Curtain Ideas For 5 Rooms

By: Joanne Dorin


Window dressings are an integral part of every rooms decor. They can help create a warm and inviting atmosphere; they can create a sophisticated atmosphere; or they can create elegance beyond your wildest dreams. Here are some terrific curtain ideas to try in 5 different rooms.

Kitchen
Your kitchen should be a room thats warm and inviting. This is the room where friends and family enjoy fine meals. Almost all kitchens have some type of theme going on which your curtains need to tie into. Country is becoming increasingly popular. If you have a country kitchen choose drape that compliment perhaps floral, if youve got a rooster collection why not rooster drapes, or maybe you collect blue and white in which case thats the colors that should be in your window coverings. A valance always finishes kitchen curtains and dont forget a couple of tie backs.

Living Room
Generally your living room window coverings will be more formal in design. Usually a heavier pleated drape is used. Neutral colors are popular with a splash of color added with the use of tassels and perhaps a valance. You can also add colored shear panels in the center while still maintaining your neutral drapery.

Master Bedroom
Whether your want your bedroom to be romantic, relaxing, or perhaps both why not add the finishing touches with your curtains. Curtains that match your bedspread are a great room addition carrying your existing theme nicely. Or if you want a little more contrast choose one of your colors in either a shade that is darker or lighter. You will achieve a nice complimentary effect.

Childs Bedroom
You children will love it if you let them create a theme that they love. It might be a cartoon theme, a favorite sport, or a favorite toy theme. What ever your childs love you can use the drapes to help liven up your childs rooms. Why not have a little fun with it?

Bathroom
The window in the bathroom is usually quite small. You might consider choosing a window curtain that matches your shower curtain. In fact you can buy terrific bathroom sets that have all the pieces you need. Youll generally want a curtain that provides privacy. Just because it needs to be functional doesnt mean it cant also look good.

There are plenty of options no matter which room you are draping. With so many great window coverings on the market its no wondering choosing can be a bit difficult. But have confidence in your decision. Your room will look great when you are finished.

You might even consider throwing a new coat of paint on the walls. A color change can do wonders for your decor and the mood of the room. And its a very cheap face lift.

Now that youve got some great curtain ideas why not check out the fabulous selection online. Before you know it all your rooms will have a refreshing new look.

Joanne is an author of Decorz.com. If you're looking for more curtain & drapes ideas for your home visit http://www.decorz.com.