Linen Drapes
Whether you want to make over your room or freshen up the look to be more appropriate for the season, you can get the look you want with linen drapes. Linen drapes come in a variety of shades and textures which means that the sky is the limit with this style of window treatment.
Linen drapes are not only stylish but also can be functional as well. Some have a heavy cotton liner underneath to act as a shade, known as a blackout drape. You see these types of drapes in boutique hotels but they are available to the individual consumer nowadays. Heavier weight linens are an option if you want to block outside noise as well. There are even moisture resistant varieties that will help to extend the life of the drapes. Blackout linen drapes are perfect for those among us that must work night shift work - you can achieve pitch black darkness in your bedroom no matter how sunny it is outside with these types of drapes.
Many linen drapes are made with hidden stitching and pre-made drapery loops to make installation very simple and easy. Some are even machine washable, saving you time and money in maintaining fresh drapes. When purchasing your linen drapes, keep in mind whether they are machine washable or not; if they must be dry-cleaned, that might be a deterrent to some people who prefer the convenience of popping things in the washer instead of dragging them to the dry cleaners.
Updating a set of linen drapes is just as simple. You can freshen up the look of one set of drapes by changing the rod as they hang on in a variety of styles as well, in addition to curtain ties and valences that can dress up a room or make it as casual as you would like. The patterns available today are not staid in the least; from bold, solid colors to playful prints. The combinations are endless when used with the available accessories. Linen is a more durable fabric so you can use the same set of linen drapes year in and year out with updates to the ties, rods and other accessories.
So whether you want to create a refuge from urban life or have a more contemporary look, linen drapes can give you affordable flexibility in a window treatment that can last for many years - making them the perfect investment.