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Sep-30th-2010
The maintenance of your net curtains is very crucial as it determines how long these curtains are going to last. As a rule of thumb, manufacturers recommend that you follow the instructions on the care tag labels that come together with your curtains. These directions are specifically designed for the material or fabric used to make your curtain. There are fabrics that are designed to be dry cleaned, washed manually or washed with cold water. So to be on the safe side, do follow them religiously. However, as far as stains and moulds on net curtains are concerned, there are a few tips that you might want to try to keep them looking good as new after every single wash. Included on this list are some remedies that are readily available at home for better convenience.
• Net Curtains don’t need to be washed often. If it’s not too dirty, try using a vacuum soft brush to suck out all the dust and dirt.
• It is also helpful to clean your windows as often as possible. Less dirt on your window less dirt on those precious curtains.
• It is also advisable to soak them first so soften the dirt or stain before washing them. Remember, when caring for your net curtains always think…gentle!
• For colored curtains, you may add vinegar to prevent the color from fading every time you wash it. The amount should depend on the weight and volume of the curtains.
• For your white curtains, bleach is always a must.
• It is preferred that if they are hand washed, hang them under the sun and while they are damp, try using a cool iron to preserve it.
• If you want to strengthen the lace, soaking it with a cup of sugar on you last rinse for about 15minutes will do the trick.
• For black moulds on net curtains, soaking it on certain brands of diaper whitener will absolutely help.
• If you are not confident with how to wash your delicate net curtains, even after reading the care tags have a professional do it for you. Better safe than sorry.
Net curtains are built to last for a very long time. But the responsibility of keeping it looking ever so nicely to be admired remains solely on the possessor. Preserve it by taking care of it like you take care of the clothes you wear. Do this and the net curtain will take care of providing elegance to your room or home.
Sep-29th-2010
A house is definitely not a home without a net curtain! Forget about purchasing ridiculously expensive furniture that promises a natural feel. Forget about thick, heavy drapes that make the house looks like it is kept from the outside world. Open your home to natural sunbeams and add drama to your house’s lighting especially during daytime.
What is so amazing about net curtains is how it transforms a plain painted wall into an art that looks like it was keenly decorated. They’re sure to give your house a breezy feeling even on hot, humid summer days. However, there are designs available that will also give your room the privacy it deserves but still allowing a slight illumination to keep the ambiance warm. See how flexible they can be?
The fascination for net curtains started so many years ago, but the designs that are coming up these days, make shoppers go berserk that they order more than what they need. Net curtain designs range from your favorite daisies to butterfly; from scalloped edges, to enveloped base to weighted edges. The possibilities are endless! But what is more surprising is how much its elegance costs so affordable. The prices of each net curtains costs for as low as 99p per meter. Pretty reasonable than painting your wall with art.
Purchasing them is the easy part. By simply browsing the net, as how most products are now sold, you can choose from the various manufacturers offering these elegant and stylish net curtains. Orders are processed as fast as 3 working days depending on whatever locations within and outside the country. However, it is extremely important that you measure the windows accurately for easier purchase. Remember that they are cut to your specifications. But worry not because some of them even help you convert those measurements and reasonably offers assistance before and after the purchase.
Curtains are supposed to compliment the house and provide some privacy to your home. It also livens up those boring windows; let people throw in a second look while passing by your house. Making it absolutely necessary for you to think very hard before get a hold of it. So before you shop online for the latest net curtains, look around the room and premises to make sure it matches what you will buy. Feel free to look through the most modern interior decorations for inspiration. Enjoy your Net Curtain Shopping!!! I certainly will!!!
Sep-17th-2010
Curtains are a great way to add aesthetic appeal to your rooms but an ill fitting curtain will not do this. So it is important to choose the right fabric and the right volume of curtain for your rooms, so that your net curtains will fit your windows perfectly and fall the way you want it to.
Before you go to the fabric store make sure that you have the correct measurements you need for your net curtains. Measure your windows carefully and write them down on paper instead of trying to memorize the measurements which could allow you to make a mistake.
Here are steps you can take to ensure that you will get the correct volume of fabric for your net curtains.
1. Take 2 sets of measurement
For every pair of curtain your wish to make, you have two sets of measurements.
Your first measurement should be the complete length of the window and as well as the length that you wish the net curtain to extend down your window.
To do this, measure from end to end of the curtain rod and measure the length of the window from the curtain rod to your desired length. Now, if you plan on making a tab top curtain, then you will have to measure from the bottom of the hooks.
2. To allow for fullness of your net curtain, you should follow the following advice:
a. 1 1/2 times the width
This the most economical way to place curtains for your windows. To determine how much fabric you need you need to multiply the length of the rod by 1.5, this will determine the width of the net curtain in order to fit your window with 1 and a half fullness.
b. 2x Fullness
This is how full many curtains are, also makes up the average fullness of most net curtains. As with the first choice, you need to multiply the measurement of the curtain rod, this time multiply it by 2.
c. 3x Fullness
This is usually what is determined as the full designer look but it may be too much for a small window or a small room. Advisable for full length windows for big houses. To get this net curtain fullness, multiply the length of rod times 3.
