Best Tips on Choosing the Best Curtains for Bedroom
We spend a significant part of our relaxing time in the bedroom so don’t worry if you are obsessed with getting the overall decor right with the correct curtains. Indeed, for bedrooms, window treatments not only provide privacy and insulation but also enhance the style, transforming the space into the ultimate haven for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Real talk though, curtain shopping can be overwhelming. Not only does it involve decisions about fabric but also color, length, lining, and custom-made vs off-the-shelf products. But for us here at Drapeful, we’ll never let a task break your spirit, so here are some of the thought processes you should go through when choosing bedroom curtains.
What is the purpose of the curtains?
Functionality should be on top of your head. Is it light control or privacy that you want? Or perhaps both?
If you are an early riser who deals with bright mornings or live in an area that gets much light at night, you definitely want to get blackout curtains to block external light and create a true sleep haven. Look for heavyweight fabrics made of polyester or a blend.
For a private but still naturally lit space, choose light-filtering curtains. Look for ones made of linen or sheer to provide privacy without turning your bedroom into Dracula’s castle. Sheer and linen allow some natural light to gently diffuse into the room while still keeping people from seeing inside.
On the other hand, lined curtains offer a delicate balance between light control and aesthetics. These are crafted with both a decorative fabric and a lining layer to enhance the style of your bedroom while keeping it insulated and private.
What’s the style of the room?
Curtains come in a variety of styles, colors, and patterns. Neutral colors offer versatility while bolder ones create a dramatic feel. Just ensure your bedroom doesn’t look like the curtains were borrowed even though you paid cash for them.
Pay attention to the color accents of your bedding, artwork, or rugs for coordinated harmony. If you go for a patterned design for visual interest, choose curtains with large patterns for spacious bedrooms and leave those with smaller, more intricate patterns for cozier spaces.
Most importantly, the curtain style should match the overall decor of your room – in other words, Roman shades, tab tops, minimalist blinds, sliding panels and sleek elongated floor-to-ceiling curtains for modern and minimalist bedrooms, and heavy full-length curtains, classic draperies, tailored pleated drapes, for traditional or classic looks.
Brocade and jacquard are the best curtain fabrics for classic, consider the ones that feature decorative tiebacks, sheer underlay, swags, and jabots.
What is the desired fabric?
Depending on the desired functionality, aesthetics, and upkeep you will have to decide on four types of fabrics: dense, thermal, natural, silk, and velvet. Dense fabrics feature in blackout curtains to provide ideal light control but they can sometimes trap heat. If both light and heat control are priorities choose blackout curtains with a lighter outer fabric for breathability.
Alternatively, consider thermal fabric curtains for good insulation. Choose treatments made of velvet, lined cotton, and polyester blends. Treatments made of silk or velvet can add a touch of grandeur, especially in ordinary bedrooms.
However, they are both finicky and non-breathable materials, requiring delicate care. On the other hand, natural fabric curtains are easy to care for, breathable, and offer casual, relaxed vibes, although not good for complete light control.
Get the length and width right
Measure for length and width to ensure you get curtains of the right size for the most protection. The ideal curtain panel width should be double the width of your curtain pole, subtracting the finials.
If you can’t find curtains of the exact same measurement, choose the next available width option. A larger curtain will give you even more light control, and an increased sense of formality.
For extremely wider windows, divide the measurement into several small measurements and get multiple panels fitting each of these. The ideal curtain length should be a few inches above the window and drop down to where you’d like it, for example, just an inch above the floor for maximum protection.
Alright, that’s it on how to choose curtains that not only enhance the look of your bedroom but turn it into a truly functional sleep haven. As a parting shot though, don’t be afraid to get several different types of curtains and just layer them like they do in hotels.
Having more than one type of window treatment like shears, blackouts, and roller sheds on bedroom windows is great.
It will allow you more light control and create that hotel feeling to really darken your space for a good night’s sleep. Shop with us for high-quality and stylish curtains.
