Released on: March 3, 2008, 7:32 am

Press Release Author: Nancy

Industry: Consumer Services

Press Release Summary: Wrought Iron Decorative Curtain Rods add an elegant touch to
your windows. See our selection at the Curtain Rod Store!

Press Release Body: Choosing href=\"http://www.curtainrodstore.com/valences.asp\">curtains and valences can
seem like a difficult task, but with a little foresight, it doesn\'t have to be
daunting. The right set of curtains, valances and matching blinds become focal
points and tie together a room\'s decor. Even though it is hard to choose a curtain
by looking at a sample swatch of fabric or a small picture on an internet site, this
article will try to provide some guidance so that you make the right curtain
choices.

First and foremost, don\'t try to save money by using inferior products. Choose high
quality, durable curtains and valances that look great add give that pull-ed
together finishing touch to your room.

1. What style is your room?
2. What color scheme will tie the room together and accent the windows?
3. Will you wash your curtains frequently?
4. Does your room need lots of light?
5. Will you accent your curtains or valences with drapery hardware?

For a formal room, choose an elegant floor-length curtain lined with another fabric
to give the impression of extra body and fullness. Top it with a matching valence,
and you\'ve added style. Some decorators like the pooled effect of curtains which
flow out over the floor for added drama, but this style can date your room. In an
informal room choose a valence that covers only the top of the window frame for a
casual feeling.

The best choice when it comes to the color of your curtains is to stick to something
simple. Subtle classic patterns are also very good choices. Try to match the
curtains with other accents in the room, for example wall color (paint or
wallpaper), bedding, cushions, tablecloth or placemats. In our photos you will
notice that a solid color curtain and valance can nicely accentuate a busy room.

Who has time to wash curtains? They do get dusty though, and sun exposure fades
them, so fabric is still an important consideration for curtains. Natural fiber
fabrics cost more than synthetics, and they are more durable. Our simple drapery
style requires less fabric and can cut your costs. Pure natural fibers, such as our
cotton, are usually the best to choose when it comes to drapes. By choosing our
natural fiber, elegantly simple curtains and valences, your room will look like a
custom curtain designer pulled together the décor and cost you way more than you
really paid!

If your room is a kitchen, you may want a window treatment that lets in a lot of
light. A great choice is to use one of our valence styles with blinds hidden
underneath for occasional privacy.

For an elegant finishing touch to your curtains, try adding some drapery hardware.
This can include rods, finials, rings and brackets in either wood or metal. Finials
are placed on the end of rods. Other accents like tie-backs, ribbons, bows, hooks
and holdbacks can be used to add shape to draperies by holding it at the side of a
window. Hardware is not just for show, and it needs to be heavy enough to support
the weight of the curtains which can sometimes be very heavy.

curtains and valences can
really tie together a room, and will last for years. Always remember to choose
something that you will enjoy, and will stay in style for a long time.

Web Site: http://www.curtainrodstore.com

Contact Details: Phone: +1.4252740657
Fax: +1.4256960234
PMB 368, 14150 NE 20th St - F1
C/O curtainrodstore.com
Bellevue, WA 98007
US