Friday, March 30, 2012

Varieties Of Curtain Fabrics For Modern Curtains

By Joseph Devine


Malaysia is a country rich in cultural heritage which is reflected in its art. The artistic expressions of the Malaysian people can be vividly seen in their architectural structures: their kampung or homes, mosques, hotels, skyscrapers and modern buildings. The mixture of influences from Europe and Asia provides a mixture of elegance, vibrancy and mystique that's uniquely Malaysian.

Apart from the external structures, the interior of Malaysian edifices also reflects the artistic nature of its people. For many years, Malaysians adorn their walls with decors and their windows with curtains. Curtains serve both as decorations for the home and for protection as well.

Curtains minimize sunlight glare, dust particles and heat which will pass through the windows. As decorations, curtains can match or complement the furniture, wall decors or wall painting of the room, creating a more comfortable environment in the home.

Whether the curtains are ready made or made to order, one has to choose the correct curtain fabric to use. There are lots of sorts of curtain fabrics available in the market. Common types are linen, silk, cotton, wool and synthetic.

Curtain fabrics made of linen creates a cool and refreshing ambiance; silk fabrics exude elegance; cotton is the most versatile and easy to tailor, it can be used in designs for modern curtains or traditional ones; wool is a heavier curtain fabric and can be added with trimmings or other adornments; synthetic fabrics are composed of nylon, polyester or acetate, it does not shrink or fade and can come in numerous printed designs.

With the specified kind of fabric, modern curtain designs could be created. Malaysians can check on trends for modern curtain designs from interior designers or magazines and apply those trends or change it to suit their lifestyle and taste. The right curtain fabric and design can make a modern curtain set the tone of style, from avant garde to minimalist, from vibrant colors to cool and chic hues.

There are numerous textile or fabric shops in Malaysia that sell curtain fabrics, but to get the desired modern curtain look, one has to buy from reputable curtains shops. Several notable outlets in Malaysia, are GI Deco and Design and M Home Concept, situated at Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, which has a wide variety of exclusively designed curtains utilizing local or imported fabrics. This firm accepts custom made, traditional style or modern curtains.

Another shop to check is Middle Curtains Design and Furnishing, which has multiple shops in Johor Bahru. They also do made to order curtains and has a wide range of fabrics coming from Europe and Turkey. Baagus Curtain also offers made to order curtains, with branches located in Wangsa Maju, Puchong, Shah Alam, Kota Damansara and Kepong, Baagus can address the customer's need for non-contemporary, modern curtain designs that can be utilized for any occasions or seasons.

Although made to order curtains could also be costly, a customer shall be guaranteed of top of the range materials, fitting design and god customer service. If cost is an issue, there are still a lot of ready made modern curtains with good designs in good quality curtain fabrics, which can be present in malls and other outlets, however, customers have to remember that these curtains come in standard sizes that could be too small or big for their windows. One needs to know he measurements of the windows before buying.




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