Here’s how to choose the right fabric for your curtains

The selection of fabrics for making curtains at home It offers multiple options and represents a research that involves both aesthetic and functional aspects. This process aims to balance the personal needs of the client with those of the space in question.

Let’s start with aesthetics and functionality

He stylistic context represents the starting point. Taking into account the existing coverings, the presence of parquet or specific types of tiles, the dominant colors of the walls and furniture, we can offer solutions adapted to the client’s tastes.

Choosing one tent over another can completely transform the perception of space. A light and intangible veil will add a welcoming touch to an extremely minimal environment, attenuating its linearity. On the contrary, a heavy, decorative curtain, perhaps made of velvet, will not only help to darken but also improve sound insulation, giving character to an already elegant and luxurious environment.

The curtain: a finish for the furnishing of your home

As in the world of fashion, each fabric follows a specific style and trend. Curtains complement the furniture, personalize it and make it more welcoming.

We guide you to find the best result, to create custom curtains for your home. From the choice of model, which can be technical like a roman blind or roller blind, or decorative like a gathered curtain, we move on to the type of technical systems available in different shapes and finishes.

The fabric is the protagonist and is selected according to different parameters, including the “hand of the fabric”, that is to say its own. consistency, body and softness. Other factors include the transparencywhich determines the way in which light filters into the environment, thus guaranteeing privacy and comfort, and the durability and maintainabilitytwo important aspects. Some fabrics are washable, stain resistant and have been treated for easier maintenance.

Protection against light depends on the weave of the fabric; its heaviness can vary from levels of transparency to completely blackout fabrics that create a “black-out” effect. They are commonly used in hotel rooms and more and more frequently also at home, guaranteeing complete coverage against the sun’s rays.

In “service” environments, practicality is a primary requirement and curtains should not be bulky, but should provide privacy. In kitchens, especially near worktops, the often chosen option is the Roman blind, a very functional model with minimal bulk and vertical movement. These can be personalized with imaginative fabrics, possibly embroidered, which interact with the environment. Alternatively, roller blinds, especially models with vertical steel cables, ensure the canvas slides along the frame even in the presence of washing openings.

These minimal curtain designs are also often preferred for bathrooms, where space is limited and there is a need to optimize it as much as possible.

Our advice for choosing your curtains offers you numerous options illustrating all the aspects to take into account. Fabrics need to be touched, looked at in the sun, and tested in the environment for which they are intended. Indeed, the light varies and the perception of the fabric can change. The environment itself suggests the most suitable fabric.

What fabric to choose for curtains?

THE choice of fabric offers endless possibilities. The collections offered by textile publishers present a wide range of options, from which we draw to create the tailor-made curtain for each individual project. First of all, the composition of the fabric directs us towards what we prefer: natural fibers such as cotton and linen, or equally valid synthetic weaves, ranging from sheers to heavy fabrics suitable for decorative curtains, such as velvet or moiré.

We can classify them according to the pattern, which can be plain, with patterns, stripes or small coordinates. In addition, curtain fabrics, depending on the threads used, have very different textures, ranging from a shiny effect to a matte effect. If there is a metallic thread, the fabric appears more elegant, while some wool veils are impalpable and, once installed, impeccable.

Most curtain voiles are available in different weights and natural shades like ecru and beige, which differ mainly in the texture of the fabric and the type of finish.

THE creative phase it’s very stimulating: by imagining the final result, you can combine different textures, from a material and crispy one to one as light as a veil, perhaps adding a touch of color, until the project takes shape.

Our passion for beauty and creativity constantly drives us search for novelty in the world of textile publishing. We renew our samples every year to offer innovative and high quality products.

If you are looking for advice for your home, do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to listen to your needs and support you in your design choices thanks to our experience.

And what about curtain systems: rails, rods or valances?

When choosing the tent model, it is equally important to evaluate how to install it. This is why we believe it is essential to carry out a preventive inspection. There are different models available on the market decorative rails or sticks with rings, in different finishes such as chrome, lacquered or satin.

These can be installed either a soffitor what on the walldepending on the proportions of the window and the surrounding space. We recommend positioning the curtain at least 15cm from the frame, space permitting, to avoid seeing the window when entering the room.

In the case of blackout curtains, the best option is to make a valance covered in fabric. This way the overall effect of the curtain will be rich and very elegant, even with simple and not too elaborate fabrics. Additionally, light will not filter through the top of the window. In this case, the fabric must touch the ground a few centimeters to avoid any shine.

In conclusion, the length of the curtain is a choice of personal taste. However, in our opinion, the tent should touch the ground by approximately 3 cm, both for aesthetic reasons and to compensate for possible slight differences in level.

Fabrics and curtains, a marriage of style and functionality

At this point, we hope to have clarified the key considerations to keep in mind when choice of fabrics for your curtains.

It is a balance that must be sought between aesthetics and functionality, between the style of the environment and practical needs such as sound insulation and privacy. Remember that fabrics are like the “skin” of your curtains; touch them, observe them and above all try them in the context in which they will be inserted. Don’t forget to also take into account technical details, such as type of fixing system and length. Each element helps make your space not only beautiful, but also functional and welcoming.

If you have any doubts or questions, do not hesitate to contact an expert: Professional advice can make the difference between a normal choice and one that will delight you every time you walk into the room.