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  1. Our Guide on Washing Blackout Curtains at Home - What to Know

    Our Guide on Washing Blackout Curtains at Home - What to Know
    Blackout curtains are an innovative invention that is widely used for various industries - from its military roots back in the second world war to being the perennial favourite window treatment for the hospitality industry. Now, it spread its popularity to homeowners who are looking for fabrics that can create a pitch-black environment to promote quality sleep. Blackout curtains can...
  2. Design Basics: 4 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Home Curtains

    Design Basics: 4 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Home Curtains
    Curtains are those furnishings that you don’t immediately think of when designing a space. However, your choice in curtains can pull a room’s look together or throw it off-balance. A well-chosen set can serve a functional purpose while adding to the personality of your room. Before going curtain shopping, read our guide to ensure you select the best drapes for...
  3. How to Choose the Right Curtain Tracks & Poles - Our Guide

    How to Choose the Right Curtain Tracks & Poles - Our Guide
    Curtains can add so much beauty to a home, offering timeless versatility and style. Curtains are widely available with endless selection in fabric textures, colours, designs, and patterns. With many ways to hang curtains, including curtain tracks and poles, there is always something to suit everyone’s styles and preferences. When it comes to choosing the right curtain tracks or poles...
  4. How to Choose Medical Curtains for Hospital Use - What to Know

    How to Choose Medical Curtains for Hospital Use - What to Know
    Hospitals are a host to a myriad of viruses and bacterias. Patients suffering from various diseases visit the hospital every day in hopes of making a full recovery. The curtains dividing each cubicle at the emergency room and wards are not there for aesthetics only—they should function to separate and protect each patient and to prevent cross-contamination.  Fabrics used in...
  5. Do’s & Don’ts of Selecting & Installing Curtains - Our Guide

    Do’s & Don’ts of Selecting & Installing Curtains - Our Guide
    Curtains are a multipurpose fixture in homes and institutions. They can be decorative, functional, or both. Some curtains are sheer and embroidered for visual effect, while others are heavy and used for insulation or sound control. Still, items made of other materials (like roman shades and blinds) take the function of curtains.  Despite the relatively straightforward nature of curtains, installing...
  6. Practical Tips for Buying Blackout Curtains - What to Know

    Practical Tips for Buying Blackout Curtains - What to Know
    Whether you are looking for blackout curtains to block out light on your bedroom or your media room, the ultimate goal is to choose something both visually appealing and functional. Blackout curtains are great for shielding a room from outside light, ensuring that your circadian cycle is undisturbed. Science suggests that your body rests better in dimmer light. Sleeping in...
  7. Our Guide to Bay Window Curtain Poles - What You Need to Know

    Our Guide to Bay Window Curtain Poles - What You Need to Know
    Bay windows are popular among homeowners everywhere. This isn’t surprising, given their stunning features that bring loads of natural light and an overall hint of style and glamour into your home. These windows add variety to the layout and shape of a house, giving you more space and brilliant panoramic views. They are available in a variety of shapes and...
  8. 4 Factors to Consider While Choosing the Fabric for Your Blinds - What to Know

    4 Factors to Consider While Choosing the Fabric for Your Blinds - What to Know
    Window coverings are an excellent way to perk up the overall look and appearance of your home. Although curtains do have their merits, window blinds are a wonderful and practical solution for the majority of homeowners. Whether roller, roman, panel glide, or vertical blinds, window shades have a way of augmenting your windows’ overall functionality and enhancing the aesthetics of...
  9. What to Consider Before Buying Curtain Fabrics - Our Guide

    What to Consider Before Buying Curtain Fabrics - Our Guide
    Curtains are a crucial part of a room—they define the style and decor of a home. They create more than just beauty to your windows and also play a vital role in setting the tone of the overall appearance of your home decorations. Curtains that are too light may leave the room looking unfinished, too dark and too heavy may...
  10. 4 Ways to Transform Your Bedroom Using Blinds - Our Guide

    4 Ways to Transform Your Bedroom Using Blinds - Our Guide
    Everybody dreams of having a bedroom that looks like it was ripped from the glossy pages of a home decor magazine. After all, it’s a reliable place that offers comfort, especially after a tiring day. With so many hectic activities happening in your daily routine, your bedroom needs to be a space where you can rest, detox, and spend some...

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