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Curtain Call: 4 Unique Ideas for Installing Curtains in Small Homes

by Glen Shelton

There's plenty you can do to make your home seem more spacious and airy than it is; curtains may prove to be the answer you're looking for. Windows are essential for adequate ventilation in every room especially for smaller homes, so window treatments can make or break a room's aesthetic appeal. While curtains are obviously meant to set on windows, they aren't the only place you can use curtains in your home.

While you can creatively use curtains for just about anything in your home, here are some ingeniously novel ideas for setting up curtains in a smaller home.

Wardrobe Door and Room Separator Door Replacement

If you have limited space rooms, you know how overbearing a cupboard may seem. And yet, you can't live without your closest, can you? To give your room some ethereal space, you can replace your closet door with a decorative curtain. Match the curtains to your bedspread to create a homogenous and spacious effect for the entire room.

Room doors can make an already small room seem smaller, especially when they have to be closed and opened constantly. You can better utilise the walls near the doors for storing essential home accessories. Curtains can easily be opened and shut taking up no space in the home, making them a smart replacement for doors of small homes.

Room Delineator

Studio and one-bedroom apartment owners tend to use one room for multiple functions. This can prove to be quite distracting when family members need the room for different reasons. Installing curtains as a delineator is a superb idea for small apartments that use a single room for two different functions. For example, curtains can act as a temporary wall between a bedroom and main living room for added privacy. One family member may choose to entertain guests, while the other can catch up on some much needed sleep.

Decorative Value For Storage Shelves

Homeowners generally prefer open storage since their homes are already brimming with a lack of space. But storing items like shoes and clothes is quite unsightly. Curtains embellished with decorative patterns can create a visually appealing façade, while performing the function of concealing your unattractive storage items.

Wall Coverings

If you've always thought that walls were only meant for paintings, think again. Add a hue to your wall with soothing curtains to create an emblazoned effect without much effort. Wall covering curtains can be shades brighter than your wall colour to bring decorative value to the room, without taking up any space.

Curtains can be used in multiple ways for the home. Use these creative ideas to bring space into your small home. For more tips and ideas, visit local suppliers such as Aussie Curtain Call.

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