A curtain (sometimes known as a drape) is a piece of cloth intended to block or absorb.
What are sheer curtains?
Sheer curtains are made of lightweight,
semi-transparent fabrics. Purpose of these curtains
has been to allow
light to enter through them
while maintaining a
degree of privacy. They are
used in combination with heavier curtains or drapes,
which can be opened during the day and closed at
night. Sheers are also used to adorn bed
plaster or looped gracefully over decorative rods,
adding a touch of softness and color to a room.
Size
Sheer curtain panels come in a standard 60-inch width or a super wide
120-inch width. Most packaged sheers come in sets of two. Custom-made sheers
are tailored to specified widths.
Colors
Sheer curtains, which once came in white or ivory only, are now available
in all colors of the rainbow.
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Black,
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Raspberry,
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Lime
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Orange
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Green,
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Hot pink,
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Yellow
Sheer window dressings have been popular for decades, and
their quality and decorative appeal will help glamorize any living space. When
you think of sheer curtains, you might get a visual image of thin white lacy
pieces of fabric that barely cover the window. Of course these do exist, but
high quality and well-designed sheer curtains are a better option.
Choosing the right curtains can give new life to the
overall appearance of each room inside your home. You want your room to
look lighter and ventilated without opening the curtains every day Sheer curtains comes with plenty of comfort
that these curtains can help to provide
great deal of privacy, when you’re sleeping they block light entering into room
, and they can even make your room look more comfortable, then option to go for
sheercurtains.
There are many curtains with attractive designs and patterns,
a lot of plain-colored curtains, and curtains with heavy and complicated
prints. If you have a small to medium-sized room, it is best to go for sheer
curtains with simpler designs and minimal prints.
Its fabrics create the open and airy feel without the shiny
and crystalline effect that often accompanies sheer curtains .These curtains
can be a valuable window accessory as you can occupy a living space that is
open and airy without being old-fashioned and ordinary.
Decor your own sheer curtains by following these
steps:
Sheer curtains add a touch of elegance to a room, while still letting in
natural light.
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Measure and note window dimensions
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Measure circumference of the
curtain rod
and add 1
inch (2.5
cm) to allow for a seam.
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Choose curtain panels at least twice the width
of your window frame for a full
gathered look.
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Choose curved rods 1/2 inch to 3/8 inches in width.
·
Drill holes 2 to 4 inches outside and above the
upper corners of your window frame to add a
decorative rod for a valance, swag or
scarf
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Slide or drape your scarf, swag or valance over
the rod and place the rod in the brackets.
