ABOUT WINDOWS

Evening Star, Issue 22572, 13 February 1937, Page 29

ABOUT WINDOWS

The purpose of windows, of course, is to let light and air into a room and to let people inside look out; and the reason for window curtains is to soften the light coming in and to add a decorative note which makes the windows more pleasant, states an exchange. In softening the light the curtains should not shut the Tight out. _ Such transparent materials as marquisette, net, or gauze are most suitable They are gathered on a rod, and should hang cither from tho top of the window frame to tho bottom of the apron, or from tho top of tho glass frame to the window sill, covering the woodwork at the sides and a few inches of tjie glass. Only when complete privacy from neighbours or the street is wanted should the curtain cover tho whole window. Cream colour or gold, both of which are neutral, aro usually best, but when colour is wanted without draperies such shades as green, blue, or peach are often good. In a small room over-draperies are not necessary; if they aro used, the type that hangs to the floor without a valance gives an impression of height. With high ceilings, long draperies may be caught back, or shorter ones hanging from the top of tho window to tho apron may be used. Plain, striped, or flowered material may be used; the heavier fabrics, such as chintz, cretonne, sateen, or linen, arc preferable.

Draperies should be regarded as part of the wall, and should not bo conspicuous as to either colour or design.