Knowing which is which might help you shop for window coverings more easily.
When it comes to window coverings, the language may be a little befuddling, beginning with the word "window treatment." Is it a protective coating for windows or a treatment method for wood? Is it referring to the methods for repairing cracked or aging windows? (You get the idea.)
The word "window coverings" refers to a large group of items meant to block, diminish, or better regulate light entering through windows while also giving varied amounts of privacy. They may also be used as part of the décor and interior design of a home. Curtains and drapes, for example, provide all of the above functions.
While we're on the subject of terminology, it's worth noting that, although being used interchangeably, curtains and drapes are not the same thing. Here's everything you need to know about the distinction between curtains and drapes, as well as why it matters.
The Differences Between Curtains and Drapes
One of the reasons for the ambiguity is that curtains and drapes have some
characteristics, including:
- They are both fabric panels.
- Used to conceal windows.
- Usually offered in pairs
- Suspend from a pole outside a window frame.
The distinctions between curtains and draperies
Despite their similarities, curtains and drapes differ in several ways, including:
Curtains
Any length is possible (including reaching all the way to the floor)
Made of more casual fabrics such as linen, wool, poplin, and cotton. Sheer curtains are frequently constructed from lace, muslin, or voile.
They are available in a variety of sizes, styles, colors, patterns, and materials, making them easy to purchase "off the shelf" (without having them custom-made)
Light-colored sheer (or thinner) curtains are ideal for letting in natural light.
Drapes
Suspend from the top (or above) a window all the way to the ground (in some cases, with extra fabric piling on the floor)
Fabrics that are stiffer, thicker, and more expensive, such as silk, velvet, rayon, sateen, satin, and brocade (which make them feel more formal and luxurious)
Include a lining (available in varying levels of thickness)
Curtains are more typically custom-made than curtains.
Thick, lined curtains are ideal for shutting out natural light while also insulating and dampening noise in a space.
Why does it matter?
It didn't matter as much whether we paid attention to the label on the box when most (or at least a bigger proportion of) buying was done in person—where you could touch different textiles and hold them up to the light, and/or ask a real, live human question in real-time. However, because so much buying is now done online, product descriptions and labeling identifying whether window coverings are curtains or drapes are more crucial than ever.
Finally, knowing the difference between curtains and drapes helps you to make better educated decisions about the aesthetic and energy consumption of your home. Heavy curtains, for example, can assist cut energy expenses by concealing drafty older windows. Similarly, choosing curtains or drapes depending on the quantity of natural light they let into a room can help you reduce the number of hours you need to rely on artificial light each day.
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SOURCE: lifehacker
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