Curtain buying guide

1.Beautiful curtains for every decorating style
2.The best curtains for every room
3.The best types of fabrics for curtains
4.What Color Curtains Go With…?;
5. Where will the curtain be hung? On a curtain rod or rail?;
6.Cost of sewing materials
7.What do we mean by double-width – single-width fabric?
8.How do we measure curtains?;
9. Important curtain accessories
10.Curtains for every season
11.How to clean curtains?;
12. In what case do our windows not need curtains?;
13.What types of pests can damage curtains?;
14. Mistakes we often make
15.How to order curtains online in 3 simple steps?;
16.How to order curtains from our fabrics?;
17.Photos of curtains from customers
18.Curtains for professionals

In this curtain buying guide we will learn useful and important things to know before and after buying them. Upon completion of reading you can see the curtains which we have available in our online store.

Beautiful curtains for every decorating style

Before you start looking for the perfect pair of curtains, it's best to have some window curtain ideas in mind. Curtains are a versatile tool that can be used with almost any decorating style. They can create a romantic atmosphere, as well as add a more intense touch to your space, depending on your personal taste. Our guide will help you get further inspired!! Learn more about decoration style.

The best curtains for every room

Choosing curtains for any space is no easy task. Luckily for you, we've broken down the best curtain styles and fabrics for every room, regardless of your personal decorating preferences. Get a helpful idea of which styles would work best in your living room, bedroom, kitchen, dining room, bathroom, and outdoor space. Keep reading to learn more about the curtain buying guide for every room!
How to visually make your space bigger, with the help of curtains;

The best types of fabrics for curtains

The curtain buying guide
With so many curtain fabrics to choose from, how can you be sure you're making the right choice for your room? Different fabrics are ideal for different rooms. For example, polyester curtains work well in bedrooms, but they're not suitable for kitchens because the material is flammable and absorbs odors. Linen, on the other hand, is a great choice for kitchen curtains. Learn more about fabrics at our guide to curtain fabrics.

What Color Curtains Go With…?;

If you want to freshen up the look of a room by changing the curtains, but you don't know how to match the window coverings with the walls, flooring and furniture, let your imagination run wild. Regarding the color, top designers ignore traditional colors and instead use bold colors from specific palettes.
Continue reading.

Use Classic Color Combinations
Use Pattern and Texture
Consult a Color Wheel
Use Contrast of Warm and Cold
Trust Your Feelings

Where will the curtain be hung? On a curtain rod or a rail?;

Hanging a curtain on a curtain rod

To hang curtains on a curtain rod, we have 2 options:
1) On the curtain rod

When we decide to order a curtain that will be hung on a curtain rod, we should take into account that its cost will be higher. In this case, ready-made curtains are excluded, which are mass-produced and in specific dimensions, mainly from China.

Why is curtain sewing with studs expensive and what alternatives are there?
The quality of the materials and the intricate and handmade work make the difference in their price. The alternative to a curtain rod is the tunnel, where we pass the curtain rod through the top of the curtain. An even more economical solution, which cuts the cost in half, are the suspenders.

The sura is always 1/2 and does not allow the curtain to be stretched over the curtain rod. In case you notice that the curtain rod is quite thick, contact a specialist to inform you about whether it is preferable to pass rings through the curtain rod.

2) On hooks (rings)

If we want our curtain to move easily on the curtain rod, we should choose rings.

Hanging a curtain on a railway

Hanging on a rail is a practical solution that is suitable for indoor spaces. We hang the curtain on a pleat tape, with a choice of 3 height levels. In a children's room where children are used to playing and pulling the curtains, repositioning them on the rail will be a daily task, as the hooks can easily come off. For a more impressive shirring and appearance, in addition to a simple 7 cm pleat tape, we have the option of choosing tape with a blind pleat, a double pleat, a triple pleat and a width of up to 17 cm. We choose this type of tape to sew them to fabrics, such as jacquard, taffeta, cotton. If our curtain is transparent, we use a transparent pleat, so that the pleat is not visible at the top.

