5 Common Curtain Mistakes To Avoid
When it comes to finding curtains for your home, you’d be forgiven for thinking that all you need to worry about is colour, pattern and fabric choice. The truth of the matter is that curtain choice can easily go awry and there are lots of potential mistakes that you might make, mistakes that could throw the entire look and feel of your rooms off.
As such, it’s important to take your time and plan everything properly so you know you’re not going to spend lots of money on something that you won’t like in the end.
To help you get off on the right foot, here are some of the most common curtain mistakes that we see here at Pret A Vivre. If you need any further help or advice, get in touch with the team today to see how we can help you transform your living spaces this season.
1. Positioning curtain poles too low
By hanging your curtain poles too low, you run the risk of making your windows look squashed and small. Instead, raise the pole up about two-thirds of the way between the frame of your window and the ceiling. This will make the room feel taller and create the perfect illusion of height.
2. Not ordering samples
Not trying before you buy means you run the risk of ending up with fabric you don’t like the feel of or colours that don’t quite work with the rest of your design ideas.
Remember that what you see online might look different in real life – and in real light! It’s always a good idea to get samples of your favourites so you can hold them up to the window to see what they’ll look like once hung up.
3. Forgetting about proportions
Make sure that your curtains are proportionate to the size of your window by measuring the width of the frame and then multiplying it by two to get an approximation of how wide the curtains will need to be.
4. Leaving curtain decisions till last
When decorating, it’s common to choose paint colours before anything else but remember that you basically have unlimited choice when it comes to paint and you might struggle to find the perfect curtain fabrics to suit what you’ve gone for. Instead, pick out your curtains before you pick out your paint and you’ll find it easier to pull the rooms together.
5. Not measuring properly
Never rush the measuring when in the market for new curtains! They say measure twice, cut once for a reason, after all! Always take your time and take several measurements so you know that you’re being accurate and won’t end up with drapes that don’t fit the window frame.
Make sure that you include the length of the curtain rod and any additional width you want to achieve a fuller look to your curtains. Measuring can be tricky, however, so let us know if you need any help!