A Beginner’s Guide to Curtains- Pro Tips
With our experience as curtain makers in Sussex we’ve picked up quite a few important tips for anyone looking to install curtains themselves. Here’s the cream of our advice.
1: It’s a question of what window dressing you need, not if you need it. The addition of curtains adds an extra dimension to your frames, with the added colour giving life to the glass panes. If your window looks out onto a great view, window dressing can help frame it. If your view isn’t so great, then window dressing can help disguise that.
2: This is really a question of taste, but it has to be said. We prefer full length curtains. Even where there are radiators or other elements beneath the window sill that might have sill length windows seem like the way to go, we prefer full length windows. They look far more lavish and professional than sill length windows. Also, to be absolutely honest, we just think sill length windows look weird.
3: Weight your curtains. With small lead weights in the hems of your curtains, one at each corner and two where fabric panels join, you can give an invisible aid to your curtains that will ensure they hang properly.
4: It might save time, but it’s not a good idea to skimp on lining. While there are people who find lining difficult handle, or believe it takes too much money and time. However, the truth is, lining not only gives your curtains a really professional finish, it can also help the curtains last longer.
5: Pay attention to your hanging system. By keeping your rod or pole on show and adding some well crafted finials you can create a really striking look. Alternatively, if you want your hanging system to be more subtle, make sure that although it’s out of sight it’s still sturdy enough to avoid sagging.