Decorating Dilemmas
Need to hide clutter? Divide up a space? Give distinction to an unattractive wall? Many decorating dilemmas can be resolved with the use of draperies! Don't be afraid to use curtains to transform an area of your home from plain to classy, mundane to sassy!
Apparently, in the 1800's curtains were hung in doorways to keep drafts out. These portieres are a smart addition even today, during the colder months. Use a reversible print since the curtain will be seen on two sides.
Drapes hung in an entryway create a cool vestibule. Pull the same drapes back during the summer months and let the soft breeze flutter by.
You can add privacy to a section of your home using draperies as well. Perhaps you have a guest room, or student quarters; hang a curtain in the hallway, color co-ordinating it to the room. Enjoy the feeling of added privacy. Drapes will also muffle sound, just like in a theatre!
Full length drapes are perfect for concealing closets and storage space. Hang them close to the ceiling to accentuate height, giving elegance to an otherwise functional area. Choose fabric that creates the ambiance you desire: soft? cheery? elegant? masculine?
Covering a wall in floor-to-ceiling drapery can be stunning! Then some of your art can be displayed on easels rather than on the wall.
Think about a stylish or humorous shower curtain in a corner of the patio to create shade and privacy!
Draperies can be used to create a faux canope bed or to claim an area to dress behind or to break up a room, or simply, to add interest.
Best news: you can take curtains down with ease when you need a change or when you decide to do something more permanent, and expensive!
