How to Pick Out the Right Curtains for Your Room

Dawn S. • December 7, 2022

You may have just updated a room in your house with a refreshing colour change completed by a Hamilton paint contractor.... 

You really need to take careful consideration in choosing the right curtains that will compliment the room’s colour scheme add the perfect finishing touch. There are so many choices to choose from to get the look you will enjoy for years to come.

Home interior designers will agree that choosing the right curtains will make or break or a room. You can just go to a big box store and grab the curtains you need but doing that could lead to trouble. Yes, going to the stores to look and touch the fabrics and to get interior design ideas may help your thought process. However, it’s a good idea to use the services of an experienced home interior designer. If you used a Hamilton paint contractor, why not use an interior design expert for ideas about your curtains?


Here are the main thoughts you should really consider for when choosing curtains:


  • Privacy, room darkening

Is the main reason for the curtains to keep nosey neighbours from looking inside?

If that is the case, choose a heavier type fabric and think about using that same type of fabric for room darkening through your home.

  • Minimal privacy

If privacy isn’t your main concern, choose a cotton or linen material that will allow natural light in at the same time. People use these fabrics along with blinds in kitchens and bathrooms.

  • Length and width

This is a bigger decision than you may think it is. Do you want the curtains to hang from the ceiling to make the window seem larger? If the curtains are hung wider than the window, the window could seem bigger. A good home interior designer will offer their expertise about the length and width your curtains should be hung.

  • Colour

When choosing the colour of your room’s curtains, you may want to choose a pattern at the same time. Some home designers and homeowners prefer solid colour curtains to have them become an extension of the attached wall, while some prefer patterns to for a unique personal look. The preference is personal, there is no wrong answer.

 

Don’t forget about the type of hardware to be used when hanging the curtains. The hardware will should compliment the curtains and their hanging style. There is the hardware that is hidden for curtains that are the pleated style of hanging, if you want something more modern, use ring of the curtains that have no hardware and are strung along a curtain rod.


Choosing the right curtains for your room can make or break the space. Your first decision to make is you have to know the purpose of the curtains. This will help you determine what to purchase to express your personality. If you enlist the help of a home interior design professional, they will help you make the choice you will absolutely love. 

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