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If You're Going To Spend On Curtains, Look For These Features

24 September 2017 by Lucas Cox

There are plenty of low-cost, budget-friendly drapes out there. They will work alright for a while, adding a touch of color to your space, but they just don't feel or look overly luxurious. If you're going to spend a bit more money and purchase high-quality curtains, then it's important to make sure you get the most bang for your buck -- and curtains that really fit with your lifestyle and design goals. Here are four features to look for in a good, high-end curtain:

Smooth Lining

The best curtains are more than just long pieces of fabric. They feature smoother material lining the inside of the curtain. This smoother material helps reflect sunlight back outside, repel pollen that blows in the window and keeps dust from sticking to the backside of the curtain. If you're looking at a set of curtains without a nice, smooth lining, then they are not really as luxurious and high-end as they claim to be.

Machine Washable

Many higher-end curtains are dry clean only. But if you're paying all that money for curtains, don't you at least want ones that are easy to clean? Curtain manufacturers have begun making more of their curtains machine washable, so you should have your selection of styles that will tolerate this at-home laundering. You might have to pay a bit more for them, but think of all the money you'll save on dry cleaning over the life of the drapes.

Insulation

Insulation is often thought of as something that's only important in the winter. But in the summer, a good set of curtains can stop the sunshine from warming up your place and forcing your air conditioner to work extra hard. A good set of high-end curtains should be advertised as being insulating. You'll be surprised how much money you save on energy once you have them in place.

Sturdy Grommets

Most curtains these days feature large grommets across the top, enabling you to hang them on thick rods. Take a close look at these grommets and make sure they are well sewn into the fabric. Nothing is worse than having one fall out or start sagging; it ruins the look of the whole curtain.

If you find a good set of curtains with the qualities above, then go ahead and buy them! High-end curtains can be a wonderful addition to your room as long as you ensure you're getting the best ones. Contact a company like Lorraine's Window Coverings for more information and assistance. 

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