| In almost every home or Makati condo, you | | | | closed position using a rod. If you want better |
| would find curtains hanging over windows. The | | | | control of the amount of light that enters your |
| purpose of these curtains goes beyond aesthetics. | | | | room, then it’s a good idea to use window |
| Aside from providing a design piece for your | | | | blinds. Aside from this, they are also very easy to |
| house or Makati condo, its main function is to act | | | | clean. Simplicity and efficiency are the effects that |
| as coverings for your windows. One reason why | | | | are easily achieved with blinds. They are the |
| you might want to cover your windows is for | | | | choices for your windows if you want your |
| privacy and another is to block out light or sound. | | | | covering to blend into the background instead of |
| These curtains are great opportunities to design | | | | standing out. |
| an area of your house because they often come | | | | - Shades. These are very similar to blinds except |
| in a variety of shapes, materials, sizes, colors, and | | | | that they are made of solid material which you |
| patterns. Whether you are designing you house or | | | | can raise up or down with the use of a string. |
| your Makati condo, it is good to learn all about the | | | | They come in a variety of designs, colors, and |
| different types of curtains you can choose from. | | | | materials. Some modern shades in the market |
| - Voiles. These are light weight woven fabric, | | | | include what they call ‘solar shades’ made |
| generally made from 100% cotton or cotton | | | | of polyethylene fabric which can reduce indoor |
| blends including linen or polyester. They are very | | | | temperature while still allowing light to filter in. |
| easy to clean and maintain. They could give a | | | | - Lace. If you want to add a classic, old-style look |
| room the effect of delicate elegance and class. | | | | to your rooms then using lace curtains is the |
| - Blinds. There are many different blinds in the | | | | answer. They could soften daylight and brighten |
| market. They are specific types of window | | | | dark windows at night. They are often used in |
| coverings made with slats of fabric, wood, or | | | | conjunction with heavier fabrics because they are |
| metal that can be adjusted from an open to a | | | | very lightweight and see-through. |