Silk Window Treatments

When it comes to window treatments for your living room or den, nothing says elegant, nothing hangs better or drapes more readily than silk fabrics.

They have a sheen to them that is unsurpassed in any other fabric, are easily cleaned and can be made to repel stains, household dust and dirt and to stay lovely for years to come with the right care.

Thinner pale pink silk is nearly transparent

Silk fabrics have the advantage of being warm in winter time as well as cool in summer. They permit the air to flow through, lifting them lightly away from the windows, and look nearly ethereal in their delicate fabrics, but can be hardy, and come in a wide array of styles and colors that will complement nearly any decorating scheme.

In addition to all of this, silk is synonymous with elegant style.

The silken fabrics used to produce drapes or curtains have a natural sheen that is good for any occasion, and will set off the room to perfection.

Silk is perhaps the only truly natural thread, as it comes from the cocoon already in the form of a thread, and is perhaps the only natural fiber, which has strength beyond imagination.

The advantages of silken fabrics are that they are ideal for any weather, absorbing heat and retaining it to keep your rooms warmer in the winter time.

It is eclectic in nature and very versatile, being produced in both heavier and lighter materials, can be washed using a good shampoo, and does not shrink.

It is a very versatile fabric and is eclectic. It goes well with anything and can be worn to work or can be used as evening wear with minimum effort. It can easily be dyed and dried, and can be washed effectively even at home. A good shampoo (no alkaline ones) will remove oil stains. Best of all, silk fabrics will never shrink and once pressed, they look as good as or better than new.

Mulberry silk, woven more thickly, with a pattern present , woven into the fabric

Silk has some interesting properties, some of those being that the silk worms that feeds on mulberry leaves are supposed to produce the best silk.

There are silk worms that feed on oak leaves and these produce a silk called Tussah silk. This is often referred to as raw silk.

Curtains made from silken fabric can be many varying levels of thickness as well as styles.

Chiffon woven from cotton fibers is very soft , very light and transparent. The silk that is normally referred to is what is known as china silk. Georgette has a crinkly surface, is stretchable and is crepe silk. Unlike chiffon, it is slightly heavy and is translucent. Like chiffon, it drapes very well.

Nearly any of these will make your room shine.

Looking for something different in a curtain?
Try out silk ones, with prices being not as great as you might think, John Lewis offers some Dahlia Eyelet Curtains, of a size W167 x Drop 136cm, that begin in price at just £100.

Creating Atmosphere with Curtains
Most of us enjoy entertaining. Hosting a cooked meal in our dining room, or a small cocktail party int he living room can be a warm, cozy, elegant or stately...

Electronic Window Treatments
One of the more upscale modern window treatments are the electronic ones, which provide that you can open your draperies and the blinds that lie beneath them with one switch. Its...

Stained Glass Windows
Stained glass windows have a way of warming any room in your house and making that particular area the focal point of the room, the entry way or even the...