Thursday, August 9, 2012

A Complete Guide to Door Curtains

By Libby Williams


Door curtains are not only ornamental, in addition they offer practical uses for property owners. Your choice of fabric and door curtain style will dictate what function your door curtain performs. You might need the insulation qualities of a door curtain, both thermal and sound. Door draperies could also be used to emphasize a doorway and make a real point of interest, maybe adding interest to an otherwise dull hallway or living area.

Door curtains have been an interior design feature since the early Nineteenth century. In the past it was a way of adding grandeur to an entrance. While style is still an important element of the door curtains of today, they are utilised for more practical reasons as well for example to block out sound, give security and reduce heat loss through doors.

There are lots of designs you can choose from for door drapes. For glass doors, choosing a fabric which is not see through will provide privacy and help to protect your property, whilst also providing insulation properties. For bedrooms which may have glazed doors onto a balcony or into the garden, opaque door curtains are essential. For other rooms where blocking the light out isn't such an issue, for example the kitchen or living rooms, sheer curtains can offer a decorative finish to door ways but still supply a level of privacy.

Door curtains give a solution for closets or full length cupboards without doors, providing a way to keep the things in the closet out of sight. This furnishing option is popular in bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as for people who rent their house and don't wish to shell out heavily in changing the style of the interior decor but still require functionality. There are alternatives to fabric door curtains, more recently string curtains have seen a revival which would add a modern day touch to an interior.

For back doors which might be left open when the weather is good, door curtains which jangle when a person walks through them are useful in alerting the occupants they've company. Door curtains can also be used to keep the insects out when the door is open, generally these would be made from beads or ribbons.

Temporary door curtains, made of string, beads, or of paper or cloth streamers, are a great accessory for a party. They are good for creating a visual border for the party area plus add some mystery for those entering the party space. These temporary door curtains are quick to put up and take down.

A wide variety of fabrics are available for door drapes. Go with fabrics that not only work well with the feel and decor of your room, but are also simple to care for. This material requires you to easily wash it when needed. Pick a fabric that won't fade quickly. Red is the colour most vulnerable to being stripped by the sun's rays, whereas blues last longer. As door curtains remain shut for the majority of the time, consider how this will affect the level of natural daylight in the room. A dark coloured fabric will block out more light than a light coloured fabric even when they are the same thickness. With all these points to consider you'll be on the right road to choosing the best option for your interior decor.




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