First of all, curtains are made of cloth, linen, yarn, aluminum, wood, metal and other materials. Secondly , they are divided into cotton , linen, silk, chenille and so on . But the first point when we choose curtains in the furniture store is environmental protection and health. After all, this is related to the daily health of the family and cannot be ignored. What are the curtain fabrics? Which material is better?

1. Material​

(1) Cotton and linen fabrics

The main characteristics of cotton and linen are breathability, comfort and softness. The color itself is also plain, giving people a feeling of being close to nature and inner peace. Printing floral patterns on plain cotton and linen curtains is colorful and rich in patterns. This kind of curtain is mainly suitable for European, Japanese, and natural and fresh casual food home decoration styles. It also has the function of absorbing dust, which is a good choice when funds are scarce.

(2) Silk fabrics

The main features of silk are its attractive luster, softness and lightness like gauze. The color itself is bright and colorful. It gives people a sense of high-profile luxury, so curtains made of this material are especially favored by princes and nobles, and the silky feel is also very popular among women. Adding color-woven jacquard fabric to the luxurious curtains will have distinct patterns and a strong three-dimensional sense. Curtains made of this material are mainly suitable for Chinese retro or European style rooms.

(3) Velvet fabric

The main feature of velvet is the smooth feel like milk, drape and shake , giving people a gorgeous and noble feeling, expensive but not extravagant, stable but not stuffy. This material is suitable for neoclassical, American and other styles.

(4) Chenille fabric

Its main features are thick material and full velvet. It has the characteristics of warmth preservation and good decorative effect. Coupled with the hand-embroidered fabric, it is more inclusive and beautiful. It gives people a low-key and calm feeling, so chenille curtains are more suitable for American, Chinese, modern and other styles.

2. Color​

When we choose curtains, we will basically choose basic colors, and the matching should be coordinated with the color of the overall space. After all, curtains are not the protagonist of the home, their role is to add icing on the cake, but they cannot make the design more messy. How to choose the color and style of curtains?

In the living room, we can choose warm-toned curtains to give people a warm and hospitable feeling, and add white tulle to add to the artistic charm of the entire living room. The color of the bedroom curtains can be solid colors: such as beige, white, light brown, etc., making the bedroom warm and loving. The study room and living room choose neutral cool colors, such as blue, white, etc. The choice of the restaurant is mainly orange or yellow to increase appetite.

3. Style

In general, the size of the room is different, and the style of the curtains will also be emphasized. For example, for ordinary rooms, double-opening curtains with fabric styles will be chosen, which are easy to maintain during the day and the overall space is open. Large rooms are suitable for floor-to-ceiling curtains that cover the entire wall, matched with luxurious lace, so that the space layout is more harmonious, the light is sufficient, and the artistic charm of the room is added. Small rooms are more suitable for blinds, with simple striped designs, and the sunlight shines through vaguely, which is warm and generous.

4. Curtain matching

In fact, how to match indoor curtains is an eternal topic of home decoration. It is mainly based on the decoration style of the home. The overall harmony and exquisiteness of the furniture, such as European crystal chandeliers, matched with luxurious floor-length curtains. Simple sofas and coffee tables, matched with plain decorations. At the same time, the wallpaper on the wall should generally be the same color as the curtains, which will make the space look open. For example, when you have no idea, it is recommended to choose gray curtains, which are more resistant to dirt than white, brighter than brown, and more upscale than beige. In addition, a little embellishment on the curtains, using the effect of light and shadow, will adjust the atmosphere of the room, play a finishing touch, and improve the quality of life.

Here are some of my tips on choosing curtains. I hope they can add the finishing touch to your home and make your life more refined and beautiful.