors will convey different psychological feelings to the residents. Blue represents calmness and intelligence... pink represents romance and tenderness... gray represents simplicity and rationality... and will also bring different living experiences.

When choosing colors, you should keep them consistent with the overall style of the room to make the overall space appear more unified.

Here are four tips for everyone!

1. The wall is shallow and the furniture is deep, and the curtains are one shade darker than the wall;

"Shallow wall and medium ground" is a popular hard decoration combination in recent years.

Choose a curtain color that is darker than the wall and lighter than the floor, which can make the space more layered.

Remember not to choose the same color as the wall , as this will appear dull and monotonous.

2. The wall is deep and the furniture is shallow, and the curtains are one shade lighter than the wall;

Many people also use gray and black or blue and green colors to decorate walls.

Therefore, when choosing curtains, you need to choose a color that is lighter than the wall.

This style is a great test of the aesthetic taste of designers and residents.

If dark colors are used for large works, the space will appear small and depressing .

3. The color of the furniture is very beautiful, and the curtains match the color of the furniture;

The color of the curtains should be consistent with the main color of the furniture (such as sofas, pillows, carpets, etc.) .

It will make the space overall harmonious and high-end, and it is also one of the choices that is not easy to make mistakes.

4. If you really can’t decide on the color, grey curtains and white gauze are the best match.

Are you suffering from decision-making difficulty?

It doesn't matter, you can use the versatile gray curtain and white gauze, which is durable and simple and generous~

About processing method

Curtains not only have rich fabrics and colors, but also many processing methods.

There are three main types: nano punching, Korean pleating, and four-claw hook .

(PS: The processing methods of window screens and curtains must be unified to ensure the overall beauty)

Nano-drilling

Only suitable for Roman poles and telescopic poles

The recommended number of curtain folds is 1.8~2 times

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Beautiful style, smooth drape

It is more cumbersome to change and wash, and requires disassembly of the punch ring and Roman rod

Korean pleats

Only suitable for Roman rods and tracks

The recommended number of curtain folds is 1.8~2 times

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Easy to disassemble and wash, more beautiful

The height can be adjusted according to needs, and the pleat multiples are fixed

Four claw hook

Suitable for Roman rods and rails

It is recommended that the number of curtain folds be 1.5 to 2 times

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Height not adjustable

It is troublesome to put on the hook when changing clothes

Different multiples can be made according to the hook

About installation method

After understanding the processing methods, you also need to have some understanding of how to install the curtains.

Different installation methods will produce different visual effects.

Xiaoyang will show you how to install curtains.

Slide rail installation

Slide rails are a common installation method, cheap and easy to install ;

Flexible operation , not easy to get stuck, good load-bearing capacity , no need to worry about deformation caused by uneven force;

However, when choosing the material for the slide rail, aluminum alloy should be used to extend its life and it should be used together with a silencer groove.

However, the slide rails are difficult to disassemble and clean; the installation steps are complicated; and the track rods need to be used with curtain boxes to be beautiful.

Roman rod

Roman rods are mainly used in homes without decorative ceiling curtain boxes. They have beautiful appearance and decorative function.

Place the bracket in the middle with a horizontal bar, which is easy to install and clean .

However, due to its insufficient load-bearing capacity, it is not suitable for hanging heavy curtains, which may cause deformation of the horizontal rod; there is a possibility of light leakage from the top .

Curtain Box

The curtain box is composed of tracks and pulleys, and the curtain head is hidden in the curtain box.

It can effectively avoid the problem of light leakage from Roman rods without affecting the appearance.

However, the style is single and it is inconvenient to disassemble and wash.

Before purchasing curtains, you need to determine the width of the curtain box and whether to use electric curtains and light strips.

(Choose manual/electric curtains. The curtain boxes are of different sizes, so you need to reserve enough space in advance)