Pep up your window

Curtains add glamour not only to windows but also to your house. There are numerous textures, designs and colours in curtains available in the market today to suit every budget and style preference.

Curtains add glamour not only to windows but also to your house. There are numerous textures, designs and colours in curtains available in the market today to suit every budget and style preference. Here are a few things to keep in mind when buying curtains:

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1. Curtains must not defy their foremost purpose — protection from light and dressing up windows — in the pursuit of looking trendy.

2. The fashion element must be secondary. But the shade and curtain material must be decided much before setting foot in a shop.

3. It must be kept in mind that the curtains are in tune with the décor of the room.

4. Neutral colours like white, beige, cream, sand, grey, etc. in solid as well as stripes work well in any room.

5. Embellishments such as swarovsky, sequins, mother of pearl, and gold and silver buttons can pep up borders and joints.

6. Materials such as silk, linen, damask and chenille are a popular options.

7. Using contrasting colours such as brown with deep aqua or blue with aubergine work wonders in beautifying any room of the house.