Important things to consider when you're buying curtains

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IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN YOU'RE BUYING
CURTAINS
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• As any decorator will tell you, curtains make a
  room but only when chosen correctly. When it
  comes to window treatments, it's a matter of
  color and fabric, length and lining, and
  custom-made versus off-the-shelf. With so many
  decisions, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, so we
  asked a few pros for advice on narrowing down the
  options and selecting the right curtains for your
  home.

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COLOR AND FABRIC

• Fabric is an essential part of choosing curtains,
  since the material will dictate how well your
  curtains function and hold up over time.
• Also, remember sunlight will fade fabrics over
  time. If the room in question gets a lot of
  light, it's smart to avoid bright colors, since
  they tend to fade faster.
• When it comes to material, linen, silk, faux silk
  and velvet are the best choices to use for window
  treatments since they tend to hang the best

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• Some fabrics can help keep out the cold. Many
  hotels use suede, velvet, tapestry or tweed since
  their weight helps block light and keep heat in.
  Still, nearly any fabric can be interlined with
  bump, a thick, insulating felt material. And
  interlining a piece of fabric slipped between
  the lining and the face fabric can also help
  prolong the life of the curtains.

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LENGTH AND LINING

• Before you take out the tape measure, decide how
  high above the window you'd like the curtains to
  begin. Hanging panels higher than the window will
  give a sense of height to the room.  Designers
  often hang curtains about six inches above the
  window frame, but for a dramatic look, some go
  higher.
• Measure from the top of the window (plus the
  added inches of height where the curtains will
  hang from) to the floor. For a more traditional
  look, with the curtain slightly puddled on the
  floor, you'll want to add another two or three
  inches to your length. For a modern, crisp look,
  have the panel fall flush with the floor.

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• When measuring the width of your window, be sure
  to add four to eight inches on both sides and
  double the total number to ensure curtain
  fullness. Then you won't block a lot of window
  glass when the curtains are open, and they won't
  get in the way.
• If you plan to use the curtains to shut out the
  sun, those extra inches around the perimeter of
  your window frame will also help block out any
  creeping light.

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OFF-THE-SHELF AND CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS

• Custom window treatments offer many benefits You
  can customize the dimensions to your window size
  and create a tailored look, like a
  perfectly-fitted suit. Custom panels come in
  endless design options, from material to header
  style. With these options, though, comes a
  considerable price difference from off-the-shelf
  curtain panels.
• If custom curtains just aren't in your budget,
  Cunningham suggests spending a little more money
  on high-quality retail window treatments. She and
  her partner, Anne Maxwell Foster,
  like Restoration Hardware's Belgian Heavyweight
  Textured Linen Curtains.

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WASHER MACHINE FRIENDLY VS. DRY CLEAN ONLY

• Determine whether you're going to buy dry-clean
  only or washer machine friendly curtains it
  will save you time and money in the long run.
  Keep in mind that you can ruin high-quality
  curtains by trying to wash them yourself,
  according to Consumer Reports.

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