What is the hem of a curtain and how do we calculate it?;
The pleats of a curtain are the curves it makes when gathered (puckered). Usually, to cover a one-meter window you need 2 meters of fabric. In case you have very thin curtains, such as voiles or gauze, in order for them to be rich you will need 2.5 – 3 meters.

Find out how it can the curtain is drawn in simple and easy ways. The process is the same for all films (single pleat, double pleat, double pleat)

Learn more about them ways to fasten curtains, as well as their advantages and disadvantages.

Sewing costs

Simple pleat – sewing costs 2€ per meter

Suspenders – sewing costs 8€ per meter

Trucks – sewing costs 15€ per meter

Pseudo-tricks – sewing costs €3 per meter

Tunnel – sewing costs 2€ per meter

What do we mean by double-width – single-width fabric and how to choose the right one?;

Double-wide fabrics are called those that are 280 centimeters wide and above. In most cases, the windows and curtains that we want to sew for them do not exceed this height, so these fabrics are suitable for us, with the exception of those whose pattern is horizontal in the current meter. Fabrics that have a horizontal pattern in the current meter are suitable for spaces with sufficient height (e.g. 3.5 meters), such as hotels, restaurants and villas.

How do we measure curtains?;

In curtains that have braces, braces, bindings, false braces we measure from the top of the curtain rod to the point we want. If you have rings We measure from the hooks to the desired point, which is usually 1-2 centimeters above the floor. Image B.
On the curtains with railway, we measure from the hooks to the point we want. Below are 3 options, from which you can choose the one that best suits the space. In case this curtain buying guide did not help you, learn more about how to measure the curtains.

Below are 3 curtains with different heights:

How to find the right curtain rods?;

Curtain rods are key to the beautiful look of your windows. When placed too high or too low, or when they are the wrong size for your window or patio door, they can ruin the final result. In general, curtains should be placed 10 to 20 centimeters above your window frame, giving your windows a beautiful and elegant look. To make sure you get the perfect curtain rod on your first try, check out our helpful curtain rod buying tips.
Window curtain rods guide.

Important curtain accessories

There is no doubt that curtains are considered an important part of the window covering it as a whole, but what are the accessories available to enhance the way they are used. We can make curtains from a huge variety of fabrics, such as polyester, cotton, lace and so on. As we all know curtains have a remarkable impact on the mood and style of any room in your home when combined with the right accessories.

The bindings is a practical and decorative accessory. They are used to hold the curtain to the side of the window. Tiebacks are a simple way to introduce fun and drama to an interior space. There are so many whimsical designs available today, from sparkling beads to traditional twisted cord. With every curtain purchase in Step 3 there is the option to purchase tiebacks in the same fabric.

Decorate your wall with clasp.These are now very popular with interior designers as they are much easier to use than traditional tiebacks. They are attached to the wall, on the side of the curtains, so you can't lose them.

Keep in mind that your curtain style and accessories should blend with your room's furniture, floors, walls, and overall decor.

Blackout curtains

Experts say that the darker a room is, the more restful sleep it will provide. This is why many people choose blackout curtains.
In the market we can find plain curtains, ready to order. If you want patterns on the curtains and you have difficulty finding them, we can sew them in duplicate, choosing a fabric (blackout) for the back side and one for the front. Learn how curtains can affect a healthy sleep.

Curtains for every season

For the winter

For better insulation from the winter cold, you can hang “heavy” curtains made of thick materials, such as fabric, velvet, and chenille. This way, you will block the cold air between your curtains and your windows.

For spring

For spring and summer, thin gauze, cotton and linen curtains are ideal, as they allow air and light to pass through. In case excessive light is disturbing your sleep in summer or spring, you can also use blackout curtains.

How to clean curtains?;

Cleaning your curtains is easy when you know how! Here are some tips for cleaning curtains at home – from steam cleaning to washing.

