Most people who are not entirely familiar with the differences between soft window treatments are often under the impression that drapery Westlake Village and curtains are essentially the same thing, as they both hang over windows and serve a similar function, but it is important to understand the differences between these various treatments, so you can choose the most appropriate option for your home's windows. When you are in the market for curtains or draperies for your windows, you need to consider the differences between the two, as well as your own personal needs, to determine which type of window treatment is the right choice for you.

As many people are under the impression that drapery and curtains are synonymous, like a couch or divan, porch or stoop, and bathroom or restroom, it is easy to make the mistake of lumping the two together, but they are not the same. Compared to curtains, draperies are used to achieve a more formal appearance, through the use of higher quality fabrics, pleating, patterns, and length. Due to these differences in parameters between draperies and curtains, they reach different goals for whatever situation is more appropriate or better suited. Drapes generally are heavier and more elegant than curtains, which are used for more informal applications.

Due to the nature of drapes, being that they are heavyweight, they use more fabric and material, which in turn makes the cost for a drape much more expensive than a lightweight sheer curtain. The way in which a drapery is hanged greatly affects the way the room is perceived, as it has the ability to make a room look taller than it actually is, as well as highlighting the window as the central point of your room. By hanging your drapes from the ceiling down to the floor, a taller look is achieved, as well as having your drapes extend wider than your actual window, which is also used as necessary additional space, as the stack back from the folds and pleats take up more space.

When you are looking to buy a window treatment but cannot make a decision between purchasing drapes or curtains, consider your needs first to determine whether you are decorating a more formal or informal setting, and you should be able to make your choice. If you are simply trying to block out some light, a curtain will do the trick, but if you need something for more privacy, you will want drapery Westlake Village from Daniel's Design House.