Velvet Curtains

Design With Velvet Curtains

If you want to do a home make over, and you’re looking for a whole new look that doesn’t necessarily cost that much, I suggest you consider changing your drapes. There are curtain designs and fabric that can completely change the look of your home, and add character to your rooms. If your furniture are not that expensive looking, and you want to do a home make over that won’t ruin your budget, you can focus on drapery and less expensive interior modifications and décor.

For a touch of elegance, luxury and exclusivity, consider velvet curtains. While many are reluctant to shop for them, high quality velvet curtains are actually made affordable by expert drape makers. Scouting for great interior drape shops is easy, when you know what to look for.

Advantages Of Velvet Curtains

The advantage of having a set of good velvet drapes is that it’s completely adaptable to any room in your home. It will look great in your living room, bedroom, study, and even function rooms such kitchens. Home owners initially think that velvet curtains are expensive and challenging to maintain, however, they are pleasantly surprised to find that curtains and drapes made from velvet are actually inexpensive.

It’s only a matter of taste. Your sense of style when it comes to velvet curtains doesn’t have to be of an expert level, because this type of curtain is mostly elegant and classy to look at, in any available color or cut. Your only concern is whether it matches your home, your furniture and your comfort. Velvet curtains are ideal for cold climate. Its rich, thick and textured material is what makes it unique and exclusive.

Most people think that only regal and royalty can own a good set of velvet curtains and drapes; and for a good reason, because for centuries, velvet was made for the rich and the elite. Upon the turn of the 20th century, velvet has been made cheaper and affordable for common people, and so the impression of velvet did not change, only the price.

There are things to consider in buying velvet curtains. Again, it is ideal for cold climate, its material blocks out the outdoor light, and it reflects indoor light beautifully like no other drapery. While it is a concern if it’s easy to clean velvet curtains, here are great tips on how to clean them:

Caring For Velvet Drapes

Washing – while the procedure on washing velvet depends on what type, generally it needs gentle washing and lukewarm water with mild soap. If the dust is too thick, you may need to use a gentle brush to get to the dirty spots.

Stain removal – you may or may not wash the entire curtain, or just spot clean to remove the stain. If you decide to wash it, and remove the stain, the procedure is the same, wash with lukewarm water, foam or mild soap and a gentle brush. To only remove the stain, without washing the entire curtain, just dip a wash cloth into a mixture of lukewarm water and soap, then scrub the stain. Rinse the cloth afterwards, and scrub the stain spot again.