What type of curtains is best? Different homes and windows will have different choices.

Curtains are home Soft furnishing is a part of the later stage of courtyard decoration. According to different people\’s living habits and apartment types, there are also diversified plans for the type and selection of curtains. Next, I will analyze the functions, types and selection of curtains. You can refer to them to choose a more suitable type of curtains for your house.

1. Functions of curtains

①Daylighting control

Curtains can be used to flexibly control the light entering the room. For example, in broad daylight when the sun is dazzling, the curtains can be pulled up to prevent the room from being too sunny. On cloudy days, the curtains can be opened to allow the room to be brighter. Brighter.

②Spatial privacy

Like some houses with a small distance between floors, every move of the house on the opposite floor They can all be seen clearly. It feels like there is no sense of privacy when doing activities at home. This embarrassment can be alleviated by blocking the curtains.

③Soft decoration

Curtains are a relatively large area on the wall, and fabrics It is also one of the elements that create a soft decoration atmosphere, so curtains are also a part of soft decoration in home decoration.

④Soundproofing auxiliary

Some thicker curtains also have a certain soundproofing effect, if they are facing the street For noisy windows, curtains like this are a good choice.

2. Curtain type and selection

① Curtains

Ordinary fabric curtains. These curtains generally have a better shading effect when pulled up. Generally, such curtains can be used in bedrooms. Drawing the curtains when sleeping can make the space quieter. Darkness is good for improving sleep quality. If you don’t like too much light at home, you can also choose to install curtains with high shading degree in the living room.

②Gauze curtain

Gauze curtain has a light-transmitting and opaque effect, which can make the space bright without Being spied on is more suitable for families who have daily activities at home and want to keep the space private, such as the living room space.

③Venetian Blinds

Venetian blinds can also achieve the effect of transmitting light and blocking shadows. Such curtains can be installed on relatively small windows. After installation, they will not have much impact on the layout and utilization of space, such as bathroom or study space.

④Roller curtains

Roller curtains are similar to curtain fabrics, but they are rolled The structure, like blinds, will not affect the use of space next to the window.

3. Matching window types and curtains

①Normal window

Ordinary type of windows, with larger width and smaller height. These windows can be equipped with ordinary curtains and gauze curtains.

If there are no requirements for the shading effect and the curtains are mainly used for space privacy, you can also choose venetian blinds or roller blinds. It’s more flexible.

②Bay windows

Bay windows are more common in modern buildings Design method, because the structure of the bay window is relatively unique, it is generally more suitable to use ordinary curtains (gauze curtains), and it is best to install them against the wall on the inside of the bay window.

③ Floor-to-ceiling windows

Floor-to-ceiling windows The area is generally relatively large. For floor-to-ceiling windows in ordinary homes, it is generally recommended to install ordinary curtains, which are moderately expensive and have better decorative effects.

④Inward-opening windows

How to install curtains for inward-opening windows? This is a rather tricky question , Venetian blinds, roller blinds, etc., can easily affect the operation of curtains after opening the window. Generally, for inward-opening windows, I personally recommend using ordinary curtains or gauze curtains.

I have introduced the selection of curtain types in various situations. Please refer to it. Then you can choose a curtain type that suits your living needs based on the actual situation of your home.