I’m an interior expert and three curtain mistakes are ruining your home – and yes, size matters
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WHEN it comes to curtains in the house, people often overlook style for practicality. You may also end up sacrificing the perfect set for something cheaper depending on your budget. But interior design expert Karen Rhodes, of Pole Design, has revealed that you must not ignore the importance of curtains in a room.
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She said: "We've all been in rooms where the curtains simply don’t work. It could be the colour or the fabric, or maybe the style just doesn’t gel with the overall aesthetic. "The thing is, when that happens, it completely ruins the look of the space. Because curtains matter.
"Windows provide a focal point, and your curtains either frame it or cover it. So, when you get your curtains wrong, it impacts the rest of the room.". She adds: "As well as the visual impact, they can influence both temperature and light levels. "So, although your choice of window dressing can seem like a minor matter when compared to your décor or furniture, the reality is that your curtains can be the element that makes or breaks a room’s aesthetic.
"So, it’s worth investing the time and effort to get them right.". It's not just the curtains themselves that matter either. How you hang them, the poles or rails you choose, hidden tracks, or blinds all add to the aesthetic minefield. Here, Karen reveals the three biggest mistakes you need to avoid.
