Decorate with curtains: how to dress up your home and save on heating in the process
Did you know that decorating with textiles can help keep the house warm? Today we're focusing on decorating with curtains! So, don't miss these tips for dressing up your home in a simple, lovely and very affordable way.
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Curtains and blinds are great additions to the house, as their functions and uses can go far beyond window decor. For example, putting up curtains at home helps separate spaces in the same room, block the light to sleep better if you're sensitive to outside light and reflections, and even regulate the temperature of your house. So how do you do it? We're here to show you.
How to achieve the perfect temperature
As we've discussed on various occasions, using textiles is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to decorate the house and maintain a comfortable temperature, especially in the winter.
During the colder months, curtains play a very important role: protecting the inside of the house against gusts of cold outside air. This is very useful, especially if your home is not well insulated. By protecting it, you're helping keep the heat inside the room, so you don't have to use a lot of energy to keep it warm — an improvement that both your pocket and the planet will thank you for.
Tips for choosing the best curtains
You're probably wondering, will any curtain do? What's the best type? Don't worry! If you have doubts on the choice of curtains, here are two tips to make it easier.
- Consider the type of windows you have fitted, as not all curtains fit the same size, as well as the type of locks they have. This latter aspect is important for knowing where to place curtain rods and rails.
- Consider how much light your windows let in and when during the day the light flows in. This way, you'll know if you need a thicker, more opaque style or a thinner, translucent one. However, thicker curtains are always the best choice for keeping the cold out.
Need more tips on how to choose the right curtains for your windows? Check out this short video with more tips.
Whatever you choose, we personally love to play around with a combination of different layers. This way, you'll always have the perfect curtain for every moment and season, and it is more affordable and practical than constantly swapping them out.
In the photo, the first layer features thin, semi-transparent curtains that are great for letting the light in, thus taking advantage of the sun's rays to provide illumination, but without losing privacy. And on top of these, we've hung a thicker style to block the light when we don't need it and, of course, to shield the room from the outside a bit better (from both cold and hot weather).
More sustainable curtains for a cosy atmosphere
Any curtain, whatever the style, will always add a cosy and personal touch to your home. However, if you're planning to buy new curtains or update the ones you already have at home, pay attention to this quick tip about material.
Cotton, for example, is one of the most common materials we use to make our curtains. And it's an excellent product. Did you know that since 2015, all our cotton has come from more sustainable sources? In fact, all our cotton is recycled or grown with less water and pesticides. So by opting for these kinds of curtains, you're not only protecting your home and your loved ones, but also the planet. Want to learn about our sustainable commitment? Click here.
If you're looking for another affordable option on how to decorate your home with curtains, keep it warm and help protect the environment, why not use recycled polyester curtains? This is how special products such as our GJERTRUD curtain were developed, which are crafted from 41 recycled half-litre PET bottles. What do you think?
In this way, we turn waste into quality objects that can be recycled once we're done using them. Are you inspired to reduce your environmental impact along with us?
What did you think? Get inspired and decorate your house with curtains. Check out our tips to always keep your home at the perfect temperature while keeping the bills from sky-rocketing.
We love it when customers use our products in a creative way. Why not try to do something new with them yourself? But do remember, any modifications or changes that you make to IKEA products will prevent them from being resold or used for their original use, thus invalidating IKEA product warranties and your right to return.
