One of the newest, neatest, most stylish trends for drapes is the tab-top curtain. Changing out dusty drapes with crisp linens is great makeover for any room. And if window coverings are new to your home, you ll find that the advantages to adding them go far beyond interior decoration.
Energy efficiency is a huge issue in today s resource-ravenous times.
Even if low resources don t scare you, keeping the cost of energy down is every household s nightmare. Adding curtains is a practical way to help your home stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. If you want your curtains to accomplish these goals of style and efficiency, use a heavy, dense fabric or purchase light-blocking fabric from your local yardage store. But before you rush off to the fabric store, measure the height and width of your windows. You ll need these measurements to calculate how much fabric to buy.