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Many times when people hear about gingham curtains, they automatically think of the ones that are short and used for kitchen windows. However, there are lengths that are a bit longer which are also available, this style often reaches all the way to the floor. Curtains that are floor length will generally be eighty-four inches long, while the shorter versions can either be a twenty-four inch length or a thirty-six inch length. The different lengths provide the flexibility people need in order to use them in various settings to create the atmosphere and appearance that they want. For example, many people who are trying to create rooms with a country theme will often choose a pattern of white and blue gingham curtains, even though many other colour options are available.
In many girl’s bedrooms the beautiful white and pink gingham curtains have become very popular because they help to create a charming and delicate appearance just right for this environment. Some of the other bedroom styles that they can be used for are actually sold as one of the elements in a collection designed to match other bedding pieces. There are other colours also available in this pattern and they include yellow, green and red gingham curtains. When looking at these finished curtains it is common to see them either with the print all over the entire panel, or simply used as an accent along one of the edges. Some curtains will have ruffles on them and the gingham material is used in order to make the ruffled edge on the bottom of the material which is a solid colour. Other times this gingham print ruffle is added along the sides of the panel.
In addition to finding a variety of curtain panels, there are also valances available with this style of material. The valance can be used to top the window and complete the entire look. Valances are used with short panels as well as the longer ones and will be hung along a rod that hangs in front of the curtains in the middle. This style leaves the top area of the window open so that it is still possible to look out and enjoy the view. A window treatment of this type is often used on side doors with glass inserts as well as in kitchens.
The fabric used in making these items is often a simple cotton blend. The cotton blend includes polyester which gives the fabric the ability to hold its shape better, especially after washing. These curtains are even available as pocket panels and can easily be placed on the right type of rod for any window.
In the last century, it was common to see red gingham curtains over kitchen windows. It was often considered a symbol of a neat, well organized yet comfortable home. They are still often found in the kitchen and are now often combined with other types of decor, such as apples or cherries, in the wallpaper. Some of these items can be found trimmed in such themes. They are very flexible and can work with many types of kitchen decor.
Today this print is fashionable in other many areas of the home. In a young girl’s room with a princess theme, pink Gingham curtains with white lace or with lace panels underneath help to create the charm and character that is needed. They can tie the colors of the furniture and bedding together for a more unified look that gives a little girl her own special place.
Simple tab top blue Gingham curtains can be used in a boy’s room with many different themes, such as racing, trains, Spiderman and many others. They can be hung by themselves or as valances, over solid panels, for a more interesting look. They can be used in an adult bedroom to enhance the decor of a cottage theme. Placing them over lacy or ruffled sheer panels can give the space an airy yet elegant feel.
The Gingham curtain remains stylish today, with many more decor options and styles. It can be used by itself or with other window treatments such as solid white panels, blinds and window scarves. Gingham can be found in valances to create more interest in window areas or draw attention to walls. Roman shades and other more stylish products can also be found in this pattern. If you like the pattern, yet want something with more style, you can add attractive edging or attach a lace panel at the bottom; the uses and styles you can create with this item are endless
Like all curtains, they are available as readymade, but with more research and investment you can also acquire made to measure versions – especially important if your windows have weird or disproportional dimensions! You can embellish them by adding different colours or patterns in the shape of panels or linings along the edges. You might want to consider using a different coloured gingham curtain in each room of your house. Alternatively you can mix and match and use different styles in different rooms, giving each one a different theme.
Due to the unmistakable pattern, gingham curtains are very good at bringing life to an otherwise plain room. They are perhaps not the best choice for a room that already has a myriad of patterns within rugs, carpets, wallpapar and suchlike. They are also good at giving a traditional and ‘homely’ feel to the room.
In terms of price, this style usually ranges from around £20 to as much as £150, or the equivalent in your currency. The mid-price would be around £60. The more expensive ones may be due to their extra length, but also because they have extra features such as being woven cotton (rather than synthetic) and also being lined in white cotton and pleats. Extra features do tend to involve extra costs!