Curtains and blinds are used to offer privacy and block out the sunlight either partially or completely. However, curtains can have other uses as well. They can be used to stop water or drafts from coming through like when it is used in the bathing room as a shower curtain. It is also used either as a screen in a theatre to separate the auditorium from the stage or it can be used as a backdrop when plays or dances are being performed. There are different kinds of curtains and each has different names. Those that are over doorways are called portieres. Those that are over windows which are used either for privacy or for blocking light are called draperies. Curtains come in different materials, shapes, colors, textures, sizes, patterns, uses – like to decrease the ultraviolet light, decrease the oil or dust, absorb noises, fire resistance, cleaning ability and virtually there are so many options when one wants a curtain.
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- Curtains are either flat panel that consist rectangular or square pieces of cloth which is hung from curtain poles or clip on rings.
- There are tab top curtains which have narrow straps and these are looped or tied at the top of the curtain and are hung from the curtain pole. This is used normally for either side of the window.
- Grommet curtains are hung when the curtain pole is threaded through the top of the fabric.
- Sash curtains – the lower sash of the windows are covered by sash curtains
- Rod pocket – these have a channel which is created on the top of the fabric and this channel is used to hang a curtain rod from it.
- The thermal or black out curtains consist of multiple layers of fabric which block light as well as heat and noise.
The different kinds of blinds which are available:
Pleated shades – Where the material folds in pleats when it goes up and when it is down it is unfolded. These are different from roman blinds as these have sharper pleats whereas roman blinds have rounded folds.
Exterior Shades – These are used when there is direct sunlight streaming into the room which causes the room to get heated and the temperature to rise in the room. These shades block the sun. However, these are different from awnings.
Aluminum blinds – These not only are used to block out the heat but they also control the light entering the room. These are extremely durable in nature.
Cellular honeycomb shades – These blinds are made of diamond shaped cells. Generally, these are made of cloth or some kind of fabric and due to this they come in a variety of colors and designs. They either can be used to slide from top to bottom or else from bottom to top, which means that it can be used for all types of rooms for any part of the day. They darken the room and hence can be used even for bedrooms.
Solar shades – These are used to protect the residents from harmful ultraviolet rays as well as they help dim the amount of light that streams into the room. These either can be rolled up or some move from side to side.
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Roman shades have accordion folds and they move smoothly but the only drawback with them is that they are not easy to clean. However, the modern versions do allow for these blinds to be removed from the windows so that they can be washed. Vertical blinds are usually used over patios and are extremely easy to clean as well. They are durable and control the amount of light entering. Sheer Shades offer privacy but does not restrict the light from entering. This is especially for bathrooms, kitchens or porches.
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