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Pros and Cons of Dark panels (Black Curtains)

• Publicado por Lisaa Tiggs 8 de dezembro de 2020 - Arquivado em Família e Lar - #Blackout curtains  - 5 visualizações

  Have you ever noticed that a well-dressed window can make or break the overall look of the place? And if you don't know the basics, window dressing can be a huge challenge. Most of the people, then go for buying curtains, choose white as the base color because they feel it conveniently blends with the interior or are afraid of the dark colors because they don't know how they will look in their place. When it comes to purchasing curtains, it's all a matter of personal preference and sense of style. However, the most obvious one should consider his interior as well in order to make a suitable purchase.

  Gone are the days when light colors such as White off, white, beige, gold, & silver were used for panels & draperies, nowadays there comes a wide range of dark and bold colors that coordinate with the interior and create a bold statement look as well. So you know that dark and vibrant colours are trending for window treatment; therefore, in this article, we will take a closer look at a very unusual coloured dark (black curtains) panel. We will describe their pros and cons, along with some tips to help you at them ideally to your place. 

  Pros 

  • There is a myth that black is a gloomy colour, and it indicates sadness, despair, and stress. In fact, black is the indication of power, sophistication, authority, mystery, and confidence. Therefore there should be no barrier in selecting black curtains for your place.
  • They are good absorbers and can absorb heat efficiently, thus making your place feel cool and help the cooling systems work correctly. Similarly, in the winter, they absorb the heat produced by the heating system and prevent escaping it. Which keeps the place warm and reduces the working hours of the heating system not only reducing the electricity consumption but also saving money on electricity bills and reducing human carbon interaction. 
  • If the black back panels are combined with a rubber or foam lining, they will work like blackout curtains by keeping all the light out and provide you with a dark interior. 
  • They are also an excellent choice from a privacy point of view in case you have French glass doors or large glass windows that make your interior visible from outside. If you use a black panel, they will hide the enough you and make everything appear blank where no matter how hard someone tries to see inside, he will not be successful.

  Cons 

  • They are not suitable for small rooms. Because they create an ambiance of a narrow or small place, which will make your room appear stuffed and suffocated. 
  • They are visually dominating, which means if you add them anywhere, they are more likely to become the focal point. This is quite helpful as well because you don't need to put much effort into anything else in order to make it the focal point of your place. 
  • They will not dirt or dust at all and require daily cleaning, which will not only consume a lot of time but also very tiring.

  Tips to add dark curtains to your place 

  Pair them up with light-colored walls: They look well against bright interiors, so if you are planning to go for dark draperies, you must paint your walls in white, cream, lemon, sweet yellow, or light grey color. So always add them to a large room or the one having high ceilings. Repeat a bit of the color somewhere else in your place to create harmony and prevent them looking odd.

  Hang in the right direction: Always add them to an East, West, or south-facing room because they do not have that much sunlight during the day that'll retain their color and create a nice Ambience as well.

  Consider lining: Consider adding a lining to them because a well-lined curtain will block the light and filter out unwanted noise as well. This extra layer will act as a thermal insulator and reflect or retain the heat; moreover will help the curtains to drape well. But when you go for line draperies, you should hang the lining panel on a separate rod instead of teaching it with the curtain permanently. It will not only protect the place from the sun but also allow the air to flow through them and make the cleaning process very easy.

  Opt for printed panels: We will never recommend you go for plain dark curtains; instead, you should choose printed ones like black and Ivory floral panels to look very well and lend a hand to a dramatic & stylish look. If you are interested to buy curtains then check our online store.

  Décor the place with playful colors: Pair them up with painted fireplace and accent play full to add a graphic element to your room. For open areas, you can choose glossy black pendants suspending from the ceiling to promote Cohesion.