Learn more about how you can clean the curtain in simple and easy ways.

Which curtains are transparent?;

The laces

The veils

The gauzes

Which curtains do not fade in the sun's rays?;

Ready-made curtain Giraffe zebra yellow background dralon

€53.00
Waterproof side curtain dralon rainforest blue parrot

€32.00
Indelible waterproof cactus curtain

€34.00
Indelible and waterproof Teflon striped brown tile curtain

€34.00

The Dralon which is an acrylic fabric coated with Teflon and is a classic waterproof outdoor fabric. The light fastness is 6 out of 8, making dralon perfect for outdoor use, for pillows, tablecloths and more.
Why do some curtains fade in sunlight?;

Ready-made curtains

Advantages
Economical solution
Market speed

Disadvantages
They do not apply to all windows - balcony doors
They usually lag behind in quality
There is not much variety in designs and qualities

You can find a wide variety of ready-made curtains here.

Custom-made curtains

Advantages
Wide variety of qualities and colors
Extensions that adapt to windows – balcony doors
Rich and complete result

Disadvantages
High cost
Order waiting time 1-3 weeks

In what case do our windows not need curtains?;

We hear the same phrase all the time from decoration experts: “curtains give your space a sense of completeness”. You could perhaps compare a room without curtains to a puzzle with missing pieces. But is this always true? We would advise you, therefore, to familiarize yourself with the following cases, where Curtains are not only not necessary, but they are not needed at all.

What kind of pests can damage curtains?;

You’ve probably noticed that your favorite curtains aren’t looking their best. You’ve taken the time to keep them clean and followed every tip and trick there is to keep them in tip-top condition. And yet, somehow, there’s still a small hole or a spot where the curtain material has weakened. If the damage to your curtains is from a pest infestation, then whatever it is that’s eating away at your curtains isn’t going to stop without a fight. More…

How important is the correct sewing of a curtain and how does it affect its appearance on the window.

Mistakes we often make

We are not measuring correctly. height.
We use a lot softenerAs a result, when the curtain comes into contact with the sun's rays, it tears like paper.
We wash fabrics in high temperatures with wringing, resulting in them getting shorter.
We buy a fabric or a curtain online, without considering the color deviation from the actual color. Colors vary on every mobile or computer. We ask about the color if we want a specific shade.
We buy just by looking at the photo of the product or just the price. Due to the existence of many sewing options, the initial prices and photos are indicative and vary depending on the order. For this reason, we must read the descriptions carefully.

Quality certificate from Oeko-tex

One more reason to buy a curtain is the certification from OEKO-TEX for the quality of their fabrics. OEKO-TEX® enables consumers and companies to make responsible decisions that protect the planet for future generations. The testing and certification process on which the standards are based guarantees maximum consumer safety.

How to order curtains online in 3 simple steps?;

In first step, in length – height field enter your measurements, whether you have a curtain rod or a rail. You will notice the price automatically changes by calculating the curtain with 1/2 sura, that is, with curves. If you do not want a sura, you can change this option in the next step, as you will see below. A little further down you select Where will the curtain be hung?. This will help us understand what individual details your curtain needs to have. For example, if it is going to be hung on a curtain rod, we should sew it in such a way that the fabric protrudes at the top and the result is impressive. By clicking on next, in second step there is the option of hanging. If you do not want your curtain to have sura, select 1/1. In this case the value is reduced to half of the original. In third and last step, if you want binding from the same fabric, choose simple binding or with a curve. End, press the button add to cart.

How to order curtains from our fabrics?;

From the field Adjustment you choose curtain and enter your measurements. Attention: The measurements you enter do not include the pleats. So if you want your curtain to have curves, you will type twice as many measurements. For example, for a curtain rod with a length of 100 cm, you will enter 200 to 210 centimeters (usually, we add 10 cm extra for the grommets). Then, you choose from the hanging method whether you want a continuous pleat, straps or studs. This way you can adapt any fabric to the measurements of your window or balcony door.