You probably feel that cafe curtains are a great item that can sparkle up your window and your room. They really are giving something special to the room, an atmosphere that is refreshing and different then so many others. Besides that, it is easy to install cafe curtains and they are ideal for most of rooms - just set then up according to your room decorating style.
We will present you with several options on how to set not only your cafe curtains, but how to set up curtain rods with them.
Cafe Curtains - Country Home
If you want to have a country home setup, then you have lots of possibilities to choose from. Easiest is to find a tree branch that would be perfect for your window and would match your cafe curtains. Besides the wood as a classic, you can also pick an iron rod or some old, rejected part that can fit as a curtain rod. When it comes to fabric, you can find pieces of quilt or some old parts of different fabric to create a total country style look for your window and cafe curtains. All you need to do is to sew them in one fitting piece for your window and sew a rod pocket so you can combine it with your wood branch.
There is one more advice for you we should mention, and its about the window frame. You can buy some would to make two frames and fit them inside the window where yours cafe curtain should go. Use the stapler, or hot glue if you have some, and set up your fabric on the window frame, lower and upper side both, to make beautiful country style curtains.
Cafe Curtains - Traditional Home
If a traditional home look is what you want, the brass rods with finial will be great for you. Or you can use spring loaded rods for that matter, depends on your personal taste. Brass rod is usually hanged by small brackets, which someone find cute, but you must know that they will be visible on your window frame. So if you don't like that, skip it. Choose spring loaded rods because they will fit on your window frame without being visible. The pocket on your cafe curtain will make sure of that.
Cafe Curtains - Modern Home
You probably know this one. To get a modern home atmosphere, the best thing when it comes to curtain rods is to choose stainless steel rod. This is the best you can get for a modern cafe curtain style. Some other rods would also come in handy, like your old plastic shower curtain or even an old umbrella. That's more funky, but lots of people find it cute and see it way better then stainless steel. You can find whatever you like to make an interesting cafe curtain. Remember, there are no limits. Only you know what it feels right and looks good on your windows.
Cafe Curtains - Eclectic Home
When it comes to eclectic home, you can really go wild there. If you aim to have eclectic cafe curtains, you choices are numerous. The more unusual items, the better. Old cane, sword, pieces of mechanic tools, pipes and whatever that can fit your window. Then you need to find a way how to attach cafe curtain to your new rod, and you will be on your way. Try to combine an old style look, with something traditional and you will really hit the spot when it comes to eclectic cafe curtains and interesting curtain rods. The choice is up to you.
Changing curtains in your home brings great change in the style and looks of each room. There is a huge difference when there are no curtains on windows and when the windows are completely covered. And if you take into account that there are many types of curtains with different colors and design, you realize it's a huge playground for home improvement.
Cafe curtains can be a great choice in the room where you need privacy and light. Cafe style curtains can cover upper and lower part of the window, thus allowing you to see through the window while preventing anyone from the outside to see what is happening inside. Besides that, you are getting the sunlight in your rooms so the combination that cafe curtains make is perfect. You can use them wherever you like - kitchen, bathroom, shop ares or even a garage is a good place for a cafe curtain.
When you are looking to bring certain atmosphere to the room, color and style of the curtains are very important. They should match the mood you already have in the room, that's a first big rule. For example, frilly curtains can look great in kitchen but to use them in a shop is not such a good idea. You also need to take note about colors - red will brighten the room while blue will slow it down a bit. White cafe curtains will make a dull window, but a bit of green or red will change the situation. You could use white in bathroom if you love white color, but stay away from white cafe curtains in garage. That simply won't do any good because of the dirt in the garage.
One more great thing about cafe curtains, besides that they don't cover the entire window, is that they are installed easily. They can be suspended by rings or can shirr on the rod. They can even be a tab-top cafe curtains with a bit of fabric that will loop over the rod. Usually, they are mounted inside the window frame on spring rods, while the standard curtain rod will be installed if the cafe curtains are outside the frame.
If you want to change the way your cafe curtains look, you can apply anything you come up with. You can change the color of the rod, or use spray to make some markings. Use differnt fabrics for one cafe curtain and create something you will enjoy in. Usually, they are made of lightweight fabric, but nothing stops you from making a cafe curtain from blue denim.
And one last thing, cafe curtains usually don't have top tier, but you can find some with upper valence that is less than 6" deep. We want tyou to know this is also an option for you and there isn't anything you can't try actually. Do whatever suits you so you can have a refreshing atmosphere in your home, with enough light and enough privacy. That's what cafe curtains are for, at the end of the day.
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