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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Joanne Dorin | Posted under Interior Decorating
Tips For Buying Cheap Drapes
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1. Budget Start by setting your budget. Once you know how much you have to spend then you can limit your looking to what's within your budget. 2. Shop Online The best way to save is to shop online. You can save as much as 60% just by purchasing on the web. Now that's savings! 3. Pick Your Fabric Decide what colors or patterns will compliment your room decor and provide the functionality you want. Are you trying to block the light or let the sunshine in? Looking for privacy or openeness? 4. Opaque Draper If you want to accent your decor while blocking out the sunlight and nosy neighbors you will want to install an opaque draper. It's a great choice for a bedroom. 5. Pick Your Pattern Choosing a color can be quite easy. Choosing a pattern can be a bit more difficult. Patterns can dramatically affect the ambiance of the room so choose carefully. Light colors will add vibrancy while dark colors will add warmth. 6. Take It Sheer Normally your sheers are hung under the drapery to allow filtered sunlight into the room during the day and a silhouette effect during the evening. However in some windows sheers by themselves can also look great. Windows were privacy isn't an issue make for an exceptionally soft look. 7. Measure Up Make sure you carefully measure your windows and remember to add an additional 6 inches in height so that your rod hangs above the window frame and an additional 3 inches in width so that it completely covers the window frame. 8. Hardware Options You have many different hardware options from the most economical to some very fancy finials. Your budget will play a role in determining which hardware you pick and remember your hardware can also play an integral role in the "look." Rods are available in a variety of colors, materials, and finishes. Many are adjustable in length. The finials which fit over the end of the rods can be trendy, exotic, or very simple. Holdbacks can be made from metals like copper, brass, or bronze or they can be made of plastic or other man made materials. Curtain rings can nicely accent the drapes. Many online sellers are an extension of their retail store while others simply run an online store with no brick and mortar store. Great pricing is a result of several things. Overstocks, lower mark ups, discontinued sock, and larger volume buying power are just a few reasons why a seller can offer cheaper drapes. Always remember if a price sounds too good to be true it probably is. Don't settle for inferior quality by purchasing drapes that are simply too cheap to be anything else. Buy from sites with a great reputation and you'll be thrilled with your savings. Cheap drapes can be a reality. Joanne is an author of Decorz.com. If you're looking for more curtain & drapes ideas for your home visit http://www.decorz.com. About The Author: |
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