THE BEST CURTAIN FABRIC FOR YOUR HOUSE DESIGN

In choosing a curtain for your house, there are many things to consider. Apart from the room in which they are to be used, consider also the width, the length, the pattern and the fabric. The fabric chosen will influence both the look, the durability and how elegant the room will look. It is important to chose a curtain that complement your house design style. This means that before you choose a curtain, you have to evaluate the furniture, accessories, decorations and the floor arrangement. Also consider the color scheme of your house. It is important that you do not end up with a curtain that seems out of place.
In this article i will discuss the choice of fabric. The choice of size and pattern will be discussed later in this blog. There are several fabrics that are good for curtains, the choice should be determined by the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of each particular fabric in addition to the intended use.

The best types of curtain fabrics

polyester

Polyester is very durable. It is resistant to most chemicals, shrinking and wrinkling. It is also very affordable. It is easy to maintain as it washes and dries quickly. It is good with vibrant colors and patterns as it resists fading and shrinking. 
They are good for the bedroom, the living room and other common rooms as they are strong and sun resistant. They are however not good for the kitchen as they are flammable and stains are difficult to remove.

silk

Silk is characterized by its soft and vibrant shine. It durable and light. It has a smooth look and drapes easily. It is good for a romantic, elegant and sophisticated look. Silk curtains may be used for formal dining areas, the living room and the bedroom.
It is however expensive and yellows with age. It is also very susceptible to natural and should therefore not be used for a window that receives direct sunlight.

linen

Linen is very strong and durable. It has very low elasticity and therefore does not stretch. It drapes very well and does not block the sun due to its sheer nature, it is therefore good for filling the room with natural light. Linen has a casual effect as opposed to formal. It is therefore good for a casual dining area and perfect for an airy bedroom.

velvet

Velvet is a thick and heavy fabric, it is also very gorgeous and traditionally it was related with royalty. It is good for keeping out the cold and light. While choosing velvet, ensure to check what material it is made of as this will influence its characteristics a lot for example silk velvet have a soft drape while synthetic velvet have a strong sheen but does not drape so well. Silk velvet is generally expensive but very elegant, it may be used to bring out a sophisticated and elegant look in a room.
For maintenance, it is highly recommended that silk and cotton velvet should be dry cleaned. Ironing should be done on the inner side rather than the outer side.

cotton

Cotton is soft, environmental friendly and very durable. It stays undamaged even after frequent exposure to weak acids and alkalis. It is therefore advantageous as washing often does not damage it. When it comes to maintaining it, cotton is easy to wash and it absorbs water easily, It is very washable and can be ironed even at high temperatures. It also does not stretch easily and this makes it retain its original shape for very long. Cotton drapes well and is therefore suitable for a formal dining room and modern decorating styles.
It however soils easily and weakens with exposure to light.