3. Calculating the volume of fabric to fit your desired width
First and foremost, the amount of fullness (1.5, 2 or 3x fullness) will determine how much fabric you will need. Materials used as curtains, even net curtains, usually come in a width of 60 inches. In order to determine the amount you need, divide the total width you got by 60 and this determines the amount of width you will need to sew together to come up with the fullness of your curtain. Round these to the nearest whole number.
4. Calculating the total material or fabric required for your curtain
Measure your desired length for you curtain and add 10 inches to the number you come up with, the extra inches will allow for turnings and hems at the top and bottom of the curtain.
To get to the actual number of fabric you will use, multiply the number you have for the length and the number you have for the width, this is the correct amount of fabric you need to procure to get the fullness you want for your net curtain.
Sep-16th-2010
If you are not aware of net curtains, they are curtains that are made from screen like or mesh materials much like the lace or tulle. When used as curtains these materials allow for air to flow to the room from your windows while controlling or minimizing the glare of the bright sun.
Many designers also opt to place net curtains over windows mostly for home owners who want to have a warm feeling on their homes as well as to show off a windows beautiful design which will not be evident with heavy draperies and thick curtains.
Another reason why a home owner will choose to have a net curtain on their home is to allow a breeze and some light to pass through it. So if you’re the type of home owner who wish to have natural light shining through your home, without leaving your window bare, then the net curtain is quite ideal.
Having these curtains installed in your windows is also a worthy idea in the sense that it brings an aura of sophistication and class to your home, especially if you choose a beautiful or intricately designed net curtain.
There are also some curtains who are seems to exude a feminine aura, much like the lace fabrics and the likes, and as such these designs are best placed in the girl’s room or the nursery. As lace and fabrics of the kind will seem out of place in a more manly place. You can also place them over a kitchen window or the patio.
If you are afraid of privacy issues or the amount of light that gets through your window, then you can opt to have your window installed with a thickened net curtain. How can you do this? By increasing the volume of the curtain. If your window is measured as one panel, then you can choose to buy two or three panel curtains and install them in one window. This will still allow plenty of light to shine through your room as well as allow for some breeze to pass through as well while disallowing prying eyes from peeking through what’s inside your room.
Now during the times when you need more air or more light to enter the room, you can easily draw the net curtain back and retain a thinner, stretched out fabric to allow for more air and light to enter the room. Net curtains are also cheaper and doesn’t require a lot of maintenance from its owners and as such they are really an ideal addition to your otherwise too bare windows.
Sep-5th-2010
Many home owners makes use of net curtains in order to reduce glare yet still allow ample light to come in to brighten the room. More often than not the cloth used for curtains of this type is that of light fabric that allows air and some amount of light to pass through minimizing glare. But one may also realize that it is not easy to choose the right curtain for a particular window, so here are a few tips to guarantee that you get to pick the right net curtain.
Cloth Type
One of the first things you need to consider when picking out your curtain is the type of cloth you will use. Curtains can be made out of ordinary linen, cotton, silk, satin and a variety of other fabrics.
You can use any of these types as your net curtain but you have to consider the density of the fabric you will use, the more dense the fabric the lesser air and light it will allow to pass through your window curtain. But if you choose a fabric that is too light, then you will not be able to reduce any glare.
Cost of the Curtain
Now for every project you must design your budget for that particular project. If you have low budget then you can choose to go for the plain curtains that are made from ordinary linen, they are affordable. If you have a bigger budget then you can for the lace, silk or the more expensive fabrics to use as your curtains.
Design
Just like any other home ornament, net curtains comes in a variety of designs. The designs can either be embroidered, patterned and the likes. If your wall is plain colored, then it will be nice to grab a curtain that has a unique pattern or design to complement your plain wall. This will provide your room with depth and will make the room more interesting.
Also the feel of the cloth must be natural. Although there are some who is not too keen on plain colors and desires something to stand out and this will provide beauty for the room. Many homeowners choose silk or satin as their curtains which are very comfortable. The less dense fabrics allows for air to flow through the window while adding aesthetic appeal to the room.
Color
Curtain and fabrics come in every color imaginable. If your home is colored in the earth tone then you might want to pick a curtain that exudes exactly the same thin. Although when you make use of net curtains, colors are generally not have to worry too much about the color palette. But if you plan of getting a different design, then it will be wise to consult a color palette.
Size
You also have to consider the size of your window and how much of it you want covered or decorated with a curtain. Perhaps you want only the upper half or lower half of the window covered and as such you should choose a curtain that will fit the window perfectly.
Windows without curtains seem to look bare so it is best if you can find a curtain that will fit your window and house decor perfectly. Curtains provide your room with some amount of privacy as well as serve a decorative purpose.
If you are looking for a net curtain to fit your window then you must take care to follow these few tips in order to arrive at something you’ll love and not end up getting disappointed because the curtain doesn’t fit your window.