Almost every room in the home and even in offices needs either curtains or a blinds. Besides being decorative, they also provide much-needed warmth and privacy. Both curtains and blinds come in a mind-boggling array of fabrics, colours and styles. You can buy them over the internet from online retailers, in a big departmental store or from a specialised curtain and blind maker.

Curtains and blinds can be bought ready-made or made-to-measure. Many blinds come in ready-made kits which can be cut to size to fit your window. Blinds are the most practical treatment for windows throughout the home and ideal for kitchens, bathrooms and conservatories. Curtains of every style are widely-used everywhere in the home. They are particularly appropriate for living and dining rooms as well as bedrooms to provide warmth and a cosy atmosphere.

Main Types of Curtains
Here is a selection of the main categories of curtains -- both ready-made and made-to-measure -- available to buy online or in shops:
Lined Curtains -- ideal for insulation and warmth
Unlined Curtains -- ideal to allow light into rooms
Tab Top Curtains -- ideal for a modern look
Caf Curtains -- ideal for use in kitchens and bathrooms
Blackout Curtains -- ideal for use in children's bedrooms to keep the sunlight out

Main Types of Blinds
The following covers the main categories of blinds -- both ready-made and made-to-measure -- available to buy online or in shops:
Roller Blinds
Roman Blinds
Venetian Blinds
Vertical Blinds
Woodweave Blinds
Cascade Blinds
Velux Blinds

How to Choose the Right Curtains and Blinds
The most important aspect of choosing your curtains and blinds is to measure up correctly. If the measurements are inaccurate, the curtains or blinds will not look good, regardless of how well made they are. Measuring up curtains and blinds accurately is a skill. Some specialised companies will measure and hand your curtains and blinds for you as part of their personalised service. This often comes at an extra cost. If you are doing your own measuring, make sure you obtain advice before starting. Many online retailers of curtains and blinds will offer guidance and advice on their websites about the correct way to measure up. You will have to consider things such as measurements for both inside and outside window or door recesses, curtain drops, weight of fabric and length of curtain pole.

When measuring up for blinds, do take note of items like handles that could interfere with the smooth operation or control of your blind.

Some online retailers will have fabric estimators within their websites to help you estimate the amount of fabric you will require by entering various measurements into the calculator. Some also provide a colour finder tool to help you decide on the best colour for your curtains and blinds.

Once you have decided on the type of curtains or blinds and have obtained the correct measurements, it is then essential to consider the following:-
types of fabric -- velvet, cotton, linen?
types of design -- patterned or plain?
Curtain headings, bindings, piping
Curtain accessories -- poles, tracks, tiebacks, tassels, eyelets
Length of curtain -- full-length curtains which fall to the floor or a shorter curtain which follows the length of the window?

Blinds come in a variety of materials -- wooden, metal or fabric. When buying made-to-measure roman blinds, you can choose from a wide range of edgings such as plain, pointed or scalloped edges.

Some Considerations Before Buying Curtains and Blinds
Decide if you would like to buy ready-made or made-to-measure? Remember, not all windows will suit ready-made curtains and blinds. Some windows which are an unusual shape or size will require specially ordered made-to-measure curtains and blinds.

Which room is the curtain or blind designed for? Is it meant for the bathroom or the conservatory?

Think about how the curtains or blinds will be used? Is its purpose mainly decorative or do you need it for privacy in the bedrooms or bathrooms?

Think about the shape of the window -- are the curtains for an arched, dormer or bay window? Make sure the design of the curtain matches the design of the window.

Think about the issues of light and space. If you want a bright, airy room, use a lighter fabric or voile curtains. If you want warmth or darkness, a heavier curtain or blackout blinds will be more appropriate. If you want the room to look bigger, use plain patterns and pastel colours.

Remember to match the colour and texture of your curtains and blinds with the other dominant colours and textures in the room such as the colours of the walls, furniture and other soft furnishings such as cushions and rugs.

Think about these safety issues -- do not have curtains hanging too close to an open fire either in the kitchen or living room. Do not allow curtains or blinds to become too wet in bathrooms.

Safe and Secure Purchasing of Curtains and Blinds

Make sure you read and understand the vendor's terms and conditions, particularly issues concerning returns and refunds as well as delivery costs.
Most made-to-measure blinds and curtains cannot be returned or refunded so it is vital to get your measurements absolutely spot-on!
When buying second-hand curtains or blinds, it is a good idea to chat with the seller to check that they are in an acceptable condition. Remember that second-hand traders can be fined or prosecuted if they sell unsafe or incorrectly labelled goods. However, private sellers are less easy to prosecute.
When shopping online, buy only from a reputable retailer. Any customer complaint against a trader will be registered with the Better Business Bureau.
Online purchases are covered by the Distance Selling Directive which allows you to return any goods you are dissatisfied with within a specified period.
When buying online, it is wise to check that the website is secure.
Pay using your credit card to give you more protection should anything go wrong.
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