The most general method that is employed is to use a flounce that either matches or contrasts with the fabric of the curtain. This approach can be varied by adding multiple frills, one which matches and one which contrasts or one that is plain and one that is patterned. If your curtains have a rounded corner it is possible to extend a frill from the top of the corner to the base of the curtain and it is also possible to add piping that joins the edge of the frill to the leading edge of the curtain. It is possible to turn your primary edges into something more chic by employing fan pleats that extend down the curtains leading edge so that they do not collect dust in the pleat pockets. Picot edging can also be created using a picot braid, or by creating overlapping fabric triangles that are attached to the leading edge. This is an extremely elegant effect but it is quite difficult to achieve and may be a bit away from the reach of the recreational curtain architect.
The leading edges of your curtains can have gold ingots strip attached. This is usually custom dyed to obtain an exact match to the curtains that you are applying it to. Make sure that you do not make use of fringing that is too profound for the curtain it is being applied to or you will end up with a very displeasing effect where the edge of the curtain is dragged down away from the staff or banister.
You can find Victorian style curtains, vintage or antique looking curtains, or thoroughly modern. You should choose a material that is fire retardant. Custom window treatments can be expensive, but, depending on the fabric and features you choose, you can limit your costs. Make sure you have very precise measurements of your windows, because if you took the measurements and the curtains don't fit, you are still stuck with the curtains if they have been custom made. Many custom window treatment companies offer warranties on the quality of the materials and construction used. If that is made available, it is good to take advantage of it. Once you know all of the options available to you, you can start decorating with your custom windowpane covering.
The beauty of curtains is the amount of preference there is to choose from. Everyone has their own ideas of what they would like and they have varying tastes too. What someone may like someone else would turn their nose up at, so having a selection makes it better. If you have no idea what curtains you would like it is best to first look at the color scheme of the room that you are going to be using them in. This can give you a better idea of what color may suit the room. There are a few different types of curtains that you can select from including tab top, pleat, punch hole just to name a few. This can make the assortment a bit harder, but you need to think about what curtain rod you would like to use as this will tapered down your medley.
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