Do the stripes on curtains have to go vertical?
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Well if you're sewing anyways, why not accent the ends with a solid color that combines well?
Curtain stripes should be vertical to give the illusion of a "tall room". Otherwise, it will look "stumpy" and "oppressive", which is what mini-blinds do to offices.
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Not necessarily, but it definately makes the ceilings look taller because it draws your eye up.
you could make them horizontal with a band on the side that goes vertical or vice versa
While it doesn't matter which way you go. Stripes tend to be vertical so they flow with the window and guide the eye in the right direction. Horizontal my couse the room to look mis-shapend or wider then it is. Try it first before you make the curtains, and see how it works.
well i prefere vertical but if you would like horizontal then you go for it!!
Consider the style, size, and shape of the window, and what you want the curtains for. Think about the room, its proportions and what it’s used for, the upholstery, and accessories. Curtains can be hung from rods in a number of ways.
Although most are functional rather than stylish, some decorative types are available. The right choice will not only enhance the window but also turn an ordinary room into a really special place.
Here are ten household helpful hints for choosing curtains:
1. Match curtain fabric with upholstery to unify space that seems untidy.
2. Use carpet to mark off space. A rug is ideal for establishing a social zone within a room.
3. Fabrics with classic patterns give a period feeling to the ambience of a room.
4. Remember that the bed linen, tablecloths, and towels also contribute to decoration.
5. Sheer curtain and gauze enable us to filter light.
6. Venetian blinds allow control over the amount of light entering a room.
7. Do not limit curtains and blinds to just windows. They can be used in an excessively long passage or hallway. Blinds make good screens.
8. In rooms with a lot of pictures, different colored walls, or furniture, it is suitable to use neutral tones for the curtains and upholstery.
9. Take advance of fabrics by using them to renovate your furniture.
10. Use rugs and tapestries as hanging on a wall. Their color and texture are unbeatable and they improve acoustics.
It depends. If you would put a curtain which is from top to bottom (full length) of the window, the stripes can be vertical even if the room is big. But if you have a small room i would suggest the stripes of the fabric be horizontal.