From material to style, a comprehensive curtain buying guide, collect it!

Curtains, as an important part of home decoration, play a role in life, not only to block light and protect privacy, but also to set off different space atmospheres. They can be fresh and refined, or they can be calm and atmospheric. , and you can feel like a fairy.

In order to create a better space atmosphere, many people will be very entangled in the color and material when choosing curtains. Especially for people who do not have artistic talents, they want to choose the right curtains. Curtains are really not easy. So today let’s take a look at how to choose curtains!

Method 1: Choose based on material

Before buying curtains, you need to first understand the differences between various materials, and then choose the material you want based on your preferences and budget. Commonly used ones are:

1. Polyester

Generally speaking, when buying clothes, everyone will feel bad about polyester fabrics, but in the curtain industry, it has a good name. "The most suitable material for curtains" is not only cost-effective but also easy to take care of.

Advantages: quite wide, strong drape, anti-wrinkle, fast to sunlight, acid and alkali;

Disadvantages: poor hygroscopicity and breathability.

2. Cotton

Cotton curtains are naturally comfortable in terms of comfort, but they are not very "friendly" in terms of daily care. For example: loosen The straps and tied areas are wrinkled; just after washing, the entire curtain is wrinkled... Everything is fine, but it wrinkles too easily.

Advantages: moisture absorption, good breathability, high comfort;

Disadvantages: lack of elasticity, easy to shrink, easy to wrinkle, easy to deform.

3. Linen

In addition to being comfortable, linen also gives people a very natural and warm feeling, and the colors are also rich. Like cotton, it wrinkles easily and is slightly translucent. Friends who have certain requirements for light should try not to use it in the bedroom.

Advantages: good drape, breathability, coolness, natural and environmentally friendly;

Disadvantages: lack of elasticity, easy to shrink, easy to wrinkle, easy to deform.

4. Real silk

The excellence of real silk material is reflected in its texture and touch. It feels silky and smooth, which is very helpful in improving the quality of space, but relatively speaking, the price It's not very user-friendly. As a material for curtains, it's a bit too luxurious. I don't think it's necessary for duck! (Young friends from the local tycoon, feel free~)

Advantages: beautiful, good texture and feel, high comfort;

Disadvantages: intolerant to ultraviolet rays, needs to be matched with a blackout lining, easy to Shrinks and wrinkles easily.

5. Suede

Suede curtains are also good in texture and soft to the touch. If you like retro style, this is the right choice!

Advantages: good light blocking, heat insulation, sound insulation effect, and strong drape.

Disadvantages: Heavy, attracts dust, and inconvenient to clean.

6. Gauze curtain

As the name suggests, gauze curtain is a thin layer of gauze that does not block light. It is usually used in conjunction with curtains of other materials or directly in the guest restaurant. , study rooms and other spaces where light shading does not need to be considered.

Advantages: light, beautiful, good hygroscopicity;

Disadvantages: not shading, easy to wrinkle, and not very private.

7. Other curtains

① Blackout curtains

For those who have higher requirements for light, you can choose blackout curtains, which will not disturb you even if you rest during the day. . They are mainly divided into silver-coated blackout curtains and black silk blackout curtains. From the perspective of shading effect: silver-coated > black silk; from the texture perspective: black silk > silver-coated.

② Venetian blinds

For some spaces that do not need to consider shading, in addition to gauze curtains, you can also choose blinds, which have unique light and shadow effects and are more beautiful.

To summarize:

① If you want good heat insulation and sound insulation, choose cotton or polyester.

② If you want to be natural, elegant and beautiful, choose gauze curtains, cotton and linen or blinds.

③If you want good shading effect, choose shading curtains, polyester or suede.

④ Taking into account the different shading effects, it is recommended to design a gauze curtain as the lining. When the light is too strong, it will not affect the lighting.

⑤ Silk and suede materials are not recommended for large areas because they are difficult to take care of and can be used in small spaces.

⑥When using blinds in kitchen and bathroom spaces, pay attention to choosing waterproof, moisture-proof, and anti-fouling materials, such as aluminum alloy, zinc and copper, etc.

Method 2: Choose based on color

For many people, choosing curtain material is not difficult. The most difficult thing is choosing the color. Choosing the right one is a bonus. It’s hard to explain if you make the wrong choice. To avoid entering the “minefield”, you must understand these color matching principles!

1. Don’t step on thunder: solid color curtains

There are many colors for curtains, such as small floral elements that are very popular this year, or geometric elements that were common in the past. Although they look good, You need to have a certain understanding of art, otherwise it will be easy to "step on the thunder". If you want to be safer, it is better to choose solid colors.

Collocation reference:

①Versatile color: gray

②The most common: brown

③The freshest: light color

2. Conservative color matching (same color system): choose environmental colors

Choose colors that are similar to the general environment in the space, such as walls, floors, and some colors that appear in large areas. The same color design also ensures that the color matching will not go wrong.

3. Find the echoing color of the space: soft furnishings

If you feel that the same color in the space is too monotonous, you can choose to find some inspiration in the soft furnishings, such as: sofas, pillows, Seats, cabinets, lamps, carpets and other small items are of the same color.

Method 3: Choose according to the space

Different spaces have different requirements for curtains. As for how to choose, let’s take a look!

①Living room, dining room, study room

For these spaces, the choice of curtains does not need to be complicated. It only needs to ensure the basic shading and privacy protection effects. Choose gauze curtains, cotton, linen and other materials, or design them in the form of blackout + gauze curtains or blinds for higher comfort.

②Bedroom

The first principle when choosing bedroom curtains is to block light. Blackout curtains, polyester, suede and other materials are preferred. As long as no one disturbs you, you can sleep soundly. I wake up naturally and feel super happy.

Design details of curtains

After seeing this, friends should have a certain understanding of how to choose curtains. Next, let’s take a look at some details that should be paid attention to during the design process. :

1. Curtain cloth size

First of all, there is no fixed value for the size of curtain cloth. It is determined according to the size of the window. Ordinary curtains can be purchased at twice the thickness. Just 1.5 times one point is enough. Secondly, the width of the curtains needs to be 10-15cm wider than the walls on both sides. Please remember this formula: curtain width = (window width + 0.15*2)*2.

In other words, when your window is 2m wide, the curtain cloth size is: (2+0.15*2)*2=4.6m.

2. Suspension height

The higher the curtains are hung, the higher the floor height will appear. If you don’t believe it, look at this picture:

Don’t hang it too high. The best position is 15cm above the frame. It is best not to mop the floor at the hem to avoid getting dirty when cleaning the bathroom. It should be about 15cm from the ground.

As for the hanging method of curtains, there are two options: Roman rods and slide rails. The slide rails are convenient and the Roman rods are beautiful. You can choose according to your own preferences.

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