Functions Of Curtains
Written by Sarah K Howarth   
Friday, 23 October 2009 09:18
Privacy remains the utmost reason for people to put curtains in their homes, as they really help in blocking the outside world in to viewing the private settings. Although it can also bring in more warmth and beautify a room, people put curtains to avoid having strangers peep in to their personal area. At some places, curtains are also used to make two rooms out of one, by putting up a curtain in between. Let us see the different purposes of curtains in context to privacy.
by SarahKHowarth


Privacy remains the utmost reason for people to put curtains in their homes, as they really help in blocking the outside world in to viewing the private settings. Although it can also bring in more warmth and beautify a room, people put curtains to avoid having strangers peep in to their personal area. At some places, curtains are also used to make two rooms out of one, by putting up a curtain in between. Let us see the different purposes of curtains in context to privacy.

Window Privacy

It is a fact that windows look incomplete without adorning a curtain over it; not just outside windows but also the inside windows. People, outside the house, can look in through the windows, if they are not covered by curtains. Nobody wants the outside world to peep in to their private settings and see which condition they are in. Most of the time people do not even wear full clothes at home and would be very uncomfortable if some stranger sees them in that condition. Hence, people should make it a point not to leave their external windows uncovered, and they can always remove them or open them when they want to.

In the guest room, you can use curtains made of lighter fabric. They will not block the view but will give a blurred vision to the onlookers outside. A combination of lighter curtains along with darker ones can be used in guest rooms. You can remove the darker ones during the day while keeping the lighter ones still draped over the windows.

Privacy For Shower

Another mode of curtains used for privacy is the shower curtains, which tend to create a private moment for people taking a shower. Most of the times, bathrooms have a shower as well as a toilet for urine purposes. Shower curtains tend to be quite useful where people can pull over the curtain and take a bath while the other person could just use it for defecation.

Bedroom Privacy

Curtains should also be used on the windows of a bedroom, even if it is located in the interior side of the house. Bedroom curtains can also be placed over the bed if it is the old style four-post bed. That will give an even greater privacy to the couples. Bedroom curtains should ideally be of darker colours and denser materials. A thick curtain will cut out the voices, and will act as a sound barrier. Similarly, darker colours will block the sunlight, and will add to the ambience of the bedroom.

Backyard Privacy

These days many people are adding curtains and stands in their backyard to avoid having strangers peep in to their backyard. Usually, the neighbours are quite curious, and look in to the backyard of others while people are trying to enjoy a nice barbecue with family and friends. It becomes quite a nuisance; curtains can block out their view. Usually large curtains are used for this purpose and are positioned at dedicated locations, mostly the favourite spots of the house.

About the Author:

Sarah K Howarth is a interior designer. You can view wide range to buy curtains and avail 50% off on the sale of designer curtains at his recommended website at http://www.homeinteriors4u.com.
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