The Real Difference Between Curtains And Drapes

Many homeowners are not sure about the differences between a Curtains And Drapes. Many still believe that there is absolutely no difference between them. However, there is indeed an important difference, which is often overlooked. The Curtains are suspended from the rod with the help of simple tabs and rings. The curtains can then be manually opened or closed, by pushing the curtain to its side or pulled back to its middle by hand. In the case of Drapes, there is a cord attached to the Draper rod that hangs to the left or right side of the Drape. This cord can then be used to open or close the Curtains mechanically.

The Look And Feel Of Curtains And Drapes

There are a wide variety of fabrics that can be used for both Curtains And Drapes. The fabrics come in a range of silk dupioni, velvet or faux dupioni. There are other non-formal fabric types such as linen and cotton. There is no limit to the combination of colours that a window can be dressed with. Compared to Curtains, Draperies does have a few extra options that would enhance the window dressing. French pleats, Inverted pleats, Grommet are some of the popular window dressing options, preferred by many customers. Drapes are also popular for their ‘rod pocket’ style, which has a provision for the traverse rod to be inserted within them.

Different Varieties Of Curtains And Drapes Panel

The two piece sheer window Panel consists of two panels measuring 118” by 84”. The fabric is white in colour and is made of 100% polyester. This type is suitable for both Curtains and Drapery. They come in different solid colors such as white or pink and are machine washable. The ‘Maytex Micro Fiber’ panel consists of a microfiber window panel. It has a simple design and is preferred by many home owners for its easy to install and wash feature. The fabric can be washed with cold water without any bleaching. ‘Organza Sheers’ panel comes with a rich texture and artistic appearance, and the fabrics of the Curtains And Drapes are blended with silk and rich gold colour, that enhances the inner décor of any home.