When redecorating a room, there is always a world of decisions to be made about colors, textures and patterns when you begin to consider the fabric elements. One easy way to narrow down your search is to decide to use silk curtains in your room.
Silk curtains look expensive, but they really are very affordable. Most of us tend to associate silk with richness, and at one time that was certainly the case. These days, however, it is relatively easy to get varying grades of silk that can be used for household purposes that are not much difference in cost from other fabrics.
Regardless of the grade of the silk, chances are that set of silk curtains you are considering have a higher thread count than some of the other finished drapery arrangements you have looked at recently. The high thread count helps the silk curtain to hold their shape for many years, which makes them a better buy if you are looking for something that can be used for a number of years.
Silk curtains come in a wide variety of styles, colors, prints, and patterns. When it comes to finding a set that will pick up the color scheme of your room, or will provide some visual interest with a print or pattern, silk curtains can certainly fill the bill. The slight sheen of the silk will also help to catch even the smallest amount of sunlight and help reflect it into the room.
Depending on the quality and the style, silk curtains can be hand washed or sent to the dry cleaners. Silk was used centuries before there was anything like dry cleaning, so obviously some silks can be hand washed. If you are in doubt as to which cleaning method is best for your silk curtains, check the seams. If they have been serged, then you may try a hand wash. If not, then dry cleaning would be the best option.
Silk curtains can add a touch of class to just about any room. Make them your choice for your window treatment and you will not be sorry.