When one enters a room the window and the curtains are usually where the eyes are drawn. It is thus normal that we should try to dress our windows in the best possible way. One problem that many homeowners encounter is that oftentimes windows do not contribute well to the overall style of the room.

We spend a lot of time on the various accessories and too often we quickly choose a curtain fabric and a color and we think we are done. Just like any other accessory in the room curtains must fit in the general theme of the room rather than blend into the walls or the furniture fabrics. Here are some tips to give character to your window dressing.

Be unconventional, there is nothing like a splash of color to brighten up your everyday life. Nobody ever said that you should have identical curtains  (well may be someone said it – but you don’t have to listen). Mix motifs and colors. If you have a shawl or large scarves collection, saris, or fabrics from other countries you can use them. All you really need to do is drape them over a rod, or you can make a casing into which to slide the rod. Read the rest of this entry

Window treatments are one of the most important features of any room, and the type of curtain chosen for any room should be well thought out. Eyelet curtains provide a great flexibility in design and function, they also have tremendous availability and selection. Compared to other curtain styles, eyelet curtains are among the most durable, making this style of curtain a top consideration for window dressing.

What are Eyelet Curtains?
Eyelet curtains are a type of curtain that is hung directly on the curtain rod through a series of eyelets. These are holes in the curtain with a metal ring, called a grommet, used for reinforcement. A curtain rod is run through the grommet holes, so the curtain hangs in a folded “accordion” fashion. Read the rest of this entry