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.
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.