Various Curtain Styles for your Windows
When shopping for products to use in designing a window treatment you will find several curtain styles to choose from. The basic design is the panel. This is a solid piece of fabric that may have a pocket sewn at the top for placement on a rod. This panel style is often used in combination with other items for a window to help design a special effect. When it is purchased in the shortest length it can be used in tiers to create a café style window. The panels will be placed at the top and center of your window with a valance usually at the top as well.
Another style that uses panels is the Priscilla design. Priscilla curtains have panels with ruffled edges. The ruffled panels are generally placed over the shorter plain panels to create a romantic or charming design. This style is usually used for the windows in a bedroom or kitchen area and the longer Priscilla panels are usually tied back. There are also many panels created in full length styles to be used as floor length curtains. You will find the sheer styles often used in combination with thicker drapes for a formal room’s windows.
The various curtains available are made in a few different materials to help you create different effects. There are some that are designed to be more energy efficient and will have a backing material attached to the fabric of the curtain. Some curtains are created from heavy dense materials while others are lightweight and sheer. There are also several styles of open weave or lace curtains to choose from. In addition to the various materials, curtains can also have different patterns or themes printed on them. The various images and designs allow you to create a particular look for any window in your home.