Know the Window Drapes and its Types!

  Drapes are made up of richer fabrics and are hung to the ground which gives a more formal look. They act as an important part of a window treatment that enhances the decorating style. They also help in manipulating direct sunlight and increase privacy in certain areas of the home. Drapes are made from thick fiber and they are lined which further increases the protection.  Drapes are made from many different types of fabric; they are: • Silk Drapes: They often get damaged by the sun and are not advisable to hang in windows that receive a lot of sunlight. • Velvet Drapes: They are suitable for darkening rooms and not suitable for the kitchen because kitchen drapes need to be light and casual • Cotton Drapes: They make excellent Window drapes but they used to wrinkle on the flip side and have a tendency to shrink. It is necessary to choose the fabric that suits your decorating style and the location of the window. There are thousands of choices available in drapes. • ...