Balloon curtain
As it is true for all window treatments, they can enhance the look of a room and give it a certain character and taste reflective of the owner's personality and for those of you who would like a bit of flamboyance and style, there are balloon curtains to add romance, elegance and free-flowing grace to your living room or personal space in the bedroom. Balloon curtains look great in large dining rooms or a family room as well as they attract a lot of attention and add vibrancy and drama to any window, whether used alone or layered over panels.
Fabrics used in balloon curtains
Since the nature of balloon curtains is to be fluffy poufs of fabric, designed to give an ornamental or whimsical look to the windows, they are best in smooth textured fabrics that can drape and fall well when pinched up in the circular designs they are intended to be. Balloon curtains have rod-pocket tops and are usually meant for single windows with an average width of 36 to 54inches, but can be adjusted for larger ones as well, with a little careful planning. One needs to buy fabric that is approximately twice the width of window the curtain is going to be hung from, to ensure proper fullness and silk draperies or faux silk as a cheaper substitute are popular fabrics apart from crepes, synthetics and net-lace.
Special window treatments with balloon curtains
Balloon curtains can further be enhanced with the addition of valances, which will add to their charm and appeal. For wider windows, two or more valances can be added and so can an insert valance or sheer panel behind; this will bring out the originality of the balloon curtain. The width of such a valance should be double that of the rod on which the balloon curtain is hung. Since the balloon curtain is a single panel curtain, which can be adjusted by gathering vertical rows of rings to create a scalloped bottom row, it is indeed very special in the category of window treatments. They can frame a great view or hide up a blank wall. Floor length balloon curtains can prove to be high on care and maintenance and therefore most homeowners prefer them for smaller windows as they make these appear larger and more fanciful. Balloon curtains can be an investment in style with just a few extra inches of fabric and intelligent designing can bring to your home